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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Firms Expand Stakes and Pursue Diverse Sectors

Assurances du Crédit Mutuel (ACM) and Wafra expanded their stakes in private investment firm Ardian, following Ardian's sale of a 10% holding. In other deals, Charterhouse Capital Partners agreed to acquire Batibig, a French building maintenance group with over €500 million in annual revenue. Arrow Global Group announced its acquisition of Borio Mangiarotti, a Milan-based real estate development business. H.I.G. Capital launched a new platform called Highground Living, a German residential initiative valued at €1 billion.

Deal Activity Spans Healthcare, Technology, and Infrastructure

Avathon-backed Summit of continuing education for physical therapists and other medical professionals. Serent-backed Raintree completed the acquisition of Spike Technologies, a healthcare AI firm. Health Wave Partners known as Alamar Senior Living. Verdane acquired stakes in four technology businesses from Trifork Labs, including companies focused on event-sourcing, digital health, and cybersecurity. M&G is increasing its exposure to infrastructure secondaries, with a focus on growth-oriented assets.

Venture Capital and Startup Funding Dynamics

AI-powered travel agency Fora after raising $60 million in a Series D round, valuing the company at $1 billion. Founders Fund as a partner. Mollie, a European payments company, is planning a €350 million expansion. In Asia, startup funding in the second quarter, driven by China, with a total of $42.8 billion invested. Despite significant seed funding rounds, particularly in AI, large first financings due to high entry valuations.

Secondary Market Activity and Fund Management

Partners Group could reach $20 billion, with private equity comprising two-thirds of its underperforming assets. EQT’s VC continuation fund, with Harbour Vest leading a €526 million vehicle. Continuation vehicles are emerging as a key liquidity tool in private credit, though many limited partners are still opting for cash payouts amid increased market scrutiny. Germany's KENFO plans to increase its private markets allocation to 30% over the next two years, while trimming its private equity exposure.

Fund Governance and Investor Strategies

A report from Paul, Weiss on fund governance, with limited partners seeking greater control, improved economics, and stronger protections against succession and zombie fund risks. Top limited partners in their benchmarking approaches for private equity investments, according to PEI analysis. Advantage Partners intends to target Japanese firms that are insulated from foreign takeovers, focusing on companies central to the country's economic security.