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Last updated: July 20, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Deal Activity Accelerates Across Sectors

Coalesce-backed Examinetics safety services firm Progressive Safety and Jurgiel, expanding its occupational health solutions. In a separate transaction, Greenbelt invested in Bowe & Gant Electrical Services, with the company's co-founders retaining a significant equity stake. agreed acquire European supply chain platform Supply On, which connects over 200 manufacturers with more than 140,000 suppliers globally. Point-backed Assisi Forthglade, a pet food and treats business founded in 1971, utilizing an omnichannel distribution model. Blackstone is nearing a $400 million exit for RGIS international to an Israeli private equity firm, marking a second major transaction with the firm. Separately, Apollo is in advanced talks for a $3 billion Yankees financing package.

M&A in Healthcare and Waste Management

agreed acquire a majority stake in medical waste business Eco Eridania, which provides end-to-end waste management services to healthcare and industrial clients. This move comes as EQT sees "durable demand" in the TICC (Technology, Information, Communications, and sector, with CEO Matthias Wittkowski noting that AI is reshaping delivery and the global TICC industry is expected to grow at mid-to-high single digits. EQT's Matthias compelling opportunities in TICC as AI reshapes delivery.

Private Label and Food Sector Exits and Acquisitions

Peak Rock the buyout market for private-label food company Berner, which has seen its revenue increase threefold and EBITDA sixfold since Peak Rock's acquisition in 2015. Meanwhile, IVEST Cloverlay an early exit from Care Bears, exceeding operational and financial milestones.

Venture Capital Trends and AI Investments

Mexico's startups the Latin American venture capital landscape in the second quarter, raising $944 million, a 131% increase year-over-year. Global venture capital firms are increasingly entering the region. In the artificial intelligence space, CuspAI secured a $450 million funding round to accelerate AI-driven materials discovery. Investors are also watching in 2026.

Regulatory Scrutiny and Industry Outlooks

Private funds are facing, with the SEC's priorities potentially shifting but enforcement actions indicating continued manager scrutiny. This backdrop comes as certain sectors, like TICC, are showing robust growth prospects.