Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Deal Activity Highlights

Private equity firms have been active across various sectors in the past 24 hours. Kinderhook Industries is investing in aerospace components maker American Aero, marking its 33rd platform investment in industrials and manufacturing. Simultaneously, BGF is set to divest Walker Precision Engineering, a supplier of mission-critical components for advanced technology aerospace and defense, to Karman Space & Defense. In another industrial transaction has acquired industrial metal fabricator Riggins Company, which offers custom metal fabrication, welding, engineering, and field installation services. Bain Capital is acquiring European supply chain platform Supply On, which connects over 200 manufacturers and 140,000 suppliers globally across automotive, aerospace, and other manufacturing sectors. In the food and beverage space is selling ingredients and beverage manufacturer Lyons Magnus to Truelink. Separately, Peak Rock is reportedly exploring a sale of its 2015 portfolio company, Berner Food & Beverage, which has seen significant revenue and EBITDA growth under its ownership. Wind Point is expanding its pet care portfolio with the acquisition of Forthglade, a wet and dry pet food and treats business, from IK Partners.

Sector Focus and Strategic Moves

The technology sector is seeing continued investment, albeit with a noted shift in LP sentiment. Infinity, an AI infrastructure company, has raised $15 million at a $100 million valuation, with participation from Touring Capital, Principal VC, and researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic. In a larger AI-related transaction, CuspAI has secured a $450 million round to accelerate materials discovery. Meanwhile, investors are showing less enthusiasm for tech following the "Saaspocalypse," with EQT reportedly behind its target of delivering €20 billion in exits. CVC is bolstering its Asia business, while KPS Asia is eyeing Japanese take-privates and carve-outs, having recently opened its first Tokyo office. In the healthcare and safety services sector Examinetics has acquired safety services firm Progressive Safety and Jurgiel. Brightstar has expanded its architecture and design platform by acquiring tech design and consulting firm Bright Tree Studios.

Secondary Market and Investor Intentions

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