Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Deal Activity and Sector Focus

Private equity firms have been active across a range of sectors, with significant transactions in energy and technology. Blackstone sell to Brookfield for $7 billion, marking a substantial exit in the renewable energy infrastructure space. In a separate energy deal for nearly $1.3 billion, signaling consolidation in the oil and gas sector. The technology landscape saw, a company founded in 1984 that supplies over 8,000 products. acquires Madrid, a creator of immersive cultural experiences, while. Cybersecurity remains a hot area, with, a deal highlighted as fitting the intersection of expanding cybersecurity spending and regulatory complexity.

Infrastructure and Services Investments

Infrastructure and services-oriented businesses are also attracting private equity attention. Infrastructure-backed MN8 as MN8 expands its platform of energy assets. Advisors snaps, a provider to utility, government, and public safety clients. In the facilities management space, aiming to establish it as an independent provider. building standard, which offers a software platform for asset management. Oaktree-backed GA, broadening GA Group's financial advisory services.

Fundraising and Market Dynamics

Fundraising continues to be a significant theme, with large flagship funds making strides. crosses $14bn, with its Strategic Partners Fund X targeting $22.5 billion in the secondaries market. StepStone’s VC, with Ohio's public school employees' pension fund committing $50 million. Discussions around leverage in continuation funds highlight evolving investor sentiment, with divisions remain over when and how these tools should be used. Investor appetite for risk is present, but managers are being pressed to clearly differentiate their strategies, particularly in areas like AI and defense, according to conversations at the London Investor Council. The secondaries market is seeing strong growth, with private real estate managers rewriting the playbook, indicating a shift away from distress-driven strategies.

Venture Capital and Startup Funding

The venture capital landscape is marked by significant funding rounds and evolving investor strategies. billion-dollar-plus rounds continues, with 60% of global startup funding this year going to rounds of $1 billion or more. This trend is pushing global funding to substantial levels. In edtech, securing seed funding from multiple investors. The article points to a notable trend of venture capitalists transitioning to operational roles within startups. Meanwhile, the article provides insights into compensation trends within the European startup ecosystem. Debt funding is also seeing new stars emerge, particularly in.

Other Notable Transactions and Themes

Beyond the major deal categories, several other transactions and themes are noteworthy. snags growth to generate long-term enterprise value. NewSpring-backed Vybe, expanding its reach in the Philadelphia market. invests C-suite, a firm with over 160 professionals. backs specialty, which was previously backed by CM Equity Partners. The article explores the impact of executive wealth on incentive structures. In China, the RMB secondaries market has concluded its first full cycle, presenting both opportunities and risks.