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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Sports & Entertainment Investments

Harbinger Group a minority ownership stake in the MLB's Athletics, a move tied to the baseball club's equity financing for its planned Las Vegas Strip ballpark. Separately, Nazca Capital an immersive experience operator, while Camden's Triumph purchased a Spanish culinary institute as part of broader deal-making activity.

Technology & Venture Capital Activity

General Catalyst Y Combinator in backing fintech deals valued at over $5 million in the second quarter, according to Crunchbase data. In other tech news the acquisition of ETH spinout Gravis. Meanwhile, a guest columnist advised that hinge on resilience and adaptable infrastructure rather than proprietary hyperscalers.

European Deal Flow

Bain Capital to acquire UK vitamin company Vitabiotics for an undisclosed sum, aiming for international expansion of its nutrition and supplement brands. Providence Equity in SCG, a UK communications and IT provider serving approximately 35,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Investindustrial set in Italian flavors and fragrances maker PA Aromatics, which operates four production plants and supplies over 8,000 products.

Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Focus

firms actively deals in veterinary care services, with Warburg Pincus, Great Point Partners, Axcel, and Bansk Group among those completing transactions. SkyKnight Capital is set to invest in infusion services provider Apex Infusion, and FFL Partners will retain a minority stake in the company.

Fundraising & Strategic Exits

Harbour Vest has closed its seventh co-investment program at $4.75 billion, exceeding its fundraising target. In a significant divestment, Blackstone is selling battery storage developer Aypa Power to Brookfield for $7 billion, including Aypa's operating, under-construction, and contracted project portfolio.

Venture Capital Trends & Talent

investors joined startups, signaling a shift in venture capital dynamics. European startups are offering to attract talent. Additionally, AI, dual-use are emerging as key areas for debt funding. A discussion on explored incentive structures when executive net worth significantly exceeds potential carry payouts.