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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Private Equity Funds Bolster Capital and Sector Focus

Harbour Vest Partners closed its seventh co-investment program at $4.75 billion, exceeding its fundraising target. The firm’s strategy focuses on direct co-investments alongside its primary fund commitments. Meanwhile, the venture capital landscape saw General Catalyst in Q2 for the number of fintech deals valued at $5 million or more. This shift indicates a continued strong appetite for early-stage financial technology innovation, even as broader venture funding trends remain varied.

Buyouts and Growth Investments Span Diverse Industries

Bain Capital agreed to acquire UK vitamin company Vitabiotics for an undisclosed sum, aiming to fuel international expansion for the nutrition and supplement brand. In the health tech sector, Longshore Capital Partners invested in Prochant to support its next growth phase, while Sky Knight Capital is set to invest in Apex Infusion, a provider of infusion services, with FFL Partners retaining a minority stake. Providence Equity Partners made an investment in SCG, a UK-based communications and IT provider serving approximately 35,000 small and medium-sized businesses.

Sector-Specific Transactions Highlight Strategic Acquisitions

GTCR-backed Dentalcorp acquired Northstar Dental Partners, expanding its reach as a dental support organization. In the flavors and fragrances market, Investindustrial agreed to invest in Italian maker PA Aromatics, which supplies over 8,000 products globally. Nazca Capital also made a move by acquiring an immersive experience operator. The veterinary care sector saw significant activity, with Warburg Pincus, Great Point Partners, Axcel, and Bansk Group among private equity firms involved in seven deals within the space.

Sports and Technology Sectors Attract New Capital

Harbinger Group in the MLB’s Athletics, as part of the club's equity financing for a new ballpark in Las Vegas. Softbank is reportedly exploring the acquisition of ETH spinout Gravis. In the realm of artificial intelligence, while specific deal sizes were not detailed, several startups in physical AI, AI infrastructure, and related fields attracted significant venture capital. The broader discussion around AI talent emphasizes the need for resilient, vendor-agnostic infrastructure rather than reliance on proprietary hyperscalers. Debt funding is also increasingly targeting AI, dual-use technologies, and spacetech.