Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Sports and Healthcare Deals Capture PE Attention

Private equity continues to find lucrative opportunities in the sports and healthcare sectors. Blue Owl Capital is reportedly acquiring a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers, signaling growing investor interest in professional sports franchises as a new alternative asset class. In healthcare technology has invested in Prochant, a health tech firm, to fuel its next stage of expansion. Meanwhile, GTCR-backed Dentalcorp, a dental support organization, has expanded its reach by acquiring Northstar Dental Partners.

Venture Capital Sees Diverse Funding Rounds

The venture capital landscape saw a diverse array of significant funding rounds this past week across various technology sub-sectors. Investors deployed capital into companies focused on physical artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, and fintech. Atoms, physical, notably led the week's largest funding rounds, highlighting the broad appeal and varied investment themes within the technology startup ecosystem.