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Last updated: July 27, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Energy and Industrials See Major Deal Activity

Energy infrastructure is a hotbed of activity, with ECP and KKR agreeing to acquire DCC Energy in a $7.7 billion deal. DCC Energy, a multi-energy sales and distribution business, will be taken private pending shareholder and court approval. In a separate transaction, SVP is set to acquire a minority stake in the power plant South Field Energy. Meanwhile, Wynnchurch is taking industrial company Luxfer private for $17.37 per share.

Healthcare and Tech M&A Continues Pace

The healthcare sector continues to attract private equity interest, with Arlington Capital Partners exiting its medical equipment company, Riverpoint, to Novanta in a $1.45 billion deal. Arlington managing partner Matt Altman noted a "stable, conducive transaction environment across the healthcare landscape." In a related move, Care Career is acquiring Periscope Equity-backed MAS Medical Staffing, a travel nurse and allied staffing agency.

Software and Cybersecurity Firms Draw Investment

Software and cybersecurity firms are seeing significant PE interest. Carlyle is backing cybersecurity firm Secturion through its middle-market platform, marking its first investment in that area. In a notable acquisition, THL Partners is selling firmware provider AMI to Lattice Semiconductor, though THL will retain an equity interest in Lattice. Bridgepoint is acquiring a majority stake in Lansweeper, a technology asset intelligence platform, for £545 million. Lansweeper's platform utilizes technology, AI, and software to map IT networks. Ridgeview has also made a £545 million take-private offer for automotive software company Pinewood.

Specialty Risk and Aviation Services Transactions

Specialty risk MGA Optio Group is set for a joint acquisition by Cinven and La Caisse. Optio Group manages specialty risk for over 60 capacity providers across 15 countries. In the aviation sector, Capitol Meridian is investing in aviation services firm RH Aero Systems, with the Moeller family remaining significant investors. Trans Digm is also acquiring IGP-backed Prince & Izant for over $1 billion.

Secondary Market Activity and Fundraises

The secondary market saw a shift towards "high-conviction deals" in the first half of the year, with AI disruption influencing both LP-led and GP-led transactions, according to Gerald Cooper of Campbell Lutyens. Blackstone has reportedly hit $14 billion for its latest secondaries fundraise. Meanwhile, Bessemer and Atomico are reportedly in talks to lead a funding round for The Exploration Company at a $2 billion valuation. UK pension providers are also in discussions for a £1 billion Scale-Up Fund.

AI and Industrial Investment Cycles

The burgeoning AI economy is creating new investment cycles, particularly in the industrial sector. Schneider Electric's venture capital arm, SE Ventures, is actively backing startups developing AI infrastructure. Multiverse Computing is reportedly targeting a €500 million round at a unicorn valuation.

Other Notable Deals and Developments

Mid Europa is acquiring a construction software platform in Czechia, formed by uniting ÚRS, First information systems, and Callida, which is being divested by DEK Group. Morgan Stanley Investment Management has appointed a new Asia insurance solutions lead, Mark Wang, amid increased GP efforts to raise capital from the insurance segment. In other news, tech company Nothing is reportedly cutting around 100 jobs as part of a cost-cutting initiative.