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Last updated: July 27, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Major Acquisitions and Divestitures Shape Markets

Private equity firms have been active in significant transactions across various sectors. agreed acquire DCC Energy, a multi-energy sales and distribution business, in a deal valued at $7.7 billion. This move aims to take the company private, pending shareholder and court approvals. In the healthcare equipment space its portfolio company Riverpoint Medical to Novanta for $1.45 billion, with managing partner Matt Altman noting a stable transaction environment in healthcare. Separately, Partners divested its firmware provider AMI to Lattice Semiconductor, though THL will retain an equity stake in the latter. Wynnchurch Capital is set to take industrial company Luxfer private for $17.37 per share.

Sector-Specific Investments and Strategic Backing

Several private equity firms have made strategic investments in specialized sectors. Carlyle is backing cybersecurity firm Secturion, marking the first investment from its aerospace, defense & government and industrials platform. In the staffing industry Periscope Equity-backed MAS Medical Staffing, a New Hampshire-based travel nurse and allied staffing agency. Cinven and La Caisse have agreed to jointly acquire MGA Optio, a specialty risk underwriter operating across 15 countries. Meanwhile, Capitol Meridian in aviation services firm RH Aero Systems, with the founding Moeller family remaining significant investors.

Technology and Software Deals Dominate

The technology and software sectors have seen a flurry of private equity activity. Bridgepoint is acquiring Lansweeper, a Belgian-headquartered technology asset intelligence platform, in a deal that includes a majority stake. This follows a separate report indicating Bridgepoint's acquisition of Lansweeper. TransDigm set IGP-backed Prince & Izant, a manufacturer of brazing alloys and specialty metal components, for over $1 billion. In the construction software market, MidEuropa is acquiring a platform formed by the unification of ÚRS, First information systems, and Callida, which is being divested by DEK Group.

Venture Capital and Emerging Technologies

Venture capital continues to flow into innovative companies, with a notable focus on artificial intelligence. Bessemer and Atomico are reportedly in talks to lead a funding round for The Exploration Company at a $2 billion valuation. Schneider Electric's venture arm, SE Ventures, is actively backing startups in the AI ecosystem. Ventures managing the creation of a new industrial investment cycle driven by AI buildouts. In the quantum computing space a €500 million funding round at a unicorn valuation.

Secondaries and Capital Raising Trends

The private equity secondaries market showed increased interest in high-conviction deals during the first half of the year. Lutyens noted that AI disruption has had a significant impact on both LP-led and GP-led secondaries markets. In capital raising, UK pension providers are reportedly in talks for a £1 billion Scale-Up Fund. Blackstone reportedly $14 billion for its latest secondaries fund. Separately, asset managers like Morgan Stanley IM are actively seeking capital from the insurance sector, with Mark Wang appointed as Asia insurance solutions lead.

Other Notable Transactions and Developments

SVP set a minority stake in the power plant South Field Energy, which began commercial operations in 2021. In the automotive software sector for Pinewood. Reports indicate that around 100 jobs as part of a cost-cutting initiative. In Europe, a new live show format inspired by TBPN has emerged, with various players vying for guest spots. A $1.6 million seed round was announced for this network from investors including Powerhouse Capital and Axel Springer SE.