Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Mega-Deals and Strategic Acquisitions Shape the Landscape

Private equity firms are actively deploying capital across a range of sectors, with several significant transactions announced. ECP and KKR agreed to acquire DCC Energy, a multi-energy sales and distribution business, in a substantial $7.7 billion deal that will take the company private pending shareholder and court approval. In the aerospace sector, Trans Digm is set to acquire IGP-backed Prince & Izant for over $1 billion, adding a manufacturer of brazing alloys and specialty metal components to its portfolio. Arlington Capital Partners closed its $1.45 billion sale of medical equipment company Riverpoint Medical to Novanta, with managing partner Matt Altman noting a stable transaction environment in healthcare. Separately, Capitol Meridian plans to invest in aviation services firm RH Aero Systems, with the Moeller family remaining significant investors. Wynnchurch Capital is taking industrial company Luxfer private with a $17.37 per share offer. Cinven and La Caisse have agreed to jointly acquire MGA Optio, which specializes in originating, underwriting, and managing specialty risk across 15 countries.

Technology and Software See Robust Investment Activity

The technology and software sectors continue to attract significant private equity interest, with several notable transactions and funding rounds. Bridgepoint is set to acquire Lansweeper, a technology asset intelligence platform that uses AI to map IT networks. Ridgeview also made a £545 million take-private offer for automotive software company Pinewood. Carlyle is backing cybersecurity firm Secturion through its middle-market aerospace, defense & government and industrials platform. Mid Europa is acquiring a construction software platform in Czechia by uniting three existing entities. In a significant seed funding round, ETH Zurich spinout Zuri Q raised $25.5 million. Meanwhile, Bessemer and Atomico are reportedly in talks to lead a funding round for The Exploration Company at a valuation of $2 billion.

Secondary Markets and Specialized Funds Attract Attention

The secondary market is seeing a shift towards high-conviction deals, driven in part by the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence across both LP-led and GP-led transactions in the first half of the year, according to Campbell Lutyens. In a notable move for employee ownership, 9fin completed its first employee share sale following a $170 million raise. UK pension providers are reportedly in talks for a £1 billion Scale-Up Fund, signaling interest in supporting growth-stage companies. Blackstone has reportedly hit $14 billion for its latest secondaries fund, highlighting continued investor demand in this space. In a strategic move, THL Partners is selling its firmware provider AMI to Lattice Semiconductor, while retaining an equity interest in the latter. SVP is acquiring a minority stake in the power plant South Field Energy, which commenced commercial operations in 2021.

Venture Capital and Strategic Investment in Emerging Technologies

Venture capital remains active, with a focus on emerging technologies and strategic corporate venturing. Schneider Electric's VC Fund, SE Ventures, is backing startups building the infrastructure for the AI economy, viewing the AI buildout as a catalyst for a new industrial investment cycle. Morgan Stanley Investment Management is bolstering its Asia presence by appointing a new lead for insurance solutions, Mark Wang, amid a broader push by GPs to attract capital from insurers. In a move that underscores the dynamic nature of European tech events, a new live show format, similar to TBPN, is emerging, attracting interest from various players in the ecosystem. Periscope Equity-backed MAS Medical Staffing, a travel nurse and allied staffing agency, has been acquired by Care Career.