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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Dealmaking Activity Across Sectors

TowerBrook Capital is evaluating opportunities in Europe, noting lower multiples but a more challenging regulatory landscape, while have submitted offers for DCC Energy. Separately, Wynnchurch Capital has agreed to take industrial company Luxfer private for $17.37 per share. In a significant healthcare transaction is exiting its medical equipment company Riverpoint to Novanta for $1.45 billion. Mutares has agreed to acquire the car-sharing business Free2move from Stellantis, which operates across 14 European and US cities. THL Partners is selling firmware provider AMI to Lattice Semiconductor, retaining an equity interest in the latter. BC Partners has agreed to acquire a co-control stake in Info RLife, a Swiss CDMO specializing in IV infusion bags. Cinven La are set to jointly acquire MGA Optio, which underwrites specialty risk across 15 countries. SVP is acquiring a minority stake in the power plant South Field Energy, which commenced operations in 2021.

Fund Strategy and Investor Trends

Visionaries has reduced its investment team to two lead partners for its next fund. StepStone is leading on Cabot's £140 million secondary buyout of Premier Modular, a modular buildings provider partly owned by MML. In the secondaries market gained favor from investors in the first half of the year, with AI disruption impacting both LP-led and GP-led transactions. UK pension are reportedly in talks for a £1 billion Scale-Up Fund.

Private Equity Investments in Technology and Services

Carlyle is backing cybersecurity firm Secturion, marking its first investment through its middle-market aerospace, defense & government and industrials platform. FEP has acquired Australian Planet Fitness franchisee Bravo Fit, with Planet Fitness exiting its minority ownership position. Periscope Equity-backed MAS Medical Staffing, a travel nurse and allied staffing agency, has been acquired by Care Career. TowerBrook's Joseph highlighted business, financial, and healthcare services as areas with strong opportunities, particularly where AI can enhance productivity and outcomes.

Venture Capital and Startup Funding

AI cybersecurity have collectively raised $855 million across more than 150 seed-stage rounds this year. ETH Zurich has secured $25.5 million in seed funding. 9fin has completed its first employee share sale following a $170 million raise. Bessemer Atomico are in discussions to lead funding for The Exploration Company at a $2 billion valuation.