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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Sector Focus and Firm Activity

Providence's Karim Tabet commented that a paradox of digitalization is making physical scarcity more valuable, which provides an indirect boost for live events. Tabet also noted that more sellers are becoming realistic on must-move assets, creating new investment opportunities in comms, live events, and education against the backdrop of AI. Golub Capital is backing the fast-food chain Church's Texas Chicken, which was acquired in 2021 by High Bluff Capital Partners and Future Standard. Riverside-backed Decera Clinical has invested in healthcare knowledge platform Onviv, a provider of continuing education for medical professionals. Stonepeak and CMA CGM have completed the formation of United Ports, with Stonepeak investing $2.4 billion for a 25% stake. AIP has completed the buyout of material handling firm Intelligrated from seller Honeywell Technologies. HIG has acquired infrastructure services and engineering firm Avove, which focuses on regulated water and power markets. Behrman-backed Micross has acquired manufacturer AEMtec, a provider of high-reliability microelectronic product and service solutions. FEP has acquired Australian Planet Fitness franchisee Bravo Fit, with Planet Fitness exiting its minority ownership position. BC Partners has agreed to acquire a co-control stake in Info RLife, a Swiss CDMO specializing in ready-to-use IV infusion bags.

Investment Trends and Strategy

AIP has appointed Leonard Dollaga as operating partner to help identify and assess new investment opportunities across national security sectors, particularly in maritime. Wealth management continues to attract private equity, with robust deal activity in the sector. Family office Green Bear is tapping into secondaries in a portfolio revamp, with Chief Investment Officer Vishnu Amble keen on selling private equity fund stakes bilaterally to pare exposure to illiquid assets. Green Bear is also reducing its overall private equity exposure, favoring separately managed accounts (SMAs) due to cost-efficiency benefits amid lower private equity returns. One of Europe’s most active limited partners is seeking VCs with “industrial know-how”. Visionaries is cutting its investment team to two lead partners for its next fund.

Startup Funding and AI Focus

AI rollup startup Dwelly has raised $170 million backed by EQT and General Catalyst. Pliant has hit $100 million in annual recurring revenue following its US expansion. Throne Science, a startup developing an AI-powered toilet camera to track gut health and hydration, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Will Ventures. Startups at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity have collectively raised $855 million across more than 150 reported seed-stage rounds this year. Tier 1 VCs backed 13 early-stage deeptech startups in the first half of 2026.