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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 5:43 AM ET

Private Equity Deals

I Squared Capital agreed to acquire oOh!media in a scheme of arrangement valuing the out-of-home advertising operator at $733m enterprise value ($631m equity), a 100% premium. In Spain, the mid-market is drawing dealmakers as family-owned businesses approach succession decisions, leveraging a heritage of family-owned strength and seeking external capital to professionalize, scale, and expand internationally.

AI and Tech Investment

A DeepMind shakeup is testing the UK’s AI ambitions, making the lab’s future even more critical for the country’s tech ecosystem. London’s King’s Cross, once a notorious red-light district, has emerged as a top AI hub. Meanwhile, Nabla’s new CEO Brian Manning says the startup is “not here to be acquired”, signaling a focus on independent growth despite interest from larger players.