Private Equity 3d Briefing
×Major Deals & Acquisitions
BlackRock's GIP and EQT pe-insights.com are in advanced talks to acquire US power producer AES in a potential $12.4 billion deal. Blackstone, CVC and Brookfield pe-insights.com have submitted preliminary bids for Volkswagen's diesel engine unit Everllence, valuing it at approximately €8 billion. Falfurrias-backed Woven Solutions pehub.com acquired government consultancy Valence, expanding its software offerings for the national security community. Searchlight and Abry pehub.com agreed to take IoT company Kore private for $726 million at $9.25 per share.
Fundraising & Leadership Changes
FS KKR Capital Corporation pe-insights.com reported increased performance metrics in its latest update. DPI pehub.com appointed Sofiane Lahmar as its new CEO, promoting from within after his tenure as senior partner since 2010. Sverica pehub.com promoted Michael Dougherty to partner and Doug Patrican to principal while hiring Matt Johnson as a new principal.
Regional Expansion & Awards
Aurelius pehub.com opened three new offices in Amsterdam, Milan and Zurich to capitalize on substantial potential in the local SME sector. The Secondaries Awards 2025 secondariesinvestor.com recognized top performers across regions, with Goldman Sachs Asset Management winning in the Americas, Ardian in EMEA, and multiple Asia-Pacific winners announced.
Strategic Investments
Bain Capital pehub.com announced an investment in Tingstad, a Swedish family-owned distributor of non-food consumables serving Ho Re Ca, culture, facilities management, grocery, and retail sectors. CVC and Hartenberg-backed FutureLife pehub.com agreed to acquire Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, which operates three specialist fertility centers.
Market Outlook & Challenges
Calpers pe-insights.com expressed confidence in its private credit exposure despite rising AI-driven software risks in the $1.8 trillion private credit market. Tariff uncertainty continues to complicate valuations across the sector, according to Alvarez & Marsal. Advent International pe-insights.com is among potential bidders for Senior plc, which disclosed receiving five takeover offers totaling $1.78 billion.
Industry Events & Insights
The recent NEXUS conference pehub.com highlighted key industry trends, including discussions about the "Goldman handful" and broader market challenges. These developments underscore the dynamic nature of private equity activity across dealmaking, fundraising, and strategic expansion efforts.