Private Equity 3d Briefing
×Major Deals & Exits
Jacmel-backed VTG pehub.com has acquired Victor Tech Group, expanding its IT, security, and cloud services portfolio. American Securities pehub.com is selling manufacturers CPM Holdings and MW Components to Rosebank Industries, with the transaction expected to close in Q2 2026. Lone Star pehub.com has completed the sale of SPX Flow to ITT for over $4.7 billion, marking the end of its 2022 take-private acquisition.
Fundraising & Capital Raises
Carlyle AlpInvest secondariesinvestor.com is seeking to raise $60 billion as part of a broader fundraising supercycle, with Carlyle targeting over $200 billion in capital inflows by 2028. Charterhouse pe-insights.com has secured a €1 billion first close for its new European mid-market fund. Warburg Pincus pe-insights.com is preparing to invest up to $1 billion in Global Eggs, targeting an $8 billion egg empire.
Portfolio Company Activity
CCMP Growth-backed Decks & Docks pehub.com has acquired Pro Deck Supply, expanding its specialty composite decking distribution. TPG pehub.com has invested $250 million in social care tech platform Findhelp, building on its mission to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations. CCMP pehub.com is in an early-stage sale process for facilities manager BGIS, which could sell for at least 12x EBITDA, pegging a deal at about $2.2 billion.
Industry Trends & Insights
Private equity pehub.com is adapting its tech playbook as AI disrupts the traditional buy-and-build model, according to Lincoln's Chris Brooks. Ares pe-insights.com has deployed an $850 million continuation strategy amid a record $240 billion secondaries wave. Acceptance of continuation vehicles secondariesinvestor.com is now established alongside M&A and IPO as an exit route, Moelis & Co managing director Jeff Hammer said at NEXUS 2026.
Strategic Moves & Expansions
BCI, Norges Bank, and Brookfield pehub.com have launched Northview Energy, a jointly funded and owned investment vehicle. Aurelius pehub.com has opened three new offices in Amsterdam, Milan, and Zurich to tap into substantial SME sector potential. Coller Capital pe-insights.com has partnered with Mediobanca to expand evergreen secondaries access in Italy.
Leadership & Team Changes
ArcLight pehub.com has named Gary Lambert as senior advisor, bringing in the former Competitive Power Ventures CEO. Littlejohn pehub.com has appointed Shant Mardirossian as managing director and COO, where he will work closely with the firm's managing partners across finance, legal & compliance, operations, and investor relations. Oakley Capital pehub.com has made a series of promotions including four new partners within its investment team.
Technology & AI Focus
Kyip Capital pehub.com has invested in Chiron to develop an outpatient diagnostics platform, focusing on aggregating and operating diagnostic, surgery, and rehabilitation services nationwide. Accel-KKR pehub.com has invested in fleet maintenance software firm Whip Around, where Noah Hickey serves as CEO. Gemspring pehub.com has expanded its investment in construction tech firm Sitemetric to support product innovation and geographic expansion.
Sector-Specific Developments
Waterland pehub.com has acquired Cooper Turner Beck Group, a provider of safety-critical fastener services for energy, construction, and heavy industries. Arlington Capital pehub.com has sold aerospace parts maker FSG to JF Lehman, with FSG serving as a global provider of complex precision forgings to aerospace, defense, and space customers. TDR Capital-backed David Lloyd Leisure pehub.com has acquired Aspria, a high-end operator of 10 upscale member clubs across Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.
Market Outlook & Challenges
Tariff uncertainty pehub.com is complicating valuations, according to Alvarez & Marsal, while Bain Capital has announced an investment in Swedish distributor Tingstad. Secondaries buyers' own specialization is aiding general partners' interest in considering continuation vehicles alongside traditional exit options. Operating improvements pehub.com within portfolio companies will be the defining factor in private equity winners and losers, according to Brookfield's David Nowak.
Regional Activity
LGPS pehub.com has co-invested in Joblogic alongside Vista Equity, with Joblogic delivering cloud-based software that connects contractors and building owners in real time. Danske Bank pe-insights.com has scaled its alternatives mandate to $245 million with Danish Industry. Boyne Capital pehub.com has sold McKee Utility Contractors to Mastec Inc, following its 2022 recapitalization partnership with management.
Infrastructure & Energy
Orion, CGF, and Exiro pehub.com have partnered in a $200 million investment in Manitoba's Thompson Mine Complex, forming Exiro Nickel Company to make the investment alongside Vale. Meritus Gas pehub.com subsidiary has acquired Greens Welding Supply, with Meritus Gas Partners being a portfolio company of AEA Investors. BCP pehub.com has sold United Utility Services to Sandbrook, with the company supporting utilities, cooperatives, and municipalities through the full asset lifecycle.