Private Equity 3d Briefing
×Deal Activity
ORS Nasco pehub.com acquired industrial wholesalers AD Member Supply and Alliance, expanding its MRO distribution footprint across the United States. Saber Power pehub.com bought Bounds Construction, adding civil‑infrastructure capabilities to its electrical‑services portfolio. Serent pehub.com invested in health‑tech firm Saisystems to accelerate its technology roadmap. BlackPeak pehub.com sold its stake in eu Shipments.com to Austrian Post, monetising a European e‑commerce logistics platform.
Fundraising & Capital Deployment
Fund Friday pe-insights.com highlighted that EQT, Eurazeo, Atomico, Vitruvian Partners and Northzone are shortlisted to manage the EU’s €5 billion technology investment fund, underscoring strong investor appetite for tech‑focused private equity. Brydell Partners pe-insights.com committed £75 million to acquire more than 200 homes from Vistry Group, executing a bulk‑purchase strategy that targets the UK’s affordable‑housing segment.
Sector Focus: Pharma & Manufacturing
Astorg pehub.com teamed with EQT, TA Associates and New Mountain Capital to pursue acquisitions in the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) space, signalling intensified dealmaking in pharma‑manufacturing. The consortium’s interest reflects