Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: June 9, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

Leadership moves and strategic hires Appointed a new CFO at EQT as long‑time insider Gustav Segerberg takes over finance, underscoring the firm’s push to tighten capital management amid heightened competition in Europe’s listed private‑markets arena. Meanwhile, Banner Capital added McKay Potter as principal to spearhead sourcing and portfolio value creation in its core service sectors across the Western United States, reflecting a broader trend of mid‑market firms bolstering deal teams to capture post‑pandemic opportunities.

Growth‑stage investments in technology and education Invested in edtech pioneer Alchemy where Achieve Partners placed capital alongside CEO Matt Gurney, targeting the fast‑growing online learning market that is projected to exceed $350bn by 2028. At the same time, a wave of AI‑enabling unicorns expanded the May Unicorn Board to 29, highlighting that investors are now rewarding firms that embed artificial‑intelligence services and robotics into enterprise workflows rather than pure model developers.

Massive financing for AI infrastructure Secured a $35bn private‑credit package for Anthropic’s AI‑chip expansion, a deal jointly led by Apollo Global Management and Blackstone that represents one of the largest single‑asset credit facilities in the sector and signals confidence that compute capacity will remain a bottleneck for generative‑AI growth. The financing is expected to fund multiple new data‑center builds and accelerate Anthropic’s roadmap to compete with OpenAI and Microsoft‑backed rivals.

Space‑tech capital inflows Raised €270 m for launch operations as Isar Aerospace moves to scale its reusable rocket production, positioning the German firm to challenge incumbents in the burgeoning small‑satellite launch market. The capital raise, led by European venture funds, comes as the overall spacetech fundraising environment tightens, making the €270 m infusion a notable vote of confidence in Europe’s launch capabilities.

Secondary market performance Documented outperformance of CVs over traditional buyouts, with Evercore and HEC Paris reporting that 396 continuation vehicles formed between 2018 and 2024 delivered higher IRRs than the broader buyout universe, suggesting that investors are increasingly favoring vehicles that allow existing owners to recycle capital while preserving upside. The study’s findings may encourage more GP‑led secondary transactions as a tool for liquidity without triggering full exits.

Asia expansion plans Outlined a new dedicated strategy for Asia after a proof‑of‑concept SMA demonstrated promising returns, prompting EQT to appoint APAC co‑heads Hari Gopalakrishnan and Nicholas Macksey. The move reflects private equity’s recognition that the region’s middle‑market companies are still under‑penetrated, despite growing competition from sovereign wealth funds and local champions.

Consumer‑focused bidding wars Pressed on with a bid for Nestlé’s water business as CD&R and Platinum Equity continue to chase a 50% stake, even after PAI withdrew, indicating that high‑margin consumer staples remain attractive targets for private equity seeking stable cash flows. The pursuit underscores the sector’s resilience amid broader market volatility and the appetite for assets with strong brand equity.

Healthcare and AI convergence Stressed integration and clinical trust as key levers for AI‑driven health‑tech investments, a view echoed by Permira’s Silvia Oteri while Thoma Bravo moved to acquire life‑science software firm Kneat for $466 m, a platform that automates validation processes in regulated environments. Both moves illustrate how PE firms are betting on digital compliance tools as the pharma and med‑tech industries accelerate digital transformation.

Strategic exits and roll‑ups Exited Finnish eye‑care operator Silmäasema for €574 m after Cap Man Growth’s earlier €1bn stake sale, delivering a strong multiple to investors and highlighting the value of niche healthcare providers in the Nordic market. In Spain, Oakley Capital‑backed Phenna added compliance‑software specialist Begalvi, expanding its Saa S portfolio in property administration, while Cap Vest‑backed Second Nature Brands announced the acquisition of Tillamook’s meat‑snack line, signaling continued consolidation in specialty food brands.

Mid‑market acquisitions and specialist services Acquired fire‑protection specialist to complement Pye‑Barker’s alarm and security offerings in the Pacific Northwest, a move that broadens the firm’s service footprint and creates cross‑selling opportunities. Similarly, Bain Capital’s investment in aerospace supply‑chain firm FDH Aero, alongside existing backer Audax Private Equity, aims to capture growth in the defense and commercial aviation aftermarket, where supply‑chain resilience has become a strategic priority.

Large‑scale fund and asset transactions* Closed a $10.8bn direct‑lending fund for Crescent Capital, marking the firm’s biggest raise and reflecting sustained investor appetite for private credit despite tightening capital markets. Blackstone is reportedly weighing a $2bn sale of fund‑stakes, one of the largest secondary fund‑stake transactions to date, as buyout activity stalls and GPs seek liquidity. Meanwhile, General Atlantic and Hg are evaluating a $6bn sale of fund administrator Gen II, a deal that would test valuation benchmarks for the back‑office segment of the private‑equity ecosystem.**

AI‑focused investment frameworks and market outlook Launched an AI Investment Framework that will guide Investcorp’s decisions across private‑equity, credit and real‑asset platforms, signalling a systematic approach to sourcing and managing AI‑related opportunities. A Carlyle‑Alp Invest report projects credit‑secondaries volume to exceed $80bn by 2030, with $20bn of dry powder already available, indicating that secondary markets will play an increasingly pivotal role in providing liquidity for the expanding private‑credit universe. Finally, the UK government’s £1.1bn AI‑infrastructure pledge, combined with Carlyle’s $700 m acquisition of Korea’s Chung Ho Group, illustrates how sovereign and corporate capital are aligning to fuel the next wave of AI‑enabled asset creation across geographies.