Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: July 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Venture Capital & Growth Equity

Venture capital firms are raising substantial funds, signaling continued investment in technology and emerging sectors. Paradigm is launching a $1.2 billion fund to invest in startups focused on artificial intelligence and robotics, expanding beyond its cryptocurrency origins. Similarly, Vermilion Cliffs Ventures announced a $25 million second fund targeting AI and security startups. Chemistry Ventures, founded by alumni from prominent VC firms, is seeking $500 million for its second fund. In the AI space, Nvidia is backing voice AI startup Gradium, contributing to a seed round that has surpassed $100 million. AI law startup Norm achieved unicorn status, raising $120 million in a Series C round led by Khosla Ventures and valuing the company at $1.2 billion. EdVisorly, an AI-native platform automating the college transfer process, secured $13.3 million in Series A funding.

Private Equity Deal Flow

Private equity firms have been active across various sectors, from industrial manufacturing to technology and healthcare. Tricor Pacific Capital acquired Arctec Alloys Limited, planning to merge it with its portfolio company Rockmount Research & Alloys to create a significant North American maintenance welding platform. River Associates acquired Horsepower Automotive Group, a designer and manufacturer of performance parts for adventure vehicles. In the HR technology space, Shore Capital acquired Thrive Pass, while Lightyear invested in Corestream to support its growth. Ardian closed a $1 billion deal for HR consulting firm HR Path. Recognize made a majority investment in digital infrastructure services firm Smartlink. Frazier Healthcare is set to acquire health tech firm Matrix Care from Resmed. Wynnchurch-backed Principal Industries acquired LED component provider GENLED Brands. Agellus Capital-backed CompassMSP acquired The Logic Group, a managed IT and cybersecurity firm. Renovus-backed TJP acquired life sciences commercial operations firm FX2 Virtual. Investcorp-backed KSS acquired Strack Scale Service, a provider of industrial weighing systems. Arlington established a new naval services platform, Highwater, by combining Eptec Defence and AMP United. Thirty-5 Capital-backed Paddletek acquired pickleball paddle company PIKKL. Allied Industrial-backed Mat Tech acquired industrial hauling company Hook Set Transportation. HCPI sold Epicurean Butter to Solina USA. Sentinel REF:5