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Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Private Equity Eyes Healthcare and Tech Amid Large Fund Closes

Harbour Vest Partners has held a final close on its seventh direct co-investment program, HCF VII, amassing roughly $4.75bn in total commitments, exceeding its target. In the healthcare sector are targeting primary care, while KKR has launched a new platform for medical device innovation. Meanwhile, Ares is backing Firebird Music's new $750 million music rights platform, funding catalogue acquisitions across recorded music. CenterGate Capital has invested in Canadian Dental Labs, which manages eleven dental laboratories across Canada.

AI and Cybersecurity Dominate Venture Funding Landscape

AI continues to command a significant portion of venture funding, claiming five of the ten largest announced rounds this week. This includes a pair of billion-dollar financings for AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. Other notable startup deals include an AI that dispatches plumbers and a company developing AI models for biology. Warburg Pincus is backing Australian credit agency Creditor Watch to fuel its Asia growth, demonstrating continued investor interest in regional expansion.

European Tech Faces Capital Market Hesitation, Legal Disputes Emerge

European entrepreneurs are pushing for capital, but the market's willingness to pull funds remains a question. This comes as "tourist investors" appear to be falling out of love with the sector. In a separate development, Fizz has expanded its lawsuit against rival Sidechat, alleging a Maveron VC shared confidential information obtained during a fundraising meeting. Separately, Yann LeCun’s newly-launched fund has shut down amid emerging exclusivity relationships.

Dealmaking Activity Spans HR Tech, Molecular Testing, and Retail

Private equity have been active in the HR tech sector, with Shore Capital, Lightyear, and Bridgepoint signing deals. In a separate high-profile potential transaction, EQT, Advent, and KKR are reportedly circling molecular testing group Qiagen. SoftBank Corp and Pay Pay are in discussions to invest in Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, as a buyout saga unfolds. Apollo is also reportedly bidding for budget airline Easy Jet.