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Last updated: July 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Bets on European Infrastructure and Healthcare

taking majority in German battery-tech firm Munich Electrification, aiming to fuel its expansion with fresh capital. Meanwhile, signed deal in Danish defense company UMag, with founders set to remain significant shareholders. The appeal of European water treatment is also growing, driven by and sector constraints. In healthcare, while KKR has launched a new platform to harness innovation in medical devices.

Mega-Funds and Co-Investment Programs Gain Momentum

Harbour Vest Partners has closed its seventh direct co-investment programme at approximately $4.75bn, exceeding its fundraising target. This follows a trend of increasing LP-led secondaries activity, where to bring assets to market. Ares has also backed Firebird Music's new $750m music rights platform to fund catalogue acquisitions across recorded music.

Tech and AI Funding Dominates Venture Landscape

AI continued its dominance in venture funding, securing five of the week's ten largest rounds, including a pair of billion-dollar financings for AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. In a notable development amid emerging exclusivity relationships. Separately, accusing VC with a rival during a fundraising meeting.

Asia and Credit Markets Attract Private Equity Attention

Warburg Pincus is backing Australian credit agency CreditorWatch to drive its growth across Asia. The firm's investment in the commercial credit reporting and risk analytics platform deepens its regional presence. In Japan, SoftBank and Pay Pay are weighing an investment in Seven & i Holdings, the owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, as a buyout saga continues.

PE Firms Circle Molecular Testing, Credit Risk Analytics

EQT, Advent, and KKR are reportedly circling the European molecular testing company Qiagen, indicating significant takeover interest. Separately, invested Canadian, which manages eleven dental laboratories across Canada. Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Board of Investment is to advise on its portfolio.