Private Equity 3 Days

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

Private Equity Dealmaking and Exits

Atlas Holdings C&D Trojan Battery, a move that will consolidate 15 battery manufacturing and component facilities across the U.S. under Stryten's operation. Broadwing, meanwhile emergency vehicle upfitting assets from Pro Logic ITS, marking Lehr's tenth add-on acquisition and expanding its Southeast presence. In a significant exit, Wynnchurch realized $1.6 billion from the sale of its flow control specialist, Flo Works, to Ferguson, at a multiple of 10x LTM adjusted EBITDA. Mill Point Capital completed its acquisition of Total Safety Supplies & Solutions from a Littlejohn & Co. portfolio company.

Sectoral Focus and Strategic Platforms

AE Industrial announced its acquisition of powder spray producer Powder Alloy, establishing a new specialty materials platform. In the European market, Nordic Capital, citing significant investment needs and labor constraints, while Ardian in German battery-tech firm Munich Electrification. Bridgepoint has also signed a deal for a majority stake in Danish defense company UMag.

Secondaries Market Activity and Advisory Hires

The secondaries market is experiencing a boom with LGT Capital Partners, Dawson Partners, and Pomona Capital discussing how current market conditions are driving sellers. In advisory, Ardea Partners from PJT, and Moelis is building out its LP-led secondaries business with a team from Evercore.

GP Financing and Investor Intentions

Arctos Partners, utilizing a "self-liquidating" approach. In Asia, KBIZ for 2026, with plans to commit 300 billion won. Sixth Street as part of its regional expansion efforts.

AI and Technology Investments

AI continues to be a significant driver, with Sapphire Ventures' Anders Ranum amid varying public and private market valuations. Anthropic has to bolster its AI compute team. Helsing, backed by Goldman Sachs and Lightspeed. Separately, Yann LeCun's newly launched fund due to exclusivity relationships.

UK Market and Policy Developments

The UK pension schemes' is supported by policy and infrastructure, though pace may hinge on fee mechanics and growth capital. Nscale's £2 billion UK data center project is facing delays due to grid issues. Discussions around technology policy and its influence in Britain are ongoing, with a focus on individuals set to shape tech policy.

Other Notable Developments

Comvest Private Equity has rebranded as Vesterra Capital Partners. In Greece, HIG Capital’s OB Streem completed the acquisition of Med Frigo, a company specializing in cold-chain logistics for fish exports. Separately, Reed Jobs' firm Yosemite continues its work in biotech, focusing on medical advancements.