Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Private Equity Sector Sees Active Deal-Making and Strategic Hires

Private equity firms have been active in deal-making across various sectors, with a notable focus on add-on acquisitions and strategic investments. Capital-backed GreenArrow, expanding its reach in advanced transportation infrastructure. Innovatus-backed Meet, integrating its digital marketing arm. Gryphon-backed SMG, adding TRH operations in the US and Mexico. Point-backed VetnCare, bolstering its community of veterinary hospitals. ACP-backed Marco, a provider of specialty rubber, plastic, and metal components. Broadwing-backed Lehr, extending its presence in the Southeast. signs deal, acquiring a German provider of single-use products, with a subsequent deal confirmed for. Capital-backed Whitevision, enhancing its document automation technology. Ventures-backed ORTEC, expanding its regional healthcare client base. Atlas Holdings-backed, consolidating battery manufacturing and component facilities. invests packaging, supporting its next phase of growth. Partners invests, which performs work for electric grid expansion.

Consolidation and Major Transactions Mark Private Markets

The private markets are witnessing significant consolidation, with major players like KKR, Apollo, and Clearlake actively acquiring other firms. takes majority. KKR has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Thomson Reuters’ global print business for an estimated $500 million. In other significant transactions, focusing on cardiometabolic and rare disease therapies. A Pincus-led investor, with Nautic Partners, General Atlantic, and The Vistria Group as sellers. Warburg-backed Bond, creating an organization managing over 55 clinics across several U.S. markets. acquires powder, establishing a specialty materials platform. exits flow, representing an acquisition multiple of 10x LTM adjusted EBITDA.

Investment Firm Leadership and Talent Moves

Leadership roles within private equity firms are also evolving. promotes Simon, where he will lead day-to-day investment functions. appoints Jason, who previously led business development at Edgewater Capital Partners. taps Adam, bringing experience from One Rock Capital Partners. In the secondaries market, with a managing director tasked with originating and leading transactions in the region. Partners taps, marking a notable people move in advisory services. Moelis builds, as an Evercore vice-president joins to lead the construction of the firm's LP-led secondaries business.

Secondaries Market Proves Key for Liquidity and Growth

The secondaries market is increasingly recognized as a sophisticated capital formation tool, enabling investors to unlock liquidity, retain high-conviction assets, and reposition platforms for growth. The LP-led secondaries is highlighted by discussions among leaders from LGT Capital Partners, Dawson Partners, and Pomona Capital, who note that current market conditions are encouraging sellers to enter the market. CalPERS posts, indicating strong performance in this asset class.

Sector Focus on Healthcare, Defense, and Infrastructure

Private equity interest is evident in specialized sectors such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. invests school, supporting the organization's continued growth. ArchiMed takes further underscores healthcare investment. In defense and is set to. BMS company. Water treatment is also gaining traction, with and reasons PE pointing to significant investment requirements and sector constraints.

Venture Capital and Startup Funding Trends

Venture capital activity shows promise, particularly in cybersecurity and AI. So Far, with privacy and cybersecurity startups attracting substantial seed-through growth-stage financing. General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund doesn't make equity investments but is providing $1 billion to David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8. Helsing raises highlights significant funding for AI, while indicates strong investor interest in AI agents. The "Show Me" era for AI startups is described by Sapphire Ventures' Anders Ranum, who discusses navigating valuations between public and private markets.

Global Expansion and Investment Strategies

Firms are also looking to expand their global footprint and adapt investment strategies. eyes Asian, with explorations in Japan and India. Temasek-linked Vertex, with its Vertex Growth III fund being smaller than its predecessor. The UK pension landscape is shifting towards private markets, supported by policy and infrastructure, though pace depends on fee mechanics and closing the growth capital gap. Investor intentions include for its $1.66bn AUM, and to commit 300bn won.

Other Notable Deals and Developments

backs tax, with Unity Partners retaining a minority stake. invests school for continued growth. Kallista Partners acquires majority stake in Canadian Saa S company. seeks domestic to commit 300bn won. Kohlberg & Company backs US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company acquires US-based medical device manufacturer. Kohlberg & Company