Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

European Private Equity Activity Heats Up with Acquisitions and Fundraisings

Bridgepoint is set to acquire Lansweeper, a data platform focused on IT asset intelligence, in a move that underscores the sector's interest in technology infrastructure agreed to acquire. Lansweeper, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, utilizes technology and AI to provide organizations with a comprehensive view of their connected devices across IT networks agreed to acquire. Meanwhile, Mid Europa is acquiring a construction software platform in the Czech Republic, formed by uniting ÚRS, First information systems, and Callida, which is being divested by DEK Group. In the UK, pension providers are in talks to establish a £1 billion Scale-Up Fund, indicating a growing appetite for investment in later-stage companies in talks.

US Private Equity Eyes Diverse Sectors, From Aviation to Tech

Capitol Meridian is investing in aviation services firm RH Aero Systems, with the founding Moeller family set to remain significant investors since the company's inception in 1967 to invest. Trans Digm is acquiring IGP-backed Prince & Izant, a Cleveland-based manufacturer of brazing alloys and specialty metal components, for over $1 billion. Longshore has invested in health tech firm Prochant, with the capital infusion intended to fuel the company's next phase of growth. In the sports arena, Harbinger has taken a minority ownership stake in MLB's Athletics as part of the club's equity financing for a new ballpark in Las Vegas.

AI and Technology Drive Investment Trends in Venture Capital

Schneider Electric’s venture capital arm, SE Ventures, is backing startups focused on building the core technologies for the AI economy, including data infrastructure and related solutions. Multiverse Computing is reportedly targeting a €500 million funding round at a unicorn valuation, signaling strong investor interest in quantum computing for finance. In a notable funding week, the physical AI startup Atoms led a varied lineup of large deals, with investors pouring capital into sectors like biotech, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, and fintech leads in. Elon Musk's tunneling startup, The Boring Company, is reportedly in talks for a significant new funding round at a $20 billion valuation.

Fundraising and Portfolio Management Developments in Private Equity

GTCR-backed Dentalcorp, a dental support organization based in Toronto, has acquired Northstar Dental Partners snaps up. Shore Capital has fully realized its inaugural real estate fund with the $268 million sale of a 102-property veterinary portfolio to Four Corners Property Trust realises first real estate fund. Blackstone Infrastructure has extended the merger deadline for its TXNM Energy deal to May 2027, to allow for outstanding regulatory approvals in New Mexico to be cleared extends merger deadline. Meanwhile, Perpetual has rejected EQT's raised A$2.5 billion approach for a second time, citing a persistent price gap rejects approach.

Emerging Trends and Investor Strategies in the Market

The cost of "democratization" in private equity is becoming a consideration for GPs seeking new LP capital sources, while GTCR's fundraise offers insights into the state of distributed to paid-in capital (DPI) the cost. Morgan Stanley Investment Management has appointed a new Asia insurance solutions lead, Mark Wang, amid a push by GPs to raise more capital from the insurance sector. In the sports sector, Blue Owl is buying into the Cavaliers, highlighting sports as a new alternative asset class for investors buys into. Softbank is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of ETH spinout Gravis. Bluestone Equity Partners led a $55 million growth round in cue sports platform Poolhouse, backing a venue business founded by the creators of Topgolf leads growth round.