Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Buyouts and Exits Across Sectors

Private equity firms have been actively engaged in a flurry of acquisitions and divestitures across various industries. In the healthcare sector, a New Hampshire-based staffing agency backed by Periscope Equity. Separately, Arlington Capital Partners completed the sale of Riverpoint Medical to Novanta for $1.45 billion, a deal that described as occurring within a "stable, conducive transaction environment across the healthcare landscape." Meanwhile, THL Partners has to Lattice Semiconductor, though THL will retain an equity stake in the acquiring company.

In the industrial and energy spheres, ECP and KKR are in a significant $7.7 billion transaction that will take the multi-energy sales and distribution business private. Wynnchurch is also through a $17.37 per share offer. On the power generation front, SVP is in the South Field Energy power plant. In the realm of specialty risk, Cinven and La Caisse have, a company that underwrites and manages specialty risk across 15 countries.

The technology and software sectors have also seen considerable PE activity. Bridgepoint is acquiring a majority stake in Lansweeper, a Belgian technology asset intelligence platform that utilizes AI for IT network insights. Ridgeview has made a for automotive software company Pinewood. Carlyle has, marking its first investment from its middle-market aerospace, defense & government and industrials platform. In Czechia, MidEuropa is formed by the union of ÚRS, First information systems, and Callida.

Venture Capital Deals and Valuations

Venture capital funding rounds are showcasing robust valuations, particularly for companies operating in emerging technology fields. Bessemer and Atomico are reportedly in talks to at a $2 billion valuation. Multiverse Computing is reportedly targeting a significant €500 million round with aspirations for a unicorn valuation. Elon Musk's tunneling startup, The Boring Company, is also said to be. Schneider Electric's venture arm, SE Ventures, is actively backing startups in the AI economy, with managing partner Amit Chaturvedy noting that the.

In the media and entertainment space, a network focused on Europe has announced a $1.6 million seed round from investors including Powerhouse Capital and Axel Springer SE, signaling continued interest in the sector. Bluestone Equity Partners led a $55 million growth round for Poolhouse, a cue sports platform founded by the creators of Topgolf, leveraging its inaugural $350 million fund.

Secondaries Market and Investor Trends

The secondaries market saw a shift towards "high-conviction deals" gaining favor from investors in the first half of the year. Gerald Cooper of Campbell Lutyens highlighted that AI disruption has "reverberated" across both the LP-led and GP-led segments. Blackstone has reportedly reached $14 billion for its latest secondaries fund, indicating sustained investor appetite for secondary transactions.

In other notable developments Perpetual has rejected EQT's raised A$2.5 billion approach, citing a persistent price gap. Shore Capital has realized its first real estate fund through the $268 million sale of a veterinary portfolio to Four Corners Property Trust. Blackstone Infrastructure has extended the deadline for the TXNM Energy merger to May 2027, seeking to clear outstanding regulatory approvals.

Broader Market and Strategic Moves

The broader market also saw strategic moves and discussions about capital allocation. UK pension providers are reportedly in talks for a £1 billion Scale-Up Fund, indicating a push towards supporting growth-stage companies. Morgan Stanley Investment Management has appointed a new Asia insurance solutions lead, signaling an increased focus on raising capital from the insurance segment by GPs. In sports, Blue Owl has bought into the Cavaliers, underscoring the growing role of private equity in alternative sports investments. Meanwhile, tech company Nothing is reportedly cutting around 100 jobs as part of a cost-cutting initiative.