Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Mega-Deals and European Investment

ECP KKR to acquire DCC Energy for $7.7 billion, a deal that would take the multi-energy sales and distribution business private pending shareholder and court approval. Tower Brook's Joseph Knoll noted that while Europe offers lower multiples, it presents a more challenging regulatory environment, though. Separately, Mutares agreed Stellantis's Free2move car-sharing business, which operates across 14 cities in Europe and the US.

Sector-Specific Acquisitions and Exits

Carlyle backed cybersecurity firm Secturion, marking the first investment from its middle-market aerospace, defense & government and industrials platform. In a significant healthcare transaction, Arlington exited medical equipment company Riverpoint to Novanta for $1.45 billion, with Arlington managing partner Matt Altman describing the healthcare landscape as stable. Partners sold firmware provider AMI to Lattice Semiconductor, retaining an equity interest in the latter. In the industrial sector Luxfer private for $17.37 per share, while Trans Digm is set to acquire IGP-backed Prince & Izant for over $1 billion.

Technology and Software Deals

Bridgepoint is to acquire a majority stake in Lansweeper, a technology asset intelligence platform. Ridgeview made a £545 million take-private offer for automotive software company Pinewood. Meanwhile, ETH Zurich $25.5 million in seed funding, and employee share sale after a $170 million raise.

Infrastructure and Energy Investments