Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: April 10, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Private Equity Deal Flow & Strategy

Private equity firms are increasingly targeting the underinvested women’s health sector, evidenced by Blackstone and TPG finalizing their take-private acquisition of medtech developer Hologic this week. This strategic focus on specialized healthcare follows broader sector consolidation, while separate reports indicate that other major players like Advent, Avista, and Main Post are also deploying capital into personal care segments PE Hub. Meanwhile, capital recycling on the sell-side is proving persistent, as Ping An Insurance of China once again explores a circa $1 billion portfolio sale in the secondaries market, marking the sixth attempt by the insurer to execute such a large divestiture Secondaries Investor.

Venture Capital & Events

In the venture capital ecosystem, discounted access to major industry gatherings is closing fast, as TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes offer final savings of up to $500 for attendees before the promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight TechCrunch Venture. This last-minute push for early registration contrasts with the heavier M&A activity seen in established healthcare technology areas.