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Last updated: April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Fund Activity

General Atlantic secured a minority investment in the fast-casual chain Joe & the Juice at a reported $1.8 billion valuation, bringing in Emirates International Investment Co from Abu Dhabi as a new capital partner in the transaction. This move into consumer brands contrasts with the sector consolidation seen in European manufacturing, where PAI Partners-backed Pasubio picked up Luilor, an Italian producer of specialized textiles for luxury furniture and fashion houses. The acquisition of Luilor by the leather provider further builds out Pasubio's capabilities in high-end material supply chains.

Meanwhile, managers focused on secondary transactions are showing continued momentum, as Partners Group successfully closed its latest private equity secondaries program above the $9 billion threshold. The firm's secondaries unit has already deployed over $4 billion globally throughout the last year, with the new program reportedly over 60% committed already. Separately, potential EU antitrust rule relaxations are being viewed by advisors like EY-Parthenon as a positive catalyst that could improve exit prospects for portfolio companies across the continent.