Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: April 17, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Asia Dealmaking & Exits

Carlyle Group finalized the acquisition of KFC Korea from Orchestra Private Equity, concluding a three-year turnaround strategy for the fast-food operator. Concurrently, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is backing battery maker Envision AESC as it explores a potential $2 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, signaling continued capital deployment into high-growth technology sectors across Asia.

Healthcare & Special Situations

Major alternative asset managers are aggressively targeting the autism care sector, driven by pronounced supply-and-demand imbalances in specialized mental health services. Firms including Goldman Sachs Alternatives, General Atlantic, and Aquitaine are deploying capital into these assets, viewing the persistent gap in service provision as a key driver for scaling opportunities and future value creation.