Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: April 29, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

European Private Equity Activity Heats Up

European dealmaking saw several major moves, including Advent and Cinven’s €29.4bn exit from the escalator manufacturer TKE, marking a significant return for the firms and providing a needed bright spot in the sluggish exit market. In parallel, Montagu agreed to acquire DQS, the German global certification and business assurance services provider, signaling continued appetite for specialized business services assets. Furthermore, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG purchased a stake in Bug Bounty Switzerland, an ethical hacking and Saa S firm, demonstrating an opportunistic focus on high-growth cybersecurity infrastructure within the DACH region Deutsche Beteiligungs AG acquires stake.

Infrastructure & Ecosystem Investments

Shifting focus to infrastructure, Blackstone Infrastructure committed capital to Eurowind Energy, a pan-European independent power producer and renewables developer, underscoring private equity's sustained drive into the energy transition sector. Separately, activity in academic ecosystems is noted, as investors are reportedly tapping into university-linked ventures emanating from centers like the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre, suggesting increased sourcing of early-stage deals through institutional partnerships.