Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Healthcare & Defense Transactions

Private equity firms are actively targeting telehealth demand, with Goldman Sachs, Avesi Partners, and others participating in five recent deals across the sector. Concurrently, Amulet Capital will acquire TFP Fertility Group from Benefit Street Partners; TFP operates an extensive network including 10 fertility clinics and 21 satellite centers across the UK and Poland. Shifting focus to defense, European missile startups are emerging as the next major investment wave for specialized European venture capital, reflecting heightened geopolitical spending priorities.

Technology & Sector Funding Trends

While M&A activity shifts toward specialized healthcare consolidation, venture funding in enterprise software remains concentrated, with sales, marketing, and CRM companies attracting $2.7 billion globally from seed through growth stages in 2026 to date. This focus on AI-enhanced commercial software contrasts with broader tech funding volatility, suggesting PE and VC capital is prioritizing tools that directly enhance corporate efficiency and revenue generation through AI integration.