Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Personnel Moves & Platform Expansion

EQT appointed co-heads for its Private Capital Asia business, tasking Nicholas Macksey and Hari Gopalakrishnan with deploying a record $15.6 billion regional fund amid intensifying competition for Asian assets. Quad-C Management bolstered its technology focus by hiring Ali Shams as managing director, leveraging his experience as a technology operating executive at HIG Capital. Separately, JP Morgan Asset Management launched a Managed Futures Plus ETF on Nasdaq, expanding its active exchange-traded fund platform as institutional investors seek alternative exposure strategies.

Deal Activity & Sector Consolidation

Kinderhook Industries entered hospice care through its Enhabit consolidation plans while private equity firms AEA Investors, Bridgepoint, and Kohlberg sharpened their focus on oncology investments, reflecting sustained appetite for healthcare services. MidOcean Partners agreed to sell Zonda to CoStar Group, with CEO Jeff Meyers positioned to capitalize on the real estate data platform's growth trajectory. Meanwhile, Align Capital Partners invested in mobile diagnostic imaging, targeting fragmented healthcare infrastructure assets.

Market Events & Networking

Tech Crunch Disrupt set application deadlines for its 2026 conference, with prospective speakers required to submit proposals before today's cutoff. Early-bird ticket holders can save up to $410 through an 11:59 p.m. PT deadline tonight, as over 10,000 tech leaders prepare to convene in October. Private equity professionals increasingly view such gatherings as essential venues for sourcing proprietary deals and maintaining relationships with emerging growth companies.