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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Exits

Incline Equity Partners has invested in West Physics, a provider of testing services for medical imaging equipment like MRI, CT, and X-ray machines, signaling continued interest in specialized healthcare infrastructure. In the pet services sector, Great Hill Partners is taking a stake in Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, with existing investor Garnett Station Partners retaining a significant interest. Elsewhere, HIG Capital-backed Axis CLC acquired Fieldway Group, a specialist in fire safety and compliance services, broadening its offerings in the building services sector. Meanwhile, CVC Capital Partners is exiting its five-year holding in Fast Logistics Group, the Philippines' leading third-party logistics provider, with the founding family set to regain full control.

Portfolio Company Activity & Strategy

Hyve Group, backed by Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight Capital Partners, has acquired Virtuosi League, a platform focused on C-suite communities, expanding its reach within executive networking circles. In a significant move, Italian software acquirer Bending Spoons, which employs a private equity-style strategy, is preparing for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $1.62 billion, with some existing backers participating. The firm is leveraging its acquisition playbook to build a diversified software portfolio.

Sector Focus & Expansion

Private equity firms are increasingly targeting the live events sector, a market projected to exceed $1.2 trillion by 2032. Major players such as Apollo Global Management and Platinum Equity are actively pursuing opportunities in this growing space. This trend reflects a broader strategy of investing in experience-driven industries.

Fund Management & Personnel

TPG Inc. has appointed Axel André as Partner and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 27, 2026. This move allows the current CFO, Jack Weingart, to lead the firm's expanding private wealth division. In the secondaries market, Mubadala Investment Company's indirect investments arm, which launched its dedicated secondaries unit this year, is building out its team with a senior hire to oversee its portfolio. This arm deployed $19 billion in 2025.