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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Global Private Equity Activity

Ambienta has exited its investment in French environmental services provider Cap Vert, selling the company to Gimv. Cap Vert offers services such as urban pruning, green space maintenance, and infrastructure pruning. In a separate transaction, Omni-backed Infoshare acquired 3C Consultants and Infoboss. 3C Consultants specializes in data governance and compliance software for the social housing and local government sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Advent International made its debut in Japan agreeing to buy home care provider Japan Wellbeing (JWB) from MBK Partners. JWB is one of Japan's largest integrated home care providers. Meanwhile, Blackstone and Bain Capital are advancing in the second round of bidding for Fuji Media Holdings' real estate arm, a deal potentially valued at $6.3 billion and poised to be Japan's largest property transaction.

Franchise & Startup Transactions

Bessemer-backed Mas Restaurant Group, a significant Taco Bell franchisee, has sold 43 of its Ohio locations to Southpaw. The group is based in Houston and Columbus. The year's startup M&A activity in the U.S. is on track for a record, with several multibillion-dollar deals already closed, including notable transactions such as SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of Anysphere.

Fintech & Digital Health Investments

Health unicorn Alan secured €480 million in a Series G funding round led by Prosus. In other fintech news, digital bank N26 has achieved profitability following a leadership shakeup. The company's path to profitability comes after significant internal restructuring.