Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Deal Activity & Exits

Private equity firms were active across multiple sectors, with Partners Group-backed SureWerx acquiring Italy's Genesi, a specialist in work-at-height and confined space safety products. In a move signaling potential consolidation, Archimed, Grovecourt, and Kain Capital are reportedly circling radiology practices, while Latticework Capital and Edgehill are backing add-on acquisitions for CDMO brands through Life Science Connect. Elsewhere, CVC Capital Partners agreed to invest in Chess.com, the leading online chess platform, via its Fund IX, and Warburg Pincus is set to acquire Network Plus, a UK provider of utility and infrastructure services.

Portfolio Company Performance & Valuations

L Catterton is exploring a sale of Thorne, the US supplements maker, with a valuation that could reach $4 billion, attracting interest from potential bidders including Unilever. In a significant exit, JFLCO-backed Doncasters successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "DPC," marking a public market debut for the industrial components manufacturer.

Investor Strategy

Public pension funds are continuing to strategize their private equity allocations. The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (STRS has established a pacing plan for new commitments in fiscal year 2027, targeting up to $1.5 billion in private equity investments for that period.