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

Dealmaking & Strategy

Private equity firms continue to navigate an evolving market, with the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) updating its guidance on controlled investments to address current complexities CV guidance updated. In infrastructure, Warburg Pincus agreed to acquire UK utility and infrastructure services group Network Plus from OMERS Private Equity and other shareholders. Elsewhere, O2-backed Azureon expanded its pool care platform with the acquisition of Pooltek Services, while High Street-backed Pinnacle Contracting CJones Plumbing, bolstering its residential services in the Southeast. RF Investment Partners exited its investment in Ally Waste Services, concluding a partnership that began in 2022.

Venture Capital & AI Focus

The intersection of artificial intelligence and venture capital is drawing significant attention, with former Meta OpenAI alumni seeking $400 million for a new AI lab. This initiative aligns with a broader trend of leveraging AI, though some argue venture capital firms are misapplying the technology, pointing to the need for better data infrastructure to connect directly with financial and accounting sources save venture capital. The increasing costs and complexity of AI computing are also prompting shifts, with companies like Qualcomm exploring modular purchases and a focus on AI software returns GV's Dave Munichiello on AI. Meanwhile, the "bet factory" model popularized by Revolut is also being replicated by its alumni, suggesting a growing appetite for innovative approaches within the tech sector Revolut alumni spreading model.

Other Transactions & Appointments

In other deal activity, Altamont Capital sold comfort food chain Cotton Patch Cafe to Local Favorite Restaurants, a platform for local brands. Parabellum Investments snapped up data management platform Crux Informatics, which boasts over 200 data providers including Morningstar and MSCI. On the talent front, Gen Nx360 tapped Welela Dawit as an operating partner to support value creation initiatives across its portfolio companies. The market also sees a potential rise in "double-down funds," with some US PE shops launching their Asia-Pacific businesses seeing double.