Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: June 30, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Exits

Private equity firms are actively deploying capital and realizing gains across diverse sectors. Firebird has launched a new music catalog acquisition platform, backed by Ares and Raine Group, with over $750 million in purchasing power to target intellectual property assets. In the consumer space, IVEST Consumer Partners and Cloverlay are set to exit their investment in the Care Bears brand, selling to Authentic Brands Group after achieving fourfold revenue growth since their acquisition approximately three years ago. Genesis Capital has divested its stake in GTH Catering, a provider of corporate catering services, marking another successful exit. Similarly, Xenon Private Equity has sold its stake in Italian tomato processor Solana to an Investindustrial-backed entity, la Doria, exiting the business just over two years after an initial acquisition.

New Ventures & Portfolio Expansions

New platform launches and strategic investments are shaping the private equity landscape. Cathay Capital has initiated operations for Ascendia Autism Care, a new venture that begins with a network of 20 centers across eight states, signaling a focus on healthcare services. In the aviation sector, Partners Group has committed $250 million as the sole lead investor in a continuation vehicle for Avenue Capital Group's commercial aviation leasing portfolio, allowing for continued growth and management of these assets. Furthermore, Ares Management partnered with Joe Tsai to lead a $100 million Series E financing round for the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), representing the largest capital infusion in the history of professional lacrosse and underscoring investor interest in sports franchises.