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Last updated: July 6, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking Heats Up

Private equity firms are actively deploying capital in the energy transition and infrastructure sectors. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is set to acquire Dresser Utility Solutions, a company specializing in natural gas and water measurement and infrastructure. This move follows Permira's strategic investment in Quadrante, an Iberian engineering and consulting firm focused on sustainability, marking Permira's second deal under its Energy Transition strategy. Additionally, Avance Capital Management has backed infrastructure firm Lexxel, with the company's founders reinvesting alongside Avance to continue leading its operations.

Secondaries Market Sees Strong Close

The private equity secondaries market experienced a significant fundraising achievement as Eurazeo announced the final close of its fifth-generation private equity secondaries programme. The fund comfortably surpassed its €2bn target, raising a total of €2.3bn. This substantial capital raise indicates continued investor confidence in the secondaries space, allowing firms to access liquidity and reallocate capital within their portfolios.