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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking

The private equity sector saw a flurry of activity across diverse industries. Apheon acquired the French frozen snack group Alma, signaling ambitions for expansion into the Benelux, German, and UK markets. Simultaneously, Thoma Bravo completed a merger combining FP&A and portfolio management specialist Hypergene with governance, risk, and compliance software provider Stratsys, creating a unified platform for Nordic and German clients. In a move to support expansion, Advent took a 7% stake in Italian space and defense propulsion firm Avio.

Life Sciences & Tech Transactions

In the life sciences and technology sectors, Summit Partners exited its investment in Dreampath Diagnostics, which provides sample tracking systems to over 500 pathology labs globally, with Halma acquiring the company. EQT is acquiring Corza Medical’s biosurgery business, which offers products for surgical bleeding control. Meanwhile, Google backed Proxima Fusion in a €411 million funding round, indicating continued investor interest in advanced technology ventures.