Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking and Fundraising Activity

Private equity dealmaking continues to be driven by substantial transactions, with mega-deals playing an increasingly significant role in the global M&A market hinges on. Meanwhile, several environmental service providers are reportedly being evaluated for sale by firms including. Separately, exited investment in a cake decorations company to Sentinel. In other deal news in the secondaries private equity firm Overbay, with the Overbay team maintaining significant long-term shareholder status and operational control.

Fundraising Records and Sector Investments

The second quarter has seen fundraising records broken within the private equity sphere. In a notable commitment, the Korean Teachers' Credit Union plans to allocate 100 billion won to domestic blind-pool funds for 2026 looks to commit. Separately, a European defense sector company in its Series B funding round. Industry observers anticipate that the volume of GP-led transactions could triple, and collaboration may prove essential for defense sector returns.