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Last updated: July 15, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Private Equity Investment and Dealmaking

Private equity firms are actively pursuing deals across various sectors, signaling robust investment activity. Francisco Partners is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling stake in construction software maker Command Alkon for up to $1.3 billion advanced discussions. In parallel, KKR is marketing Europe's first debt deal backed by PayPal's buy now, pay later loans in Germany marketing debt deal. Separately, Saudi Aramco is in talks to back AI startup Human at a unicorn valuation in talks.

AI and Technology Investments Drive PE Activity

The burgeoning artificial intelligence sector is a significant focus for private equity. Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Anthropic have launched a new AI services provider named Ode with Anthropic, which also counts Apollo Global Management, General Atlantic, GIC, Goldman Sachs, Leonard Green, and Sequoia Capital among its backers launched provider. This initiative aligns with a broader trend of private equity firms teaming up with AI specialists teaming up.

Secondaries and Infrastructure Deals

The private equity landscape also shows activity in the secondaries market and infrastructure. High Vista has appointed Ramit Malhotra as principal for its GP-led secondaries team, having launched its strategy earlier this year appointed principal. Meanwhile, GIP is set to acquire a majority stake in Summit Ridge Energy, highlighting continued investment in the infrastructure space. Additionally, RFE-backed Launch Pad has acquired home inspection firm Key Inspection Services acquired firm.

Pension Fund Performance and PE Contributions

Public pension funds are seeing strong returns, with private equity playing a notable role. The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) reported a preliminary net investment return of 14.8% for the year ending June 30, 2026, with private equity being a key contributor to this performance reported return. This strong showing may lead CalPERS to explore greater flexibility in its investment strategies.