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Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Dealmaking Activity Picks Up

European growth investor Verdane acquired a portfolio of technology stakes from energy giant bp. Meanwhile, Apollo Global Management is in advanced talks to provide nearly $3bn in financing for the New York Yankees. In the tech sector, robotics startup Monumental secured $32m in a funding round backed by Khosla Ventures.

Portfolio Company Transactions and Investments

Mutares divested its Finnish remediation firm Redo to Invex Group, which has been part of its portfolio since 2023. Gemspring-backed Amplix completed an acquisition of tech sourcing and procurement firm One Connect. Caltius Capital Management announced an investment in Saa S Consulting Group, a tech services firm that has partnered with over 60 private equity sponsors.

Secondaries Market and Industry Trends

The Louisiana Teachers' Retirement System plans to explore a sale of private equity secondaries to reduce its buyout asset allocation and increase liquidity. In a related move, credit manager Serone Capital has and hired former executives from Ardian and UBS to lead the initiative. The tech sector continues to experience significant workforce adjustments, with over 127,000 workers at U.S.-based tech companies having been laid off in 2025, a trend that has persisted into 2026 according to Crunchbase News data on tech layoffs.