Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

European VC and PE Activity Surges

European venture capital firm ETN is raising $1.6m as it aims to become a dominant player in the region. Meanwhile, Bessemer and Atomico are reportedly in talks to lead a funding round for The Exploration Company at a $2bn valuation according to Sifted. In the UK, pension providers are engaged in discussions for a £1bn Scale-Up Fund as reported by Sifted.

Notable Buyouts and Exits

Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell its medical equipment company, Riverpoint, to Novanta in a $1.45bn transaction. Separately, Wynnchurch Capital is set to take industrial company Luxfer private in a deal valued at $17.37 per share. Cinven and La Caisse have also agreed to jointly acquire MGA Optio, a firm specializing in specialty risk management.

Secondary Market Trends

High-conviction deals saw increased interest from secondary investors in the first half of the year as detailed by Secondaries Investor. This trend occurred as the influence of artificial intelligence continued to reverberate across both LP-led and GP-led secondary markets throughout the period.