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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mega-Deals and Fundraisings Show Robust Activity

Brookfield has secured $2bn in its first close for a Middle East buyout fund, anchored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund PIF. This substantial capital raise underscores continued investor appetite for regional opportunities. Meanwhile, CVC is reportedly preparing for what could be its largest flagship fundraise to date, signaling ongoing momentum in the sector. In another significant development, a consortium of Blackstone, Brookfield, and KKR has finalized a $16bn lease and leaseback agreement for Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's crude pipeline network, marking Kuwait's largest-ever foreign direct investment pipeline network.

Strategic Acquisitions and Buyouts Across Sectors

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire UK vitamins leader Vitabiotics for approximately £900m ($1.2bn) as part of an international growth strategy agreed to acquire. In the sports agency space, Providence Equity Partners is taking full control of THE·TEAM, formerly known as Wasserman, by buying out founder Casey Wasserman will assume. The healthcare sector also saw activity, with Blackstone and Colony IM poised to acquire Accor's 30.7% stake in hotel owner Essendi for up to €975m ($1.12bn) to buy. In a further move, BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is backing a €1.2bn ($1.38bn) management buyout of Irish Continental Group, led by CEO Eamonn Rothwell is leading. Dominus has also invested in traffic products manufacturer Pelco Solutions, with Pelco's management team remaining significant shareholders.

Growing Focus on Secondaries and Emerging Markets

The secondaries market is showing signs of expansion, with Evercore overhauling its Asia-Pacific private capital advisory unit to capitalize on anticipated growth bets on. Hamilton Lane is leading a single-asset continuation vehicle for wealth management asset The Cynosure Group, moving RIA firm Savant Capital Holdings into the structure. In a notable potential transaction, FIFA is considering selling a minority stake in its commercial arm, valued at approximately €17.5bn ($20bn), with Thrive Capital's Thrive Eternal reportedly tipped to lead the deal weighs minority.