Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 11:38 AM ET

Private Equity Giant KKR

KKR has held the final close of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors V at $19.2bn, marking it as the largest infrastructure fund the firm has ever raised. This fund has almost half of its capital already committed. KKR is also set to acquire a 50 percent stake in Total Energies’ European onshore solar and wind business for €1.8bn. This deal follows KKR's late 2025 acquisition of Total Energies' North American solar business for $1.25 billion. KKR is reportedly considering launching a GP-led strategy alongside Arctos.

Secondaries and Dealmaking

Adams Street Partners has secured over $5bn in capital commitments for its newest Secondaries Investment Program, notably with the close of Global Secondary Fund 8 at $2.7bn. Blue Earth, a specialist impact investing firm, has raised an additional $100m and held a second close for its debut dedicated secondaries fund. Permira has agreed to sell Bio Catch to Visa for $2.4bn. Bio Catch is a fraud intelligence provider that safeguards over 760 million consumers across more than 350 financial institutions globally.

Corporate Expansion and Sales

Amerit Fleet Solutions is expanding its Canadian operations through the acquisition of Triple Diamond Truck and Trailer Repair. Triple Diamond Truck and Trailer Repair is a commercial truck and trailer maintenance and repair provider certified by the MTO. Cortec Group is preparing to sell A1 Garage Door Service, a portfolio company from 2019 that offers residential garage door maintenance services. McNally Capital has announced a majority investment in Tenica, as demand for defense and intelligence services continues to grow.

Leadership Insights

Traditional research into CEO career paths often highlights roles such as COO, CFO, and divisional president. However, the skills acquired in product management roles may be equally pertinent for leadership in technology, argues the CEO of Paysend.