Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: March 26, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Deal Flow & Disputes

Sun European Partners completed an investment in B&H Worldwide, the Heathrow-based logistics provider specializing in the management of aviation and aerospace components, signaling continued PE appetite for niche aerospace supply chain assets. Separately, litigation concerning Cognism's co-founder revealed allegations of a "covert plot" involving prominent venture capital firms Balderton and AVP to force the founder out, illustrating the often-contentious internal dynamics within fast-growing software portfolio companies.

Venture Capital & Deeptech Focus

In the technology sector, the appointment of Yann LeCun, described as a 'maverick' figure, to lead AMI Labs drew attention to the strategic importance of AI research foundations. This move coincides with data indicating that deeptech investors were highly active throughout 2025, deploying capital across early-stage firms focusing on foundational technology rather than consumer applications, suggesting a maturation in VC focus toward hard science.