Private Equity 8 Hours

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

Private Equity Deal Flow & Exits

Advent International initiated activity on two fronts, announcing plans to invest in engineering firm Atwell with an expected closing in the second quarter of 2026, while simultaneously agreeing to a full exit from its investment in hair care brand Olaplex to Henkel for $1.4 billion. In the technology sector, SAP agreed to acquire Reltio, the New View Capital-backed data management firm, with the transaction anticipated to finalize in the second or third quarter of 2026. Elsewhere, HIG Capital is divesting its interest in Brazilian internet service provider operations to América Móvil’s Claro unit for approximately $750 million, illustrating continued appetite for infrastructure assets across Latin America HIG Capital to sell Brazilian internet service provider to Claro.

Sector Focus: Healthcare & Pathology

Private equity interest is sharpening on the women’s health sector, driven by an estimated "$1 trillion gap" in unmet needs, according to Kearney’s Paula Bellostas Muguerza. This focus is translating into targeted acquisitions, with firms such as Astorg, Cinven, and Nordic Capital among those actively pursuing pathology assets in a competitive landscape. Further evidence of portfolio adjustments in healthcare came as LDC completed its exit from occupational health provider PAM Healthcare to Optima Healthcare, reflecting dealmakers prioritizing consumer health segments shaped by GLP-1 treatments and preventative care trends GLP-1, preventative products shape consumer health dealmaking, says Houlihan Lokey.

Middle Market & Infrastructure Investments

Activity in services and real estate finance showed momentum, as Bonaccord executed a minority investment into the commercial real estate credit platform Prime Finance, aiming to bolster the platform’s balance sheet and expand its institutional infrastructure. This move contrasts with the ongoing trend of technology divestitures where SAP is acquiring Reltio. Meanwhile, venture capital activity in specific geographies is surging, with Austin’s startup funding reaching an all-time high, suggesting that despite broader macroeconomic caution, localized tech ecosystems continue to attract significant early-stage capital. The deployment of AI capabilities remains a key theme, with companies scaling operations effectively utilizing artificial intelligence to drive tangible business impact.