Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Private Equity Deal Flow & Fundraising

Activity in the private capital markets saw Bank of America launching a dedicated Private Capital M&A Group as the bulge bracket bank prepares to capitalize on rising demand for private equity exit opportunities across various sectors. Meanwhile, the secondary market saw the advisory firm Alantra agree to divest a minority stake in fund-of-fund manager ACP for €115.1 million, a transaction anticipated to close in the second half of the year, reflecting ongoing portfolio restructuring among advisory firms. In venture activity, a former Coatue partner secured $65 million in seed funding for a new enterprise AI agent startup, drawing significant early investor interest due to the perceived potential of the foundational technology.

Regulatory Shifts & Governance

Regulatory adjustments in the U.S. are set to potentially broaden the feeder pool for alternative assets, as the Labor Department proposed a safe harbour provision aimed at easing litigation risks for pension fiduciaries who allocate capital to private equity and other alternatives within 401(k) and defined contribution plans. Separately, governance challenges surfaced in the UK where the flagship female founder fund saw two founding partners depart, marking a notable shift in leadership for the initiative designed to back female entrepreneurs.