Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: April 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Sector Focus

The software and technology sector saw varied activity, with Omni Partners-backed Infoshare executing its eighth bolt-on acquisition by purchasing Barbour Logic, a firm specializing in automating correspondence related to penalty charge notices. This consolidation trend is mirrored elsewhere, as Keensight Capital-backed Aconso announced a deal to acquire HR software specialist Centric Germany, suggesting continued appetite for strategic add-ons in vertical software markets. Separately, KKR is deepening its exposure to AI infrastructure by spearheading a $90 million Series C funding round for Coder, aiming to scale the tools necessary for enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence development environments.

Meanwhile, the ecosystem supporting smaller ventures faced headwinds, as more than 100 European startups are now awaiting promised cash following the unexpected collapse of an EU-funded body responsible for disbursing capital. This development brings into focus the broader challenges facing early-stage funding, even as large-cap investors like KKR deploy substantial capital into enabling technologies like enterprise AI. The proliferation of government AI initiatives is also prompting questions about market saturation and strategic focus within the public sector funding sphere.