Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Portfolio Activity

General Atlantic has secured a minority investment from Emirates International Investment Co in the fast-casual chain Joe & The Juice, valuing the company at $1.8 billion as the firm seeks to deploy capital across high-growth consumer brands. This activity contrasts with ongoing consolidation within the European luxury supply chain, where PAI Partners-backed Pasubio absorbed Italian textile manufacturer Luilor, adding capabilities in high-end fashion and furniture textiles to its existing leather focus for the automotive and luxury sectors. Meanwhile, the potential relaxation of EU antitrust rules is viewed by consultants like EY-Parthenon as a favorable tailwind that could unlock exit opportunities for private equity managers across the continent.

Fundraising & Sector Focus

Partners Group announced the final close of its latest private equity secondaries fund program, gathering commitments exceeding $9 billion, with over 60% already deployed, reflecting sustained appetite for portfolio stakes in the secondary market after the unit deployed over $4 billion globally last year. This capital deployment trend is mirrored in venture capital, where Sequoia completed its first major capital raise under new co-stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, netting $7 billion specifically earmarked to expand its positions in artificial intelligence startups. This AI focus aligns with broader European tech trends, where AI ventures have successfully absorbed approximately half of all available funding across the region's technology ecosystem recently.