Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: April 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Sector Focus

Private equity continues to find specialized healthcare verticals attractive, with dealmaking focused on specialized services and medical devices drawing significant capital. The resiliency of orthopedics and medical device production is attracting bids, mirroring Apollo’s recent $1.25 billion minority investment in the space due to value-based care trends. In platform building, Cathay Capital-backed Parkview Dental Partners, a Sarasota-based management partnership, announced the acquisition of VIP Dental, while Avance-backed Alchemy Technology Group expanded its IT advisory footprint by acquiring cybersecurity firm IOvations. Furthermore, Manna Tree is positioning for future capital deployment by tapping Jessica Schmitt as managing director of capital formation to serve its global investor base amid growing consumer interest in health assets.

Venture & Public Market Activity

The IPO pipeline is showing signs of life, with a flurry of S-1 filings signaling potential market activity across several high-growth sectors queueing for public debuts. Startups specializing in semiconductors, geothermal power, biotech, and space defense technology are preparing for potential listings, suggesting improved market conditions for venture-backed exits. Separately, the venture capital community is preparing for a key networking event, as Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins the lineup for the Strictly VC San Francisco event on April 30, indicating continued focus on technology leadership engagement.