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Last updated: May 7, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Equity Deal Flow & Strategy

European private equity sponsors are increasing overseas dealmaking activity European GPs up overseas dealmaking, though overall deal value in April experienced a drop following a strong first quarter, according to S&P Global data. This transatlantic push is evidenced by firms like Mutares, whose CIO Johannes Laumann confirmed "relatively concrete plans" to establish a Houston office to capture more US opportunities. Concurrently, pension fund Texas Teachers is pivoting toward co-investments despite potential cost implications, signaling a strategic shift in sourcing deal flow, while European defense investment faces unique hurdles Side Letter: Trafalgar revisited. Elsewhere in deal execution, MSouth is reportedly preparing to test the buyout market for HVAC and plumbing provider USA Hometown Experts, which sources suggest could command a valuation exceeding $480M based on peer multiples near 16x EBITDA.

Sector Acquisitions & Consolidations

The buy-and-build strategy continues across various specialized sectors, with NTC Group-backed Entwistle acquiring Hales, a move that sees founders Ray and Trudy Hales exit. In the specialized services arena, Sovereign-backed Bioscript has snapped up Triducive, a consultancy assisting pharma firms with clinical opinion gathering, while Main Capital-backed Zig added proptech firm Unik System Design, which develops software for property management. German receivables management provider Debtist, which leverages AI for digital debt collection, is being acquired by Norvestor Norvestor to acquire Germany’s Debtist. On the industrial front, Allied Industrial Partners invested in Trinity Industrial, an equipment rental firm, where the founders will maintain significant ownership alongside senior management.

Technology & Venture Capital Activity

The technology sector remains active, particularly in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, even as some incumbents implement cost-cutting measures; DeepL announced a reduction of 250 jobs in an effort to maintain its competitive edge in the AI race. Venture funding remains strong for foundational tech, with Quantum Motion securing a substantial €160M Series C round as the quantum sector matures. In AI infrastructure, a16z spearheaded a $16M seed investment into Pit, a new startup from a Revolut cofounder. Furthermore, corporate venture arms are actively shaping commerce, as demonstrated by Amex Ventures focusing on startups building "Autonomous Commerce," according to managing director Kevin Tsang. Separately, there is emerging interest in developer workflow tools, with one startup raising $9M to automate workflows for non-coders Can’t code? This startup.

Exit Activity & Asset Management Shifts

Private equity firms are managing exits across diverse holdings. Snow Peak is divesting specialty fabrics manufacturer Dalco-GFT, though both Snow Peak and CEO Joey Duncan will retain a minority stake in the business post-sale. In asset management, Japan’s Advantage is pursuing an ambitious goal to double its Assets Under Management within one year, a plan that follows its January sale of a 5% equity stake to Australia’s Pinnacle Investment Management. Meanwhile, other wealth management shifts include the apparent emergence of a new payments venture from Revolut alumni, which successfully raised $6M for a palm-scan authentication startup.