Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: May 22, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Secondaries & Liquidity

Frontenac is preparing to sell its industrial services portfolio company MCE, with Churchill Asset Management and 50 South Capital co-leading a continuation fund to extend the holding period. Meanwhile, the €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund is evaluating over 100 candidates for its debut deployment, targeting technology-driven growth companies across the continent.

Consumer & Healthcare

Smart ring maker Oura has filed for an IPO in New York, targeting a valuation of at least $500 million as demand for wearable health tech accelerates. In vitamins, Avista and the family office Damier Group are acquiring Sanotact for an enterprise value exceeding €100 million, bolstering their presence in the European consumer health sector.

Pain Management Dealflow

Private equity firms are aggressively targeting the pain management sector, with Charterhouse Capital, Iron Path, and Revelar Capital leading five recent platforms and add-on acquisitions. This activity complements the orthopedic merger between Charlesbank-backed medtech manufacturers, creating a combined entity focused on surgical and pain management devices.