Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Continuation Funding & Portfolio Management

Closed a continuation fund for Valcourt Group, the commercial‑building services specialist, as Littlejohn Partners secured Carlyle Alp Invest as lead investor, signaling confidence in extending the firm’s growth runway despite a modestly disclosed capital size. The transaction illustrates private‑equity sponsors’ broader tilt toward “evergreen” structures that lock in existing LP commitments and avoid fresh fundraising cycles amid volatile capital markets.

Strategic Exits & Carve‑outs

Negotiated the sale of Estia Health after Bain Capital’s 2023 acquisition, transferring the Australian aged‑care operator to Stonepeak in a deal that underscores the growing appetite of infrastructure‑focused funds for stable, cash‑generating healthcare assets. Meanwhile, executed a carve‑out of Comscore Movies as Advaya Capital acquired the box‑office data business from media‑measurement firm Comscore, highlighting private‑equity interest in niche, data‑rich platforms that can be scaled independently of their legacy parent. Both moves reflect a trend of sponsors monetizing mature portfolio companies through targeted sales to specialist investors seeking sector‑specific growth levers.