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Last updated: June 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Funding Momentum in Tech and Infrastructure

SoftBank weighs backing Agile Robotics in a reported $800 million round as the Japanese conglomerate seeks to deepen its AI‑robotics exposure, while Goldman Sachs Alternatives secures $3 billion at first close of its West Street Infrastructure Partners V fund, hitting 75% of a $4 billion target within six months. The fundraising surge extends to Europe, where Eurazeo closes its flagship direct‑lending vehicle at €3.9 billion, surpassing a €3 billion goal and positioning the French firm to expand its €5.5 billion lending programme. Collectively, the deals underscore private‑equity capital flowing into high‑growth sectors and underscore investors’ appetite for both technology‑driven startups and long‑term infrastructure assets.

Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Shifts

H&F moves to acquire Hyve from Providence and Searchlight, adding a B2B events platform that generated EBITDA above $100 million and broadening the firm’s reach in the global conference market. Parallel to the deal, Carlyle outlines a mid‑market ADG strategy aimed at capturing fragmented service providers, a move that reflects the firm’s push into lower‑ticket‑size transactions where competition is intensifying. Meanwhile, the €601 billion Dutch pension administrator APG signals a “defence‑adjacent” investment focus to pursue earlier‑stage tech ventures, indicating that sovereign‑type capital is increasingly comfortable backing venture‑stage companies that align with long‑term risk‑mitigation themes.

Talent Pressures in a Hot Secondary Market

Secondaries firms intensify hiring as deal flow accelerates, with buy‑side houses scrambling for seasoned professionals capable of sourcing and executing complex portfolio transactions. The talent shortage, amplified by a surge in secondary sales volumes, is prompting firms to offer equity‑linked compensation and expand geographic recruiting footprints, a trend that could reshape compensation norms across the broader private‑equity landscape.