Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Private‑Equity Activity

CalPERS reaffirms private equity as its “top‑performing asset class,” noting the pension’s shift to a total‑portfolio approach in July and projecting continued allocation to the sector amid strong vintage returns. Meanwhile, Second Nature Brands secures a deal to acquire Tillamook’s meat‑snack line, with sellers Insignia Capital and family shareholders finalizing a transaction valued at an undisclosed sum, expanding the Cap Vest‑backed platform’s presence in the high‑growth snack market. In a separate controversy, Brendan Foody accuses Sequoia of “dual‑pricing” tactics, alleging the firm sells identical equity stakes at different prices, a claim that could intensify scrutiny of valuation practices among top‑tier venture investors.