Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: June 16, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Tech & Software Deals

Secured AI coding tool gave SpaceX a foothold in enterprise software as it paid $60 billion for Cursor, the largest startup M&A of the year and a sign that aerospace firms are diversifying into high‑margin Saa S. In parallel, backed CaseWorthy saw Rubicon pour capital into the nonprofit‑focused case‑management platform, expanding its footprint in government tech contracts. Meanwhile, acquired DNS security firm added Efficient IP to its portfolio, positioning Francisco Partners to capitalize on rising demand for network‑infrastructure protection as cyber threats intensify across cloud environments.

Industrial & Manufacturing Moves

Bought fire‑safety maker saw Del Cam‑backed Space Age Electronics absorb Sprink Guard, broadening its product line for life‑safety equipment and unlocking cross‑sell opportunities with existing clients in commercial construction. Took majority stake in prosthetics specialist Willow Wood, giving CVC control over a niche market of advanced limb‑technology that benefits from aging demographics and increasing healthcare reimbursement rates. At the same time, acquired electrical contractor enabled Green Arrow, with CAI Capital support, to integrate HBC Company’s electrical services into its transportation‑infrastructure platform, strengthening its bid for larger public‑works contracts.

Services, Advisory and Exit Activity

Exited retail commerce agency marked HIG Capital’s clean break from Bluebird, a deal structured alongside a founder‑led recapitalization that returns capital to limited partners while preserving the firm’s growth trajectory in ecommerce enablement. Purchased consulting firm gave LGP control of Cumming Group, a advisory powerhouse serving over 4,000 clients including 41 Fortune 100 firms, expanding the firm’s reach in construction and infrastructure advisory amid a wave of corporate‑capex spending. In a complementary move, acquired AR platform saw Flatirons integrate Scope AR’s enterprise‑level augmented‑reality solution, enhancing its technical‑content platform for aerospace and defense customers seeking procedural efficiency and reduced downtime.

Consumer & Infrastructure Investments

Snapped up Pizza Hut transferred the iconic fast‑food brand to Long Range Capital for $2.7 billion, excluding the China franchise and reflecting private‑equity confidence in revitalizing legacy restaurant chains through menu innovation and digital ordering. Simultaneously, bought electric‑components platform allowed Lead Edge Capital to add Elektrik to its data‑center infrastructure playbook, targeting the growing demand for power‑distribution solutions that underpin cloud‑hosting growth. Together, these transactions illustrate a broader PE trend of pairing legacy consumer assets with technology‑enabled operational upgrades to drive margin expansion.