Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Data Centers & Infrastructure Investments

Blackstone is preparing to invest $30bn in Japan's artificial intelligence data center infrastructure over the next three to five years. In Europe, Bain Capital is seeking fresh capital for its data centre platform Hscale, with Dubai Holding reportedly weighing a stake. Meanwhile, a former Meta CTO highlights infrastructure as a strategic moat, suggesting a coming power crunch may favor companies building robust physical technological foundations.

Fundraising & Investment Activity

Valor Equity Partners is looking to raise a $2.5 billion Fund VII, according to new details. In the secondaries market, Painswick Capital views single-asset continuation vehicles as a core private equity strategy and has built its firm around this thesis. Amidst this activity, panellists at the European Fund Finance Association conference noted that fund finance has evolved into a multi-instrument and life-cycle-wide toolkit, driven by increased investor appetite and liquidity.

Software & Technology Investments

Thoma Bravo has made a growth investment in Padoa, a European provider of occupational health, safety, and prevention software, serving health centers and employers. Dutch manager Main Capital, focused on 'mission-critical companies', has raised €5.25bn and is opening a London office, with managing partner Sjoerd Aarts suggesting its focus offers some insulation from AI-driven market volatility. Separately, AI startup XCures has closed a $46 million Series B financing round led by Innovius Capital to streamline patient data and medical records.

Buyouts & Strategic Exits

Providence Equity Partners is in exclusive talks to sell its theatre group ATG Entertainment to media mogul Ari Emanuel's Mari Group for approximately $6 billion. In a divestment, Ara Partners plans to sell advanced magnetics company Vacuumschmelze to Energy Fuels for $1.9 billion, a business holding over 400 patents. Huron Capital-backed Exigent has acquired Superior Building Services, a mechanical contractor focused on HVAC, plumbing, and engineering services.

Franchise & Service Sector Investments

Orangewood Partners is investing in and growing franchisees across the restaurant and retail sectors, aligning with AI's transformation of customer feedback and service. In logistics, Quad-C has invested in Armstrong Transport Group, with the executive management team maintaining significant ownership. Additionally, Inflexion-backed Ranger Fire and Security has made two add-on acquisitions.

Sector-Specific & Niche Investments

Juggernaut Capital Partners is teaming up with former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale to pursue a controlling stake in a football club, with plans to expand into golf and women's sports. In government technology, ACP-backed Schneider Geospatial has acquired New England Geo Systems, a provider of GIS-based Saa S solutions. New Mountain has invested in engineering firm RRC Companies, appointing Dr. Hisham Mahmoud as chairman.

International & Personnel Moves

HIG Capital has appointed Carlos Couret as managing director, who will also lead the firm's lower mid-market private equity efforts in Spain. In Asia, Temasek's Sea Town and Oman's sovereign fund are anchoring a $255 million private credit deal for Vinpearl. Meanwhile, state-backed investors are showing interest in programmatic sales, and South Korean investment bank KB Securities is open to LP and GP-led secondaries partnerships in Asia and the U.S.