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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Aerospace & Defense Deals

Private equity firms are actively divesting and consolidating within the aerospace and defense sector. European mid-market firm Inflexion exited its stake in aerospace supplier Avantus to U.S. buyout firm Arcline Investment. Separately, KKR agreed to sell its Ocean Yield ship leasing platform, which holds over 70 vessels across various maritime sectors, to AP Moller. Meanwhile, German drone maker Quantum Systems has secured $1.2 billion in funding, signaling ambitious expansion plans that may include humanoid technologies, and investors are increasingly eyeing defense-related strategies, anticipating a potential €9 trillion spending increase over the next decade LP interest in defense.

Health & Nutrition Consolidation

The health and nutrition sector is seeing significant consolidation as larger entities merge with specialized manufacturers. Cinven and Bridgepoint-backed Vitamin Well is set to combine with EMPWR, a Belgian contract development and manufacturing organization for nutritional bars. In a move towards specialized medical manufacturing, Apheon is acquiring Teknimed, a producer of orthopedic bone cements and biomaterials.

Software & Tech Acquisitions

Software providers are attracting private equity attention, particularly those serving niche markets. Danish car dealership software provider Auto IT has been acquired by UnameIT, a company backed by Main Capital. This acquisition suggests continued interest in vertical Saa S solutions within the automotive retail industry.

Venture Capital & Startup Funding

The venture capital landscape is marked by substantial funding rounds for advanced technology and efforts to broaden access to the startup ecosystem. German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has raised $1.2 billion to fuel its growth and exploration of new technologies. In the artificial intelligence space, the release of Anthropic's latest model is prompting defensive strategies among science startups, indicating a competitive and rapidly evolving market. To address talent gaps, Common Ventures has launched a new scheme aimed at bringing working-class graduates into the startup sector. The European Union is also working to resolve funding disputes, offering a quota deal to end a standoff over a €5bn Scaleup fund with the UK and France EU quota deal offered.