Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 6, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Energy & Infrastructure Deals

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is set to acquire Dresser Utility Solutions, a provider of natural gas and water measurement equipment, in a transaction marking the first deal for the firm's latest fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V. Separately, Permira has agreed to invest in Quadrante, an Iberian engineering and consulting firm focused on energy transition, representing the global investment firm's second such deal under its dedicated strategy. Avance Capital Management has also backed infrastructure firm Lexxel, with the company's founders reinvesting significant equity. In a move targeting industrial decarbonization, Foresight Group is eyeing opportunities, while Capmont plans to carve out Dyneon, a fluoropolymer manufacturer, from 3M Deutschland. HIG Capital is acquiring a majority stake in Germany's Terras Group, which provides infrastructure engineering and construction services.

Fundraising & Secondaries Activity

Eurazeo successfully closed its fifth private equity secondaries program at €2.3 billion, surpassing its €2 billion target. In the mid-market space, CVC Capital Partners finalized its European-focused Catalyst III fund at approximately €3 billion, nearly doubling its initial fundraising goal. These fundraising successes come as some investors are reportedly concentrating capital within megafunds, potentially overlooking opportunities in smaller vehicles, according to market commentary.

Technology & Software Investments

Bridgepoint has provided a €200 million minority investment to Skello, an AI-powered HR management software provider serving 25,000 businesses across Europe. The broader software sector may see increased investor interest, with a substantial pension fund actively seeking bargains in the space.

Divestitures & Strategic Exits

Bruin Capital is selling its golf simulation company, Full Swing, to Versant Media for $530 million. In a significant industrial materials transaction, Lone Star Funds has agreed to acquire Conti Tech, the rubber and thermoplastics unit of Continental, for €4 billion. CVC Capital Partners has agreed to sell D-Marin, which operates 28 marinas across the EMEA region, to Infra Via. Warburg Pincus is exiting its stake in Singular Bank, a private banking specialist, to a consortium led by ING.

Infrastructure & Real Assets

EQT is set to acquire Orikan, a parking, enforcement, and compliance technology provider, as part of its expansion into the Asia Pacific mid-market. In a potential major take-private deal, Castlelake has secured conditional board backing for a £5.5 billion offer for UK budget airline easy Jet, which would value the company at approximately $7.3 billion. Investors continue to pour capital into cleantech, EV, and sustainability-focused startups, with $15 billion invested in seed-through-growth rounds in the first half of the year, indicating a stabilization in funding amid growing energy demand.