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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Fundraising

Wynnchurch-backed Principal Industries has acquired GENLED Brands, a provider of LED components and engineered assemblies. In a similar transaction within the IT services sector, Agellus Capital-backed CompassMSP acquired The Logic Group, a managed IT and cybersecurity firm. Renovus's portfolio company TJP, a healthcare marketing communications firm, acquired life sciences commercial FX2 Virtual. Separately, I Squared Capital is set to acquire Milestone Environmental from SK Capital. Milestone operates 15 disposal facilities for oil and gas drilling waste across active U.S. energy basins. Unity Partners also entered the professional services space, acquiring accounting firm Meaden & Moore.

Venture Capital & Growth Investments

AI law startup Norm has secured $120 million in Series C funding, achieving a unicorn valuation of $1.2 billion. The round was led by Khosla Ventures. In a separate development, venture capital firm Chemistry is raising $500 million for its second fund, following a successful debut fund. This activity signals ongoing investor confidence in the technology and AI sectors, despite broader market volatility.

Firm Appointments & Secondaries Market

AEA Investors has appointed Adam Biren as partner and head of capital formation for the Americas, operating out of its New York office. Meanwhile, the secondaries market continues to see activity, with Patria's head of secondaries Patrick Knechtli noting that dealflow remains robust as distribution to paid-in capital issues persist. Patria's latest secondaries fund recently closed on $677 million, exceeding its target, with a focus on smaller-sized transactions.

UK Tech Policy & Market Trends

The UK tech sector is navigating policy shifts, with Liz Kendall expressing a desire to continue as the UK's tech secretary. This political engagement comes as the broader private equity market demonstrates a growing appetite for acquiring accounting and professional services firms, as evidenced by Unity Partners' recent deal.