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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking and Platform Building

KKR unveiled a new medical technology platform named Allyntra, built around Precipart, an existing portfolio company. This move signals KKR's strategic expansion within the healthcare sector. Elsewhere, backed Coalesce, acquired payroll service provider Paymasters Inc., broadening its human resources outsourcing solutions. Bregal's Juniper Landscaping platform also expanded its footprint by acquiring aquatic maintenance firms Compass Environmental and Aquatic Weeds. Arrow Global signed a deal to acquire Fusion Specialty Group, a managing general agent that has written approximately £290 million in gross premiums.

Sector Focus and Market Sentiment

Searchlight’s James identified B2B events and blue-collar services as high-conviction areas for the firm, suggesting selective deal activity will increase in the second half of the year as the bid-ask gap narrows. Redmayne also noted a bifurcation in the market, with premium assets attracting buyer interest while more cyclical businesses struggle. The secondaries market is also expected to see an uptick in activity during H2 after a challenging first half, according to market advisors. Several private equity firms, including Ares, Littlejohn, Palladium, and TPG, are reportedly evaluating the sale of environmental service providers in the coming months.

Venture Capital and European Startup Growth

Europe experienced its strongest venture funding quarter in four years during Q2, with startups raising approximately $24 billion, a roughly one-third increase quarter-over-quarter. In specific investments, PSG Equity agreed to a majority growth investment in Bright Analytics, a Belgian corporate performance management software provider serving over 1,300 customers across Europe. World Fund and IQ Capital were among the backers of a €91 million round for Quantumdiamonds. O2 Investment Partners appointed Micah Dawson as an operating partner to drive value across its portfolio companies.