Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking Continues Across Sectors

Private equity firms are actively engaged in both new investments and exits. Nous Research is in talks to raise at least $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, with participation from Robot and USV. In the industrial sector acquired powder spray producer Powder Alloy, aiming to establish a specialty materials platform. The HVAC sector saw exit its investment in Custom Air, which it had grown through five add-on acquisitions, selling to Service Logic Holdings Canada.

Consolidation and Expansion in Healthcare and Energy Storage

Warburg Pincus has backed the merger of Bond Vet and Small Door Veterinary, creating an entity that will oversee over 55 clinics across key U.S. regions and plans further expansion. In the energy storage market subsidiary Stryten Energy has acquired C&D Trojan Battery, a KPS Capital Partners-backed company. This move will consolidate Stryten's operations to 15 battery manufacturing and component facilities throughout the U.S., employing 3,700 individuals.