Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Private Equity Consolidation and Strategic Investments

Private markets are witnessing a significant wave of consolidation, with major players actively acquiring other firms. KKR is acquiring a 51% stake in Thomson Reuters’ global print business for $500 million, while Apollo and Clearlake are also among those buying into the trend. This strategic move sees Thomson Reuters retaining a 49% equity stake in the joint venture as part of the deal. In other sector-specific deals three transportation technology firms, and health, safety, and environmental services company Cross Safety. Innovatus-backed Meet ad agency The Loomis Agency, including its digital marketing arm.

Sectoral Expansion and New Leadership

Private equity firms continue to expand their portfolios across diverse sectors, from healthcare to industrial services. ArchiMed has taken biopharma firm Esperion Therapeutics private for $1.1 billion, focusing on therapies for cardiometabolic and rare diseases. In the veterinary space Holistic Veterinary Care, a Northern California-based community of veterinary hospitals. Kaltroco invested in the school dental program Smile America Partners to support its growth. Meanwhile, the industrial sector saw specialty component supplier Rocket Seals, and Odyssey invested in packaging and logistics firm Trans Pak to fuel its next growth phase. Partners also in heavy civil contractor Strategic Land Services, which supports electric grid expansion.

Capital Formation and Strategic Hires

Sophisticated capital formation tools are becoming increasingly vital, with secondaries markets playing a crucial role. Investors using to unlock liquidity, retain high-conviction assets, and reposition platforms for growth. Asante is building out its Asia-Pacific secondaries business with an ex-Evercore hire responsible for originating and leading transactions in the region as part of this expansion. In leadership appointments, Banyan promoted Simon Gélinas to managing director and investments head, where he will oversee investment selection and asset management. Vance Street Jason Burmer as managing director and head of business development, having previously led similar functions at Edgewater Capital Partners. Gen Nx360 tapped Adam Feuer as an operating partner, following his experience at One Rock Capital Partners.

Venture Capital and Niche Funds

Venture capital continues to flow into promising startups, with a notable $1 billion investment from General Catalyst's unconventional Customer Value Fund into David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 for its longevity vitamin drink. Cybersecurity startups are also seeing robust funding, with Q2 2026 drawing $4.4 billion in seed- through growth-stage financing for privacy and cybersecurity ventures. In other investment news tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners, with Unity Partners retaining a minority stake. Pincus-led investors a controlling stake in pharmacy Pantherx Rare from sellers Nautic Partners, General Atlantic, and The Vistria Group. CalPERS reported a on its private equity investments.