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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

European Funds Seek Growth and Diversification

EQT's €5bn is reportedly in talks to lead a funding round for Mistral AI, signaling a significant investment in the artificial intelligence sector. In Germany, H.I.G. Capital has launched Highground Living, a new residential platform valued at €1bn, to tap into the German property market. Meanwhile, Germany's KENFO plans to increase its overall private markets allocation to 30% from 25% over the next two years, though it will trim its exposure to private equity.

US Firms Expand and Divest

Founders Fund has hired Ryan Beiermeister, a former executive from OpenAI, as a partner, bolstering its expertise in the technology sector. In the healthcare services space has acquired Kids Bowel & Bladder, a continuing education provider. Trive Capital has sold Kittyhawk, a HIP services provider, to its portfolio company Machine Sciences, which is backed by Viking Global. Health Wave has acquired Alamar Senior Living, a memory care community. Additionally, Serent-backed Raintree has acquired Spike Technologies, a healthcare AI firm.

Venture Capital Activity and Tech Valuations

Fora, an AI-powered travel agency, has achieved unicorn status, raising $60 million in a Series D round led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, valuing the company at $1 billion. Verdane has expanded its portfolio by acquiring stakes in four technology businesses from Trifork Labs, including companies focused on event-sourcing, digital health, software, and cybersecurity.

Strategic Investments and Market Focus

Advantage Partners is developing a strategy to target Japanese firms that are protected from foreign takeovers, focusing on companies central to the country's economic security. In the energy infrastructure sector, Tailwater has backed Pickton Gas Storage, which is led by the former management team of Nor Tex Midstream Partners. CCMP has sold BGIS to Veritas, while building products companies continue to attract interest from private equity firms like CD&R and Truelink.