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Last updated: July 20, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking Continues Across Sectors

Coalesce has acquired Progressive Safety and Jurgiel as part of its expansion of occupational health solutions through its portfolio company Examinetics. Separately, Greenbelt has invested in Bowe & Gant Electrical Services, with the company's co-founders retaining a significant equity stake. In the supply chain sector is set to acquire the European platform Supply On, which connects over 200 manufacturers with more than 140,000 suppliers globally. Wind Point-backed Assisi Pet Care has acquired Forthglade, a pet food and treats business, from IK Partners.

PE Firms Pursue Exits and Strategic Acquisitions

Blackstone is nearing a $400 million exit deal for RGIS, with an Israeli private equity firm in talks to acquire control of its international operations. Elsewhere, IVEST Cloverlay have achieved an early exit from their investment in Care Bears, with the brand reportedly exceeding operational and financial milestones. Meanwhile, Peak Rock is reportedly testing the buyout market for its private-label food company Berner, which has seen substantial revenue and EBITDA growth since its acquisition in 2015.

Specialized Investment and Growth in Technology

CVC DIF is set to acquire medical waste business Eco Eridania, which provides comprehensive waste management services to healthcare and industrial clients. This acquisition was also mentioned in a broader context of durable demand in the TICC (Technology, Information, Communications, and sector, where EQT sees compelling opportunities driven by AI. In the artificial intelligence space, CuspAI has secured $450 million to accelerate its efforts in materials discovery.

Latin America Sees Venture Capital Inflow, Regulatory Scrutiny Looms

Mexico's startups led the Latin American venture capital landscape in the second quarter, raising $944 million, a significant increase from the previous year and quarter. Despite growth in certain markets, private funds are facing ongoing regulatory pressure, with the SEC's enforcement actions indicating continued scrutiny of managers, according to McDermott Will & Schulte. Elsewhere, Apollo is reportedly in advanced talks for a $3 billion financing package for the Yankees.