Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking Continues Amidst Strategic Shifts

Private equity firms in the past day, signaling continued activity in the sector. Searchlight and Abry have finalized the take-private buyout of IoT company Kore. In parallel, I Squared-backed Liberty Tire Recycling has expanded its operations by acquiring All American Tire, Tire Recycling, and Genan Inc. Falfurrias has injected capital into Factor Lab, an AI firm specializing in work risk management for distributed operations.

Sector Investments and Team Restructuring

Several private equity firms and underwent internal changes. Bluestone has backed Delphinus Engineering, appointing Roby Lentz as CEO. Premier Care Dental Management, a PE-backed dental organization, acquired cosmetic dentistry practice Brookline Smile Artists. Meanwhile, Visionaries is reportedly shaking up its investment team ahead of a new fund launch. In a significant exit, Kayne Anderson and Warburg Pincus agreed to sell Wild Fire Energy for approximately $4.06 billion.