Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Infrastructure and Credit Sees Major Capital Inflows

Partners Group closed its fourth direct infrastructure program above $15 billion, marking its largest infrastructure raise to date and exceeding its predecessor vintage by over 50%. The fund is already over 40% committed. Meanwhile, Apollo is targeting up to $20 billion for private credit deployment in Mexico, aiming to capitalize on the country's infrastructure build-out driven by nearshoring trends.

Software and Industrial Acquisitions Continue

TJC is set to acquire electrical power firm Sunbelt Solomon from Trilantic North America. Sunbelt Solomon operates 42 locations across the US, Canada, and Chile. In the software sector, Cinven will acquire Salsify, a company that boasts a network of over 2,000 customers.

Private Equity Invests in Niche Manufacturing and Healthcare

Monomoy is reportedly in advanced sale talks for concrete manufacturer Cast-Crete, which could be valued up to $850 million based on recent multiples for building products companies. In the healthcare space, Truehelm-backed Wildflower Health has acquired maternity and women’s pelvic health platform Every Mother. Additionally, Equality Asset-backed Mindoula has picked up Janus Healthcare Partners and Valera Health, focusing on engaging hard-to-reach individuals and families. Butterfly and Graham Partners plan to invest in flavor maker Custom Flavors, serving industries such as protein & nutrition and functional food & beverage.

Venture Capital Backs Robotics and AI Innovation

Travis Kalanick’s robotics company, Atoms in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Uber also participating. Menlo Ventures' Matt Murphy highlighted the extraordinary growth of AI startups, citing Anthropic's rapid revenue increase as an example of unprecedented expansion in the venture landscape.

Fintech and Sports Investing Draw Attention

Fintech firm Revolut has reportedly achieved a valuation of $115 billion in an employee share sale. In sports and government technology, former NFL quarterback Eli Manning shared insights on his investment journey, including his role with BBQGuys and a foray into govtech alongside Enlightenment Capital and Align Capital.