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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Private Equity Infrastructure and Credit

Partners Group closed its fourth direct infrastructure program above $15bn, marking its largest infrastructure raise to date and exceeding its predecessor vintage by over 50%. The fund is already more than 40% committed. In parallel, Apollo Global Management is targeting up to $20bn of private credit deployment in Mexico, focusing on the nation's nearshoring-driven infrastructure build-out.

Deal Activity in Industrials and Tech

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, with a workforce exceeding 1,600 employees. Meanwhile, Monomoy Capital is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell concrete manufacturer Cast-Crete, which could fetch a valuation of up to $850m based on recent multiples in the building products sector. The tech sector continues to see significant job cuts, with over 127,000 workers at U.S. tech companies laid off in 2025 and into 2026, according to Crunchbase News.