Private Equity 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Sports and Tech Investments

Harbinger Capital is taking a minority ownership stake in the MLB's Athletics, a move tied to the club's equity financing for a new ballpark in Las Vegas. In the tech sector, Softbank is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of ETH spinout Gravis, signaling continued interest in specialized technology ventures.

Healthcare and Communications Funding

SkyKnight Capital plans to invest in Apex Infusion, an infusion services provider, with FFL Partners remaining a minority investor. Separately, Providence Equity is investing in SCG, a UK-based communications and IT provider serving approximately 35,000 small and medium-sized businesses.

Fundraising and Fintech Activity

Harbour Vest successfully closed its seventh co-investment program at $4.75 billion, surpassing its fundraising target. In fintech led in backing deals exceeding $5 million in the second quarter, overtaking Y Combinator for the first time in several quarters.

Veterinary Sector Deal Flow

Private equity are actively investing in the veterinary care sector, with Warburg Pincus, Great Point Partners, Axcel, and Bansk Group among those completing transactions in this area.