Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Private Equity Sector Activity

Golub Capital provided financing for fast-food chain Church’s Texas Chicken, which was acquired by High Bluff Capital Partners and Future Standard in 2021. Riverside-backed Decera Clinical invested in healthcare knowledge platform Onviv. Stonepeak and CMA CGM completed the formation of United Ports, with Stonepeak investing $2.4 billion for a 25 percent stake. AIP completed its buyout of material handling firm Intelligrated from Honeywell Technologies. HIG acquired infrastructure services and engineering firm Avove, which focuses on regulated water and power markets. Behrman-backed Micross acquired manufacturer AEMtec, a provider of microelectronic solutions for aerospace, defense, and medical applications. FEP acquired Australian Planet Fitness franchisee Bravo Fit, with Planet Fitness exiting its minority ownership position. BC Partners agreed to acquire a co-control stake in Info RLife, a Swiss CDMO specializing in IV infusion bags.

Family Office and Investment Strategy Shifts

Family office Green Bear is seeking to divest private equity fund stakes through bilateral sales as it reduces its exposure to illiquid assets. The firm is also favoring separately managed accounts, with Investment Chief Vishnu Amble citing cost-efficiency benefits amid moderating private equity returns. Visionaries is reportedly cutting its investment team to two lead partners for its next fund.

Dealmaking in Technology and Healthcare

AI rollup startup Dwelly with backing from EQT and General Catalyst. Throne Science, co-founded by a former Whoop CTO in a Series A round led by Will Ventures to track gut health using AI-powered toilet cameras. Startups at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity have attracted $855 million across more than 150 reported seed-stage rounds this year. AE Industrial Partners appointed Leonard Dollaga as operating partner to identify and assess new investment opportunities in national security sectors, particularly maritime.

Sector Investments and Deal Trends

Private equity-backed deals in wealth management have remained robust, with Carlyle making its debut investment from a new aerospace platform. Software disruption is driving buyers toward single-asset carried interest valuations, while Brookfield is meeting its Middle East targets.