Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Industrial and Technology Sector Acquisitions

AEA Enterprise backed the acquisition of industrial gases distributor Metroplex Welding Supply by Meritus . Platinum Equity has LMPG, with the founder and management team retaining significant stakes . KKR-backed Spectris, a supplier of high-tech precision instrumentation, has Sentech .

Venture Capital in AI and Specialized Software

Smallest.ai has raised $13 million to develop ultra-fast voice AI capable of passing the Turing test . Repeat founder Ryan Williams has seed funding for Ellis AI, a startup focused on providing AI solutions for private credit managers between $5 million and $10 million are notably clustering in sectors such as cancer therapeutics and space technology this year .

Private Equity Focus on Healthcare and Senior Care

senior care sector is experiencing significant dealmaking activity driven by supply and demand gaps Goldman Sachs, Brightstar Capital, Hidden River, and Pacific Avenue are actively transacting within the senior care market, with seven recent deals highlighted has completed a €1.5 billion deal in medical packaging, influenced by sustainability trends .

Personnel and Investment Firm Movements

Capitol Meridian Partners has appointed Maisha Glover as an operating partner, who previously held a partner role at McKinsey & Company Brightstar, and Health Wave are identified as investors targeting opportunities within the senior care segment .