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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking and Exits

KKR has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in a 1.2 GW portfolio of onshore solar and wind assets across Europe from Total Energies, deploying €1.8 billion of insurance capital into the renewables sector. (REF:1) Permira converted part of its seven-year investment in sustainable fashion into cash after Reformation and its shareholders raised $210.9 million in an initial public offering priced at the bottom of its marketed range. (REF:6) Cortec is preparing to launch a sale process for A1 Garage Door Service, which has completed at least 17 add-on acquisitions since Cortec's initial investment in 2019. (REF:3) Easyjet extended the pre-emption undertaking (PUSU) deadline for Castlelake, one of the private equity firms pursuing the company, to August 7, aligning the timeframe with Apollo's deadline. (REF:9)

Venture Capital and AI Investments

Menlo Ventures is increasing its focus on larger deals in artificial intelligence, with managing partner Matt Murphy highlighting the firm's strategy to deploy new capital in the burgeoning AI sector. (REF:2) Index Ventures has raised a fresh $2 billion fund to double down on its investments in artificial intelligence. (REF:12) June, a startup backed by Marc Benioff, has emerged from stealth with $20 million in pre-seed funding to simplify AI adoption for businesses. (REF:7) Olix, a firm associated with James Dacombe, has achieved a valuation of $3.3 billion. (REF:4)

LP Strategies and New Market Entrants

New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) is planning to commit up to $2.7 billion to private equity for its fiscal year 2027. (REF:5) PE Club is leveraging the networks of former private equity executives to establish a platform for limited partners (LPs). (REF:8) Kong's new listed alternative trusts are expected to see potential use cases, varied investment horizons, and distinct fee models, with industry participants outlining likely adopters. (REF:10)

Regulatory and Emerging Trends

Europe has begun enforcing its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act rules, signaling a new era of regulatory oversight for AI technologies. (REF:14) The question of how "neolabs" will achieve profitability remains a significant point of discussion within the industry. (REF:13) Industry participants are observing 13 technical founders across Europe who are gaining attention from venture capital firms. (REF:11)