Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

Deal Activity Across Industries

Thoma Bravo agreed to sell Command Alkon, a software and platform technology provider for the heavy building materials industry, to Francisco Partners. Axum Capital reached an agreement to acquire Barcode, a Los Angeles-based plant-based and hydration drink brand. Ridgemont has acquired Entact, a national provider of environmental remediation and geotechnical construction services, from JFLCO. Wynnchurch-backed Trimlite purchased Barnett Millworks, a doormaker, expanding its geographic footprint into the Southeast market and strengthening its North American customer service capabilities.

Wind Point Partners is acquiring ECI, a managed services provider for alternative asset managers and regulated financial firms, from H.I.G. Capital. Advent HarbourVest have agreed to acquire FNZ Bank in Germany, which connects over 50,000 financial advisers, 200 asset managers, and more than 400 distribution partners. EIP and Ocean Sound-backed Convey has acquired Selectron, a company specializing in government and utility software for omnichannel communications and engagement. BV Investments is backing Thomas & Company, a workforce compliance service provider, to support its next phase of growth.

Sector-Specific Transactions and Investments

Nordic Capital is acquiring BWXT's medical business for up to $800 million in a move into the radiopharma sector. Private equity is showing increased interest in naval shipbuilding deals, with Sheridan Capital Partners acquiring Carolina Components Group, a provider of custom-engineered bioprocessing assemblies. KKR is reportedly set to take Integer Holdings private in a transaction valued at $5.7 billion.

Fundraising and Secondaries Market

LGT Capital has launched its debut credit secondaries strategy, aiming to invest in LP-led, GP-led, and opportunistic deals with a focus on senior lending. Met Life has closed a $1.2 billion managed fund deal with Lexington, having initially offered a portfolio of funds and co-investments with a net asset value of $1.8 billion. Apollo is approximately halfway to its target for Fund XI, which has a fundraising goal of $22 billion to $25 billion and began its capital raise in February.

Industry Events

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