Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 5:44 AM ET

Deals

I Squared Capital agreed to acquire oOh!media in a scheme of arrangement valuing the out-of-home advertising operator at approximately $733m on an enterprise basis ($631m equity), a 100% premium. The Spanish mid-market is drawing dealmakers as family-owned companies approach succession decisions and seek external support to professionalize and scale, per PE Hub.

AI & Talent

A DeepMind shakeup tests the UK’s AI ambitions, with the lab’s future becoming critical for the UK tech ecosystem, Sifted reports. Meanwhile, AI healthcare startup Nabla’s new CEO Brian Manning says he’s not here to be acquired, signaling a focus on independent growth rather than an exit.