Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 5:44 PM ET

Private Equity

Silver Lake and Digital Bridge are exploring an exit from Vantage Data Centers that could value the hyperscale operator at roughly $100bn, weighing either an IPO or a sale. Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire insurance risk exchange Accelerant for $4bn, while New Mountain also struck a fire safety deal with Jensen Hughes. Across the Pacific, EQT and Digital Garage raised their tender offer for Kakaku.com to ¥3,570 a share (about $22.40), aiming to outflank a competing proposal.

Fundraising & Strategic Moves

Hollyport Capital chose to remain independent by accepting backing from Blue Owl, a deal that reflects how industry growth may be fuelled. 2ND Capital is eyeing a Q4/Q1 close for Fund IV, which targets $1.25bn and has already closed on its first deal. Blackstone is exploring a broader push into the US retirement market, arguing that incorporating private markets into target-date funds makes sense given their long investment horizons.

Deal Activity & Market Trends

Optimum Energy, backed by Bernhard, acquired Hussung Mechanical Contractors and HMC Service Company, which serve healthcare, universities, and mission-critical facilities. Resurgens Technology Partners invested in quality compliance platform Qarma to accelerate its AI roadmap and international expansion. On the thematic side, a mid-year review of the private equity market’s hottest topics tracks how six key areas have developed so far this year and what might happen next.