Private Equity 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 1, 2026, 6:24 AM ET

M&A Activity

Arcus agrees to buy SK Pharma from Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital for approximately $124 billion, expanding the Bielefeld-based operator's temperature-controlled warehouse network across key European logistics hubs. Meanwhile, Ambienta builds Nordic aquaculture tech platform through four strategic acquisitions of Bio Marine, FLS, Smir and Gro Aqua, consolidating fish-farming technology to address sustainability and efficiency in seafood production.

Firms & Acquisitions

Bridgepoint-backed Analysys Mason picks up Swedish AI consultancy Modulai, integrating about 35 engineers specializing machine learning capabilities to strengthen its digital consultancy portfolio. Eurazeo opens first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, positioning the firm as a hub for institutional investor outreach across the Gulf region.

Fundraising & Capital

Dig Ventures raises $120m to back Europe’s AI infrastructure startups, targeting early-stage opportunities in compute and tooling. Wellness marketplace Healf tops Sifted ranking of 250 fastest-growing startups in Europe, reflecting strong consumer demand in the health-tech sector.