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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 8:37 AM ET

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Private equity activity accelerated in the vision care sector as Brightstar Capital Partners announced an investment in Simon Eye Holdings, an integrated vision care platform founded in 1987 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The deal adds to a broader wave of healthcare consolidation, with Simon Eye's multi-state optometry network positioning it as a strategic target for strategic and financial buyers seeking exposure to aging demographics and evolving eye care delivery models.

Real Estate

King Street appointed Sujan Patel as a senior adviser to its European real estate business, filling the void left by the departure of real estate co-head Paul Brennan. The hire signals the firm's continued focus on transatlantic opportunities amid shifting capital flows, as European property markets grapple with higher-for-longer interest rates and evolving remote work patterns affecting commercial real estate demand.