Last updated: September 28, 2026, 10:06 PM ET
Infrastructure
Blackstone appointed former Infra Bridge co-head James Burke to lead its London infrastructure practice, bolstering its European footprint amid rising demand for energy transition and digital assets. The move follows a surge in global infrastructure fundraising, which reached $120bn in H1 2024, with LPs increasingly favoring managers with deep operational expertise.
Healthcare
Providence Equity agreed to acquire patient engagement platform Checked Up, adding to its growing healthcare IT portfolio valued at over $3bn. The deal reflects heightened PE interest in digital health tools that improve outpatient workflows and reduce administrative burdens, a segment that saw $8.2bn in deal volume during Q2 2024.
Diversified Activity
EQT launched a dedicated Middle East infrastructure platform targeting $5bn in assets, while QIC expanded its New York team with a senior hire focused on data centers and logistics. Concurrently, CAI invested in a European battery materials producer, underscoring continued capital allocation to energy transition enablers across private markets.