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Blackstone has completed fundraising for its largest-ever infrastructure vehicle, surpassing its original target by nearly 30%. The fund will target energy transition, digital infrastructure, and transportation assets globally.
KKR has agreed to acquire MedVista Group, one of Europe's largest private healthcare operators, in a deal valuing the company at approximately $12 billion including debt.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a sweeping new proposal that would require PE firms to provide quarterly detailed breakdowns of all fees and expenses charged to fund investors.
Global PE dry powder has hit an unprecedented $4 trillion, driven by a prolonged deal-making slowdown and aggressive fundraising cycles. Industry experts warn that deployment pressure is mounting.
Industry leaders expressed guarded optimism for deal activity in 2026, pointing to improving exit markets and stabilizing credit conditions as key tailwinds for the year ahead.
Apollo Global Management has recruited Richard Leung, a 15-year Carlyle veteran, to lead its European private equity strategy as the firm expands its presence across the continent.
Continuation vehicles accounted for over 40% of GP-led secondary transactions last year, and the trend shows no signs of slowing. LPs are increasingly scrutinizing valuations and governance structures.
Thoma Bravo has closed its fifteenth flagship fund at $32 billion, making it the largest technology-focused PE fund ever raised. The firm plans to continue its buy-and-build strategy in enterprise software.
Swedish PE firm EQT Partners has reached an agreement to take NovaSilicon Inc. private in a deal valued at $8.5 billion, betting on growing demand for specialty semiconductor components.
Artificial intelligence is transforming every stage of the deal process, from sourcing to post-acquisition value creation. Firms that lag behind in adoption risk losing competitive edge.
Warburg Pincus has held a final close on its latest growth equity fund at $17 billion, exceeding its $15 billion target. The fund will invest in high-growth businesses across healthcare, technology, and financial services.
After two years of muted activity, the IPO market is showing renewed life with several large PE-backed companies filing for public offerings. The pipeline suggests a strong first half.
Brookfield is making a major push into the secondaries space, launching a dedicated $5 billion fund to acquire LP interests and provide GP-led liquidity solutions.
Bain Capital has finalized its acquisition of GreenLeaf Kitchens, a rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant chain with over 600 locations across North America.
The European Commission has proposed new screening mechanisms for private equity acquisitions of critical infrastructure assets, citing national security and economic resilience concerns.
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