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Advent exits OLAPLEX in $1.4bn sale to Henkel as premium beauty M&A accelerates Advent has agreed to sell OLAPLEX to Henkel in a transaction valued at $1.4bn, as the private equity firm exits…
Alterra backs General Atlantic in Wireless Logic deal as Middle East investment continues Alterra has backed General Atlantic’s investment in Wireless Logic, as Middle East investors continue…
Bank of America launches private capital M&A unit to unlock private equity exits Bank of America has launched a dedicated Private Capital M&A Group, as the investment bank positions itself…
Bain secures $300m loan to back Australian wealth acquisition Bain Capital has secured a A$430m loan, equivalent to approximately $300m, to finance its acquisition of Perpetual’s Australian wealth…
Blackstone commits $250m to UAE payments platform in $1bn bet amid regional tensions Blackstone has committed $250m to Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, as the private equity firm continues to…
Cinven adds GIC as partner in Envu to drive value creation Cinven has agreed to sell a strategic minority stake in Envu to GIC, as the private equity firm brings in a long-term partner to support…
Advent moves to deploy $1bn into defence technology Advent is preparing to invest up to $1bn in defence technology, as the private equity firm looks to expand its exposure to next-generation…
Pictet raises $440m for first direct private equity fund targeting founder-led businesses Pictet Alternative Advisors has closed its first direct private equity strategy at €403m, equivalent to…
Brookfield and La Caisse acquire Boralex in $9.7bn take-private to scale renewables growth Brookfield, alongside La Caisse, has agreed to acquire Boralex in a transaction valuing the renewable…
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Harvey hits $11bn valuation as GIC and Sequoia lead $200m round GIC and Sequoia have co-led a $200m funding round in Harvey, as the investors double down on AI-driven legal infrastructure in a deal…
Aurelius targets $4.6bn Carrefour Belgium carve-out Aurelius is exploring a potential acquisition of Carrefour’s Belgian business, as the private equity firm looks to capitalise on carve-out…
Ares caps withdrawals from $10.7bn fund as private credit faces redemption surge Ares Management has capped withdrawals from its $10.7bn Strategic Income Fund, as the private equity firm responds to…
TPG and Allianz lead $350m investment in CMT to scale AI-driven mobility platform TPG and Allianz have led a $350m strategic investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics, as the private equity firms…
Advent expands beauty portfolio with $165m Salt & Stone deal Advent has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Salt & Stone, as the private equity firm expands its exposure to high-growth…
Apollo commits $3.7bn to NSG in largest Japan private equity investment Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7bn, marking the…
CVC and Silver Lake test $6.7bn RAC IPO as investor outreach begins CVC Capital Partners and Silver Lake have begun investor outreach for a potential London IPO of RAC, as the private equity firms…
Advent exits £46m Trustpilot stake as shares fall following discounted sale Advent has sold a £46m stake in Trustpilot, marking a partial exit for the private equity firm and triggering a sharp…
Blackstone targets €100m disposal from €700m Paris acquisition Blackstone has appointed Knight Frank to market a portfolio of Parisian apartments, as the private equity firm advances value creation…
GI Partners advances sale talks for $3.5bn American Residential Services GI Partners is exploring a potential sale of American Residential Services that could value the business at more than $3.5bn,…
Apollo and Bain lead €4bn bidding race for Continental’s industrial unit Apollo Global Management and Bain Capital are among the private equity firms competing to acquire Continental’s ContiTech…
Blackstone eyes $300m IPL deal in first move into sports Blackstone is evaluating a potential $200m to $300m investment in the Indian Premier League, as the private equity firm considers its first…
Top private equity news of the week Advent and Cinven are exploring a potential €25bn exit of TK Elevator as Kone enters advanced discussions to acquire the private equity-owned business, Bloomberg…
Aware Super appoints Alex Satchcroft to lead $11bn private equity portfolio Aware Super has appointed Alex Satchcroft as Head of Private Equity, placing him in charge of the pension fund’s $11bn…
Private equity targets $7bn Kuwait pipeline deal as Gulf energy transactions push ahead Private equity and infrastructure funds are showing continued interest in Gulf energy assets, as Kuwait…
Actis acquires 90% of 800 Super as Southeast Asia deployment reaches $1.7bn Actis has completed the acquisition of a 90% stake in Singapore-based environmental management company 800 Super….
Lead Edge lands $3.5bn for seventh fund focused on software deals Lead Edge Capital has raised $3.5bn for its seventh fund, as the growth equity firm doubles down on software investments despite…
Apollo acquires 37% stake in €1.75bn Syntegon alongside CVC to drive next growth phase Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire a 37% minority stake in Syntegon from CVC Capital Partners, as the…
OpenAI offers 17.5% returns to attract private equity in AI joint venture push OpenAI is offering private equity firms a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5% as it seeks to secure investment into…
Ares commits €1bn to Plenitude in €13.1bn valuation deal with Eni Ares Management has committed at least €1bn as part of a €1.5bn capital increase in Plenitude, as the private equity firm…
Danone expands portfolio with celebrity-backed Huel takeover Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based nutrition brand Huel, as the company strengthens its position in the rapidly growing health and…
Coefficient Capital raises $500m across funds to scale consumer growth strategy Coefficient Capital has raised more than $500m across two investment vehicles, as the growth equity firm expands its…
Fund Friday: Top fundraising news in private equity Blackstone has raised more than $12bn for its latest Asia-Pacific buyout fund, as the firm continues to attract capital despite a challenging…
Philippe Laffont’s $70bn Coatue pivots to launch AI crossover fund Coatue Management is preparing to launch a new AI and technology-focused fund, as the $70bn investment firm adapts its strategy to…
Mutares accelerates deal activity with €2.5bn acquisitions pipeline Mutares is preparing for a significant increase in transaction activity in Q2 2026, as the private equity firm advances both its…
Blackstone’s $83bn BCRED moves ahead with new CLO issuance Blackstone is preparing a new collateralised loan obligation through its flagship private credit vehicle BCRED, according to Bloomberg….
Star Capital-backed Vincorion jumps on €980m IPO debut Star Capital saw strong investor demand materialise in the IPO of Vincorion, as shares in the German defence technology company jumped around…
Partners Group builds India presence with planned $1bn buyout fund Partners Group is seeking to raise at least $1bn for its inaugural India-focused buyout fund, as the firm accelerates its expansion…
CVC Credit backs Waterland acquisition of Palletways with senior debt financing CVC Credit has provided senior debt financing to support Waterland Private Equity’s acquisition of Palletways,…
Blackstone raises over $12bn for Asia buyout fund amid private equity slowdown Blackstone has raised more than $12bn for its latest Asia-Pacific buyout fund, as the firm continues to attract capital…