Private Equity

Argand Partners: Gerald Lizzo Promoted To Vice President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Argand Partners has promoted Gerald Lizzo to Vice President, marking his latest advancement since joining the firm in 2023.

Oridian Capital Partners: Private Equity Firm Rebrands From HCI Equity Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Lower middle market private equity firm HCI Equity Partners has officially rebranded as Oridian Capital Partners, marking a formal evolution of a leadership transition and strategic shift that took place prior to 2018.

Dossier: Strategic Investment Raised From American Pacific Group Affiliate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

American Pacific Group, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, announced that an affiliate has made a strategic investment in Dossier, a fast-growing fragrance company known for delivering high-quality, affordable scents. The investment was made in partnership with founder Sergio Tache and existing shareholders, with Tache continuing to lead the company as chief executive officer.

Jolt Capital: Tara Akhavan Appointed As Value Creation Partner To Drive Portfolio Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Growth-focused private equity firm Jolt Capital has appointed Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective May 1, 2026. Based in Montreal, she will join the firm’s newly established value creation team, working closely with portfolio company executives to enhance performance, define and execute growth strategies, accelerate go-to-market initiatives, and support international expansion.

Guild Garage Group: Oak Hill Capital Partnership To Accelerate Home Services Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Guild Garage Group, an alliance of residential garage door service providers, has partnered with Oak Hill Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, to support the company’s next phase of expansion. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

HarbourVest Partners: Education Partnership Announced With CAIA For Private Markets Training

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

HarbourVest Partners has announced a new education partnership with Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association to expand training and professional development across the private markets industry.

Ares: $5.4 Billion Raised For U.S. And Europe Value-Add Real Estate Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Ares Management Corporation announced that it has raised approximately $5.4 billion in aggregate capital to invest in value-add real estate opportunities across high-conviction markets in the United States and Europe. The total includes equity commitments and related transaction vehicles tied to two major funds, Ares US Real Estate Fund XI and Ares European Property Enhancement Partners IV.

L Squared Capital Partners: $2 Billion Raised For Fifth Private Equity Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

L Squared Capital Partners announced the closing of its fifth private equity fund, L Squared Capital Partners V, at its $2.0 billion hard cap, marking a significant milestone for the firm as it approaches its 12th anniversary. The fund was oversubscribed, enabling the firm to complete a first and final close efficiently while expanding its base of global institutional investors.

KKR: $23 Billion North America Private Equity Fund Closed For Regional Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

KKR announced the final close of its North America Fund XIV at approximately $23 billion, marking the firm’s largest private equity fund dedicated exclusively to the region. The fund will pursue opportunistic investments across North America using KKR’s established, disciplined investment strategy.

CenterOak Partners Acquires Tire And Automotive Service Platform Grismer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

CenterOak Partners has completed a majority recapitalization of Grismer Tire & Auto Service, a long-established operator of tire and automotive service centers based in Dayton, Ohio. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Sapphire Gas Solutions: Antin Infrastructure Partners Acquires Natural Gas Solutions Provider From Apollo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Antin Infrastructure Partners has acquired Sapphire Gas Solutions from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, marking the eighth investment from Antin’s Flagship Fund V.

Peak Rock Capital Acquires Employee Health And Safety Software Business From UL Solutions And Launches PureEHS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has completed its acquisition of the employee health and safety software business of UL Solutions Inc., marking a strategic expansion into mission-critical enterprise software for safety-focused industries.