Private Equity

Pictet Alternative Advisors: €403 Million Raised For First Direct Private Equity Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Pictet Alternative Advisors has announced the final close of its first direct private equity strategy, Pictet Private Equity Entrepreneur Capital I, at €403 million, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s direct investing capabilities.

O2 Investment Partners: Rob Hays Appointed Head Of Investor Relations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

O2 Investment Partners has appointed Rob Hays as its new Head of Investor Relations, bringing in a seasoned capital raising and investor relations executive to support the firm’s continued growth and fundraising efforts.

Invenio Partners: €75 Million Fund III Targets Southeast European Growth Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Invenio Partners has announced the first close of its third flagship private equity fund, targeting €75 million to back high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Europe.

Forward Consumer Partners: $500 Million Closed For Second Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Forward Consumer Partners has announced the final close of its second fund at a $500 million hard cap, underscoring strong investor demand for its consumer-focused investment strategy.

Clearlake To Acquire Qualus To Drive Infrastructure Modernization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire Qualus Corporation from New Mountain Capital, marking a significant transaction in the power and electric grid services sector as demand for modernization and resiliency continues to accelerate across the United States. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

iCapital: Technology Partnership With BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth To Expand Alternatives Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

iCapital announced a new technology partnership with BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth platform, aiming to integrate its alternative investments technology directly into advisors’ core portfolio workflows and streamline how alternatives are accessed and managed.

Arlington Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Naval Services Provider Eptec Defence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Arlington Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire Eptec Defence, a specialist in preservation and remediation services for naval vessels supporting the Royal Australian Navy and allied fleets. The transaction, announced March 23, 2026, is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Salt & Stone: Premium Body Care Brand To Be Acquired By Advent

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Advent has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Salt & Stone, a Los Angeles-based premium body care brand known for its distinctive scents and performance-driven formulations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close in April, subject to customary conditions.

Chimney Rock Equity Partners Buys United Electronics Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Chimney Rock Equity Partners has acquired United Electronics Company, a provider of mission-critical electronics solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, from Albion River, according to an official company announcement. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Apollo: $3.7 Billion Deal To Acquire Nippon Sheet Glass For Glass Manufacturing Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Apollo Global Management announced that its managed funds have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass Company, a global leader in architectural, automotive, and solar glass, for nearly $3.7 billion.

CodeRoad: AI Engineering Firm Acquired By Etna Capital Affiliate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

An affiliate of Etna Capital has completed the acquisition of CodeRoad, a provider of digital engineering, software development, and AI solutions to enterprise customers across North America.

Southfield Capital: $100 Million Acquisition Of Executive Search Firm Metric Search

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Southfield Capital has acquired Metric Search in a $100 million deal, marking a majority investment in the specialist executive search and talent solutions firm and an exit for prior investor BGF.

Kitwave Group: One Equity Partners Acquires UK Food And Drink Wholesale Distributor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

One Equity Partners announced that it has acquired Kitwave Group plc, a UK-based wholesale distributor supplying food, beverages, and other consumables to foodservice and retail customers nationwide.

Buddy’s Pizza: Detroit Pizza Chain Acquired By Local Investment Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Detroit’s iconic pizza chain Buddy’s Pizza has been acquired by a Detroit-based group of investors who say they have a deep personal connection to the brand and its legacy in the city.

Advanced Digital Gaming Technology: $250 Million Investment From Blackstone To Build UAE Payments Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Blackstone has invested $250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a newly established payments and data intelligence platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi, aimed at supporting regulated digital markets globally.

HighVista Strategies: Raudel Yanez Appointed As Head Of Private Equity Secondaries To Launch GP-Led Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

HighVista Strategies has appointed Raudel Yanez as Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Secondaries, as the firm launches a dedicated GP-led secondaries strategy focused on the lower middle market.

Blackstone: $12 Billion Raised For Asia Private Equity Fund (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Blackstone has raised more than $12 billion for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity fund, according to a Bloomberg report, underscoring continued investor appetite for large-scale buyout strategies despite a challenging fundraising environment.

Partners Group: $1 Billion India Buyout Fund Planned (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Partners Group is seeking to raise at least $1 billion for a new India-focused buyout fund, according to a Reuters report. With this fund, the Switzerland-based private equity firm looks to deepen its exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

Olympus Partners: $1.1 Billion Sale Of Retina Business Of EyeSouth Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Olympus Partners announced it has agreed to sell the retina business of EyeSouth Partners for $1.1 billion, marking a significant transaction in the ophthalmology services sector. EyeSouth is an eye care-focused management services organization that partners with ophthalmologists and medical optometrists to deliver specialized medical and surgical care.

Apollo And Realty Income Sign $1 Billion Strategic Partnership For Retail Real Estate Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Realty Income announced a $1 billion strategic partnership with Apollo, marking a significant step forward in its private capital initiative. Under the agreement, Apollo-managed funds will acquire a 49% equity interest in a newly formed joint venture that will own a diversified portfolio of approximately 500 U.S. single-tenant retail properties.

3M: $1.95 Billion Fire And Safety Joint Venture Formed With Bain Capital And Madison Fire & Rescue Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

3M announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue in partnership with Bain Capital, forming a new joint venture focused on fire, safety, and rescue solutions. The transaction values Madison Fire & Rescue at $1.95 billion and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Cyber Advisors: Sterling Investment Partners Acquires Cybersecurity And IT Services Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Sterling Investment Partners announced that it has acquired Cyber Advisors, a provider of cybersecurity and managed IT services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Cyber Advisors delivers managed security services, cybersecurity consulting, and technology solutions to a broad range of small, mid-sized, and enterprise clients. The company is led by Founder and CEO Shane Vinup and employs more than 330 professionals supporting over 1,800 customers nationwide.

KKR: $310 Million Strategic Partnership With Allfleet To Scale Electric Bus Platform In India

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

KKR announced it has committed up to $310 million to form a strategic partnership with Allfleet India Private Limited and PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited to scale an electric bus platform in India. The investment will see KKR acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro, marking the firm’s first Global Climate Transition investment in India.

Adenia Partners: $180 Million Raised For Entrepreneurial Fund And First Investment In Moroccan Food Brand Maymana

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Adenia Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth opportunities across Africa, announced the first close of its Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I at its hard cap of $180 million, exceeding its original $150 million target and bringing the firm’s total capital raised to over $1 billion.

RDM Partners: Sale Of LilyAna Naturals To Beauty Platform Skyline Beauty Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

RDM Partners announced the completed sale of LilyAna Naturals to Skyline Beauty Group, marking a successful exit for the investment firm and its capital partners.

Partech Impact: €300 Million Raised To Scale European B2B Impact Tech Leaders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Partech has announced the final closing of its inaugural Partech Impact Fund at €300 million, marking a significant milestone for the firm’s expansion into impact investing. The announcement, made in an official company release, highlights the fund’s focus on scaling European B2B technology companies that are transforming global value chains.

Apollo Global: ICE Private Credit Intelligence Launched With Intercontinental Exchange Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Apollo Global Management has partnered with Intercontinental Exchange to launch ICE Private Credit Intelligence, a new data infrastructure platform designed to enhance transparency, standardization, and analytics across the rapidly growing private credit market.

Advent International: Hong Kong Hub Expansion To Strengthen Asia Pacific Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Advent International has announced the expansion of its Hong Kong operations, positioning the city as a central hub for its Asia Pacific activities and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region.

KKR: $310 Million Investment In Electric Bus Platform Allfleet To Scale India Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

KKR announced it will commit up to $310 million to form a strategic partnership with Allfleet India Private Limited and PMI Electro Mobility Private Limited, aiming to scale Allfleet’s electric bus platform and expand electric public transport infrastructure across India.

Fusion Hotel Group Acquired By SC Capital Founder To Build Pan-Asia Hospitality Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Fusion Hotel Group, a Vietnam-based wellness hospitality brand and management company, has been acquired by Suchad Chiaranussati, founder and chairman of SC Capital Partners, marking a strategic move to create a scaled pan-Asian hotel management platform.