Private Equity

Sagard And Unigestion Merging To Form $23+ Billion Private Equity Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 26, 2025

Sagard, a global alternative asset manager, and Unigestion, a renowned European private equity firm specializing in the middle market, have announced their intention to combine their private equity operations. This strategic merger is set to create a new global leader in providing private equity investment solutions for the middle market. The newly formed platform will oversee more than $23 billion in private equity assets and will significantly broaden its geographical reach and the variety of products offered.

Premier To Be Acquired By Patient Square For $2.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2025

Premier, a company dedicated to leveraging technology for the betterment of healthcare, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $2.6 billion. The purchasing entity is an affiliate of Patient Square Capital, a move that signals a new and transformative chapter for Premier's future operations and strategic direction.

SkySparc: Majority Growth Investment Raised From Bregal Milestone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2025

SkySparc, a company known globally for its digital transformation solutions that help treasury and finance departments, has recently announced a significant partnership. They have received a majority growth investment from Bregal Milestone, a prominent European private equity firm focused on software. This collaboration is a testament to SkySparc's ongoing commitment to its clients, employees, and partners, and it also opens up exciting opportunities for the company to grow and innovate globally.

Thoma Bravo Acquiring PROS Holdings In $1.4 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2025

PROS Holdings, a leading company specializing in artificial intelligence-powered software solutions for pricing and selling, and Thoma Bravo, a prominent investment firm focused on software, have officially announced a definitive agreement. Under this agreement, PROS will be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction, valuing PROS at approximately $1.4 billion.

Sempra Infrastructure Partners: 45% Stake Sold For $10 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2025

Sempra has recently unveiled a series of significant strategic initiatives that are designed to propel its corporate strategy forward. The company is actively pursuing five key value creation programs with the overarching goals of streamlining its operational framework, enhancing its financial performance, and systematically reducing inherent business risks.

Northleaf: Private Credit Presence Advanced In The Netherlands With de Jong & Laan Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2025

Northleaf Capital Partners, a global investment firm specializing in private markets, recently announced a significant transaction. Funds managed by Northleaf have provided a senior secured credit facility to de Jong & Laan, or dJ&L, a prominent Audit and Accounting firm based in the Netherlands.

Keensight Capital Buys Majority Stake In Isto Biologics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Keensight Capital, a private equity manager specializing in pan-European Growth Buyout investments, has made an important announcement regarding its acquisition of a majority stake in Isto Biologics. Isto is a regenerative MedTech company that focuses on developing and manufacturing innovative orthobiologic products aimed at improving patient healing times. This acquisition comes from Thompson Street Capital Partners, which will continue to maintain a minority stake in the company, alongside Isto's management team.

Five Arrows: Final Closing Of FADP IV At €2.4 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Five Arrows, the alternative assets division of Rothschild & Co, has recently reached a significant milestone with the final closing of its latest fund, Five Arrows Debt Partners IV, also known as FADP IV. This fund has garnered a total of €2.4 billion in commitments, surpassing its initial target of €2 billion. This achievement represents a significant increase of more than 70 percent when compared to the previous fund, Five Arrows Debt Partners III, which raised €1.4 billion.

Platinum Equity To Buy Design And Manufacturing Leader PlayPower

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Platinum Equity has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PlayPower, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of recreational and outdoor living systems, from Littlejohn & Co. While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

KKR: 15-Year Lease Signed At Two International Place As Part Of $100 Million Redevelopment Milestone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

The Chiofaro Company, in partnership with PGIM’s real estate business, has announced that KKR has signed a 15-year lease for more than 132,000 square feet at Two International Place in Boston. This move represents a significant milestone for the city’s office market and underscores KKR’s commitment to expanding its presence in Boston. The firm currently employs over 300 people in the area, primarily to support its insurance business. The new office space will provide room for continued growth, strengthening its U.S. footprint and global operations.

Crux Capital: Inaugural Fund Closed At Over $340 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Crux Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on the lower-middle market, has announced the final close of its first institutional fund, Crux Capital Fund I, L.P., with more than $340 million in commitments. The fund was oversubscribed and reached its hard cap after just nine months of fundraising. Investors included a diverse group of university endowments, charitable foundations, family offices, funds of funds, and industry executives.

Blue Owl Capital: $850 Million Alternative Credit Fund Launched For Individual Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Blue Owl Capital has launched the Blue Owl Alternative Credit Fund, known as OWLCX, its first interval fund designed to give individual investors access to alternative credit assets that have traditionally been available only to institutional investors. The fund secured $850 million of capital from a diverse global client base, making it one of the largest interval fund launches to date.

Point 41 Capital: $400 Million Inaugural Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Point 41 Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on the middle market, has announced the closing of its first fund, Point 41 Capital Partners I, L.P., with total commitments of $400 million. The fund exceeded its original target of 300 million dollars, reflecting strong investor demand. The capital came from a diverse group of limited partners, including endowments, insurance companies, fund-of-funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals from around the world.

Onex Partners To Buy Integrated Specialty Coverages From KKR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

KKR and Onex have announced that Onex Partners will acquire Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a technology-driven insurance platform that designs, underwrites, and distributes specialized insurance products. As part of the deal, all ISC employees will receive significant cash payouts based on their ownership stakes in the company.

GTCR Buying Smart Home Security Company SimpliSafe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

SimpliSafe, a renowned name in the smart home security market, has announced that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by GTCR. The deal will see GTCR purchase the company from its current majority owner, Hellman & Friedman. As part of the transition, Christian Cerda will continue to lead SimpliSafe as Chief Executive Officer, while founders Chad and Eleanor Laurans will remain involved as significant investors and members of the board of directors.