Private Equity

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.