Private Equity

Blackstone Raises $13.1 Billion For Largest Asia Private Equity Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Blackstone announced the final close of Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III (BCP Asia III) at $13.1 billion, surpassing its $10 billion target and becoming the firm's largest private equity fundraise in Asia. The fund was oversubscribed, reached its hard cap, and raised more than double the capital of its predecessor vehicle.

Metatron Private Equity Acquires Green Circuits Following Launch By Reichmann Segal Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Reichmann Segal Capital Partners announced the formation of Metatron Private Equity, a new investment platform established by Charles Reichmann and Jarrad Segal to make strategic investments in businesses with strong operational foundations and long-term growth potential across North America.

EQT: €21 Billion Target Set for Infrastructure VII Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

EQT announced that it has established a target fund size of €21 billion (approximately $24.5 billion) for its next infrastructure investment vehicle, EQT Infrastructure VII.

IFF: $4.3 Billion Sale Of Food Ingredients Business To CVC Advances Portfolio Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

IFF announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.3 billion. The deal represents an enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple of approximately 10x. As part of the transaction, IFF will retain an approximately 10% minority equity interest in the business, valued at roughly $200 million, allowing the company and its shareholders to participate in future value creation while maintaining collaboration with the Food Ingredients business.

GPGPT: AI Platform Launches For Venture Capital And Private Equity Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

GPGPT announced the general availability of its AI platform purpose-built for venture capital and private equity professionals. Designed specifically for private-market investing workflows, the platform helps investors analyze deals, prepare investment memos, monitor portfolio companies, and leverage firm-specific knowledge and documents to support investment decisions.

Ampersand Raises $1.5 Billion For AMP-26 Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2026

Ampersand Capital Partners announced the closing of Ampersand 2026 Limited Partnership (AMP-26) with $1.5 billion in limited partner commitments, reaching its hard cap in a single close less than five months after launch. The fund represents Ampersand’s twelfth primary fund since 1992 and attracted commitments from a broad range of institutional investors, including endowments, foundations, pension plans, insurance companies, funds of funds, and family offices.

Oaktree And Pantheon Launch Partnership With Capacity To Scale European Direct Lending Strategy To €1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Oaktree Capital Management and Pantheon announced the launch of a strategic partnership designed to support the continued expansion of Oaktree’s European Direct Lending (EDL) strategy, with the capacity to grow to €1 billion in investable capital.

KKR To Open Milan Office, Expanding Long-Term Investment Presence In Italy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

KKR announced plans to open a new office in Milan, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Italy and expanding its local presence in one of Europe’s largest economies. The office will support the firm’s investment activities across private equity, real assets, credit, and insurance, while strengthening client relationships and advancing the growth of KKR’s private wealth business in the country.

Fortress Investment Group Acquires IPValue Management Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Fortress Investment Group announced the acquisition of IPValue Management Group, one of the world's leading intellectual property licensing companies. Funds managed by Fortress affiliates led a group of investors in acquiring the company, positioning IPValue for its next phase of growth and expansion in the intellectual property commercialization market.

Seine Capital Closes Debut Liquidity Solutions Fund At $180 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Seine Capital, a private equity firm founded by former Mantra Investment Partners head of secondaries Fabrice Moyne, has announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Seine Capital Liquidity Solutions, at $180 million. The fund exceeded its original fundraising target of $150 million and closed oversubscribed, highlighting strong investor demand for specialized secondary market opportunities.

Ardian: Co-CEO Mark Benedetti Outlines ‘New Shape Of Value’ At First AGM

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Ardian announced that the appointment of Mark Benedetti as Co-CEO, alongside a series of senior executive appointments, became effective following the firm's recent Annual General Meeting.

CVC Capital Partners Exits Naturgy Stake Through Share Placement

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE announced the launch of an accelerated bookbuilt offering on behalf of Rioja Acquisition S.à r.l., an investment vehicle associated with CVC Capital Partners, for the sale of 107.47 million shares in Naturgy Energy Group. The stake represents approximately 11.08% of Naturgy's outstanding share capital and marks a significant step in CVC's exit from the Spanish energy company.

CPP Investments Sells C$4 Billion Portfolio of Private Equity Fund Interests To Blackstone Strategic Partners And Ardian

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) announced that it has completed the sale of a diversified portfolio of 33 limited partnership fund interests to Blackstone Strategic Partners and Ardian, two major global private markets investors.

Comscore Movies: Advaya Capital’s Acquisition Launches New Era For Box Office Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

Advaya Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of Comscore Movies from Comscore, marking a significant transition for one of the theatrical industry's most important data platforms. As part of the transaction, the business will return to its historic Rentrak brand, the name under which it originally established itself as the global standard for theatrical box office intelligence.

Bain Capital And 11North Partners: $300 Million Acquisition Of Five Open-Air Retail Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

Bain Capital and 11North Partners announced the acquisition of five open-air retail centers across California, Virginia, Florida, and Texas for approximately $300 million. The transactions were completed through the exclusive joint venture between Bain Capital Real Estate and 11North, which focuses on investing in high-quality open-air retail centers throughout the United States and Canada across core-plus and value-add strategies.

Apogee Therapeutics: $1.3 Billion Blackstone Financing To Advance Zumilokibart Phase 3 Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2026

Apogee Therapeutics announced a strategic financing collaboration with Blackstone Life Sciences worth up to $1.3 billion to support the Phase 3 development and potential commercialization of zumilokibart, the company’s lead treatment candidate for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory and immunology indications.

Rightsline: $500 Million Strategic Growth Investment From Hg

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2026

Rightsline announced a $500 million strategic growth investment from Hg to accelerate the company’s AI innovation initiatives and international expansion efforts.

Periscope Equity: Strategic Investment Made In Amusement Connect

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2026

Periscope Equity announced a strategic investment in Amusement Connect, a Kansas City-based specialty payments platform focused on the amusement industry. The deal marks the first platform investment from Periscope Equity’s third fund, which closed last year.

South Street Partners: Solé Miami Acquisition Expands South Florida Hospitality Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2026

South Street Partners, a private equity real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Charlotte and Charleston, announced the acquisition of Solé Miami, an oceanfront boutique resort located in Sunny Isles Beach. The acquisition expands South Street’s hospitality footprint in South Florida and strengthens its presence in high-growth coastal resort markets.

Carlyle: Dedicated Middle-Market Platform Launched For Aerospace, Defense, Government, And Industrials

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2026

Carlyle announced the expansion of its Aerospace, Defense & Government and Industrial investment capabilities through a dedicated middle-market platform focused on opportunities across the United States and Europe.

Goldenpeak Acquires Ampere Analysis And Backs PlumResearch Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2026

Goldenpeak announced a majority investment in Ampere Analysis, a data and analytics company focused on the media, games, and sports industries. The investment is intended to support Ampere Analysis’ growth initiatives, including the simultaneous acquisition of PlumResearch, an entertainment industry data company specializing in audience insights.

Arsenal Capital Partners: Majority Stake Acquired In Velcro Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2026

Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Velcro Companies from the Cripps Foundation. Following the completion of the transaction, Arsenal will become the majority owner of Velcro, while the Cripps Foundation will retain a significant minority stake. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals.

Bascom Arizona Ventures: $45.5 Million Acquisition Of Tucson Multifamily Property Domain 3201

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2026

Bascom Arizona Ventures (BAZV), a subsidiary of private equity firm The Bascom Group, LLC, announced it has acquired Domain 3201, a 289-unit multifamily property in Tucson, Arizona, for $45.5 million, representing approximately $157,439 per unit.

Trinity Capital Acquires Equipment Leasing Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2026

Trinity Capital announced that it has acquired Equipment Leasing Services (ELS), a provider of flexible equipment finance solutions serving businesses across the Southwest in industries including manufacturing, transportation, construction, and aerospace.

Ares Capital Announces Expanded Revolving Credit Facilities Extended To 2031 With Lower Borrowing Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Strategic Income Fund announced renewals, commitment increases, and enhanced terms for their respective bank-led revolving credit facilities, including extended maturities through May 2031 and reduced funded borrowing costs.

Bodycote: $2.04 Billion Apollo Buyout Proposal Confirmed

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Bodycote confirmed that it received a conditional takeover proposal from private equity giant Apollo Global Management valuing the UK-based thermal processing company at approximately £1.52 billion, or about $2.04 billion. The proposal represents one of the latest major private equity approaches targeting British industrial companies as international investors continue seeking opportunities in the UK market.

HarbourView Equity Partners: Investment In Stefflon Don’s Music Catalog

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

HarbourView Equity Partners announced a new investment in the catalog of global recording artist Stefflon Don, expanding the firm’s music portfolio focused on culturally influential artists across hip-hop, dancehall, and global music markets.

GAF Partners: Acquisition Of Hydrex Pest Control Expands Presence In Southern California Pest Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

GAF Partners announced the acquisition of Hydrex Pest Control Co. of San Diego & Imperial Counties, one of the longest-operating pest and termite control providers in Southern California. Founded in 1921, Hydrex has served residential and commercial customers across San Diego and Imperial Counties for more than a century.

Partners Group: New Total Return Strategy Targets Mid-Teens Returns And 5-8% Dividend Yield

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Partners Group announced the launch of its new Total Return Strategy, a control private equity strategy focused on lower leverage, income-generating investments designed to deliver both recurring income and long-term equity appreciation.

H.I.G. Capital: Private Wealth Team Expanded With Three Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

H.I.G. Capital announced the expansion of its Capital Formation Group with the appointments of Brian Dutzar, Adam Whitman, and Steven Stack as the firm continues to grow its private wealth management capabilities.