Private Equity

Carlyle To Acquire KFC Korea In 100% Stake Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

Carlyle announced an affiliated entity of Carlyle Asia Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in KFC Korea, as the global investment firm looks to build on its food and beverage and quick-service restaurant investing experience in Asia and support the brand’s next phase of growth in South Korea. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

TPG To Acquire Majority Stake In Conservice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

TPG announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Conservice, a utility management platform used by the property management industry, in a transaction aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth. Advent International, which first invested in Conservice in 2020, will retain a significant minority interest following the deal, while TA Associates will fully exit its stake.

One Equity Partners To Buy Montanhydraulik

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

One Equity Partners said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Montanhydraulik GmbH, a Germany-based industrial engineering and manufacturing specialist focused on ultra-large-scale hydraulic cylinders, aggregates, and complete hydraulic systems, along with related global maintenance and repair services. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Apollo Funds To Buy Majority Stake In Prosol Group From Ardian

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

Apollo announced it agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prosol Group, a French fresh food retail operator, from Ardian, positioning the company for its next phase of growth in France and internationally. Prosol’s existing shareholders and management team will reinvest alongside the Apollo funds.

Ardian Launches Luxembourg Evergreen Infrastructure Fund With iCapital Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2025

Ardian has launched Ardian Access Infrastructure SICAV-RAIF, a Luxembourg-domiciled evergreen vehicle designed to give institutional and private wealth clients broader access to the firm’s global infrastructure and infrastructure secondaries strategies. The fund, available only to professional investors, is part of Ardian’s broader Ardian Access platform, which offers dedicated solutions to expand access to Ardian deal flow for institutional and private investors.

Great Point Partners Acquires Majority Stake In Lenis Group And Names Michel Vounatsos As Chairman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2025

Great Point Partners, a Greenwich-based healthcare-focused private investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in Lenis Group, a Slovenia-based commercialization and distribution partner for niche and specialty prescription medicines across Central and Eastern Europe. The investment is intended to support Lenis as it expands its regional footprint and broadens access to specialty therapies in markets that can be operationally complex due to varying regulatory, reimbursement, and distribution requirements.

Boats Group: $600 Million CPP Investments Commitment Secured In Growth Deal With General Atlantic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2025

Boats Group, a global operator of online marketplaces for boats and yachts, has announced a strategic growth investment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, commonly known as CPP Investments, and General Atlantic. CPP Investments has committed $600 million and will take a co control interest in Boats Group as part of the transaction.

SK Capital To Invest In Swixx BioPharma In Deal Valued At Over €1.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2025

SK Capital Partners, a New York-based private investment firm focused on life sciences, specialty materials, and ingredients, has reached a definitive agreement through an affiliate to invest in Swixx BioPharma AG as the company looks to accelerate its next phase of growth and global expansion. The transaction values Swixx at more than €1.5 billion.

Reel Power International: New Investment Secured From StoneTree

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2025

StoneTree Investment Partners, a private equity firm focused on lower-middle-market industrial businesses, has invested in Reel Power International, an Oklahoma City-based manufacturer of engineered equipment used in wire, cable, and flexible-material handling applications.

Invictus Growth: Erik Nierenberg Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 14, 2025

Invictus Growth Partners, a middle-market growth equity firm with more than $1 billion in assets under management, has added former Litmus chief executive Erik Nierenberg as a partner, a move the firm said will strengthen its ability to help portfolio companies accelerate growth and drive long-term value creation across enterprise cloud software, cybersecurity, and financial technology.

Beyond Now Secures Majority Investment From Bregal Milestone To Advance AI-Driven Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 13, 2025

Beyond Now has secured a majority investment from European software private equity firm Bregal Milestone in a transaction that marks a significant inflection point for the fast-growing AI-first ecosystem orchestration and digital platform provider. The investment positions Beyond Now to accelerate global expansion, deepen product innovation, and strengthen customer success initiatives as it enters its next phase of growth.

Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Baker Cypress Marketplace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 13, 2025

Prudent Growth Partners, a private equity real estate firm headquartered in Chapel Hill and Charlotte, North Carolina, has completed the $5.75 million acquisition of Baker Cypress Marketplace, a 47,364-square-foot retail shopping center located in Houston, Texas. The transaction further expands the firm’s Texas retail footprint. And it aligns with its strategy of acquiring well-located, community-serving retail assets that offer durable cash flow and long-term value creation.

Capital Power Signs $3 Billion Deal With Apollo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2025

Capital Power Corporation announced a significant expansion of its growth strategy during its 2025 Investor Day event in Toronto, outlining ambitious 2030 targets while securing two strategic agreements that reinforce its position as a leading North American natural gas power producer.

1X Forms Strategic Partnership With EQT To Enable Large Scale Deployment Of Humanoid Robots

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2025

1X, the AI and robotics company behind NEO, the first ready-to-ship humanoid robot, has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity giant EQT in a move that could accelerate the commercial adoption of general-purpose humanoid robots across global industries. EQT, which invested in 1X through EQT Ventures, aims to support 1X as it prepares for a significant deployment opportunity spanning the next several years.

Capital Group And KKR Expand Partnership To Develop New Retirement And Wealth Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2025

Capital Group and KKR announced an expanded partnership to develop new integrated retirement and wealth management offerings, building on a series of public-private investment strategies launched earlier in 2025. The enhanced collaboration introduces two new products designed to broaden access to private markets for retirement savers and wealth clients.

University Of Utah Forms New Venture In Strategic Partnership With Otro Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2025

The University of Utah has announced a major structural shift in the financial and operational model supporting its athletics programs, establishing a new entity called Utah Brands & Entertainment. The company, owned by the University of Utah Foundation, will manage and grow core commercial operations tied to athletics while enabling the university to adapt to emerging economic pressures driven by student-athlete revenue sharing and the rapidly changing landscape of college sports.

Brookfield And Qai Launch $20 Billion Joint Venture To Build Global AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Brookfield Asset Management and Qatar’s AI company Qai, a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority, have formed a new $20 billion strategic investment partnership aimed at accelerating the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure in Qatar and select global markets.

WTW Acquires FlowStone Partners To Expand Private Equity Secondaries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 8, 2025

WTW has announced an agreement to acquire FlowStone Partners, a private equity secondaries specialist, in a transaction designed to enhance its wealth and institutional investment offerings significantly. The deal, which remains subject to shareholder and trustee approvals, is expected to close in early 2026.

Burns Engineering Announces Investment From OceanSound Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 4, 2025

Burns Engineering, a nationally recognized engineering solutions provider for transportation, critical infrastructure, and the broader built environment, has received a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology and technology-enabled services supporting government and highly regulated sectors. Existing leadership — including Matthew and John Burns — will retain significant ownership and continue in their current roles.

Realty Income And Blackstone Announce $800 Million Preferred Equity Deal For CityCenter Las Vegas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 3, 2025

Realty Income has struck its second major Las Vegas partnership with Blackstone, committing $800 million in perpetual preferred equity to the real estate behind CityCenter, including the ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa while Blackstone retains 100% of the common equity. MGM Resorts will continue operating the properties.

Warburg Pincus Completes Acquisition Of Topcast To Accelerate Global Aviation Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 30, 2025

Warburg Pincus has acquired Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited, the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services in the Asia Pacific region. The deal marks a significant expansion for the global growth investor as it strengthens its aviation portfolio and deepens its long-term commitment to Asia. The transaction was announced in Hong Kong on November 25, 2025.

Bridgepoint Acquires Majority Stake In ht.digital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 29, 2025

Bridgepoint has agreed to acquire a majority stake in ht.digital, marking a significant expansion move by the global mid-market investment firm and strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing digital asset assurance sector. The deal will be executed through Bridgepoint Development Capital V, the firm’s lower middle-market fund focused on scaling fast-growing companies across Europe.

KKR Expands Investment In Lighthouse Learning To Accelerate Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 26, 2025

Global investment firm KKR has increased its investment in Lighthouse Learning Group as the Indian education services provider prepares for a new phase of expansion across major metropolitan regions. The additional capital comes from funds managed by KKR along with participation from new investor PSP Investments. KKR will remain the majority stakeholder and continue to support the company’s strategy in early childhood and K to 12 education.

Heartwood Partners: $245 Million Continuation Vehicle Closed For The Amlon Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 26, 2025

Heartwood Partners announced the closing of its first continuation vehicle for The Amlon Group, securing about $245 million in commitments. The transaction closed on May 15, 2025. It included significant participation from the General Partner, as well as commitments from Apogem Capital, New 2ND Capital, Reinsurance Group of America, Mercer Investments, Round2 Investment Partners, Flexstone Partners, and various syndicate investors.

TPG Investing In Healthcademia To Advance Global Healthcare Education Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 26, 2025

TPG has made a significant minority investment in Healthcademia, joining majority shareholder G Square Capital as the company positions itself for its next phase of growth. The investment comes through The Rise Funds, TPG’s global impact investing platform, which has developed broad expertise across post-secondary education, continuing education, and workforce upskilling.

Marshall Land Systems Acquired By Flowing River Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Marshall Land Systems has been acquired by Indigenous Canadian investment firm Flowing River Capital Partners, marking a significant ownership transition completed on November 21, 2025. The deal aligns with the Marshall Group’s long-term strategy and brings together a century of British engineering heritage with Indigenous led investment focused on economic reconciliation.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management: $1 Billion Raised For Second Co-Investment Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Private Equity Group has closed its second dedicated co-investment vehicle, PEG Co-Investment Fund II, with $1 billion in commitments, surpassing its original $750 million target. The raise includes capital from the PEG team and represents a significant expansion of the group’s long-standing co-investment program focused on small- and middle-market buyouts.

Sterling Investment Partners: $1.6 Billion Fund V Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Sterling Investment Partners has closed its fifth institutional private equity fund at more than $1.6 billion, marking one of the firm’s largest capital raises to date and reflecting strong investor demand for its middle market investment strategy. The fund surpassed its original $1.25 billion target and reached its hard cap within months of launching, bolstered primarily by returning limited partners while also attracting several new global institutional backers.

Aeris: Strategic Investment Secured From TA Associates To Accelerate Global IoT Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

Aeris, a long-established provider of SaaS-based IoT connectivity solutions, announced that TA Associates has made a strategic minority investment in the company. The funding marks a significant moment for Aeris as it aims to expand its global footprint and advance its portfolio of enterprise-grade IoT technologies. Financial terms were not disclosed.

EQT Real Estate Expands European Living Portfolio With Acquisition Of 477-Unit Residential Estate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

EQT Real Estate has signed an agreement to acquire a major 477-unit residential estate in Mahlow, a well-connected suburban community on the southern edge of Berlin, marking a significant expansion of its European Living Strategy in Germany. The deal, completed in partnership with Pictet Alternative Advisors, strengthens EQT’s position in one of Europe’s most supply-constrained and high-demand residential markets.