Private Equity

Why Thoma Bravo Is Buying Verint In A $2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

Thoma Bravo has announced that it will acquire Verint Systems through a definitive agreement involving an all-cash transaction valued at approximately 2 billion dollars for the company. This transaction is subject to typical closing conditions, including approval from regulatory authorities. The deal is expected to be finalized by early 2026, before the end of Verint’s current fiscal year.

Modern Campus: Growth Investment Raised From Providence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Modern Campus, a leading learner-to-earner platform for higher education, received a majority growth investment from Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth investments in media, communications, education, and technology across North America and Europe.

Fruition Partners: Acquisition Of The Memory Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Fruition Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Denver, has acquired The Memory Company (TMC), a founder-owned enterprise recognized for its innovation and quality as a producer and licensee of sports and consumer-branded merchandise.

Neuberger Berman: First Interval Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Neuberger Berman has launched the NB Asset-Based Credit Fund, its first interval fund aimed at individual investors. The fund is managed by the Specialty Finance group and aims to provide a high level of current income. It does this by investing in short-term, asset-based credit across several sectors, including receivables lending, consumer finance, small businesses, real assets, revenue-based loans, and public asset-based securities.

Blackstone To Buy Shermco For About $1.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Blackstone has announced that its private equity funds will acquire Shermco for about $1.6 billion. Shermco is a leading company that provides comprehensive electrical equipment services throughout the entire life cycle. It is being sold by private investment firm Gryphon Investors.

Thoma Bravo Taking Dayforce Private In $12.3 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Dayforce, a leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has agreed to become a privately held company in an all-cash deal valued at $12.3 billion with Thoma Bravo, a renowned software investment firm.

Curewell Capital: Inaugural Fund Closed At $535 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Curewell Capital, a private equity firm specializing in the enhancement and development of industry-leading middle-market healthcare companies, has proudly announced the successful closing of its inaugural fund, Curewell Capital I. This fund, which reached a hard cap of $535 million, achieved an impressive milestone by completing its fundraising in a single closing event, less than five months after its official launch.

BTX Precision Expands Capabilities With Acquisition Of High Tech Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

L Squared Capital Partners announced that its portfolio company, BTX Precision, has acquired High Tech Solutions LLC (HTS), a Kansas City-based manufacturer specializing in aerospace components. This marks a significant milestone for BTX, being its 10th acquisition since the company's inception, and reinforcing its status as the leading provider of advanced build-to-print components in the nation.

Closed Loop Partners Buying Organic Waste Company Agri-Cycle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 22, 2025

Closed Loop Partners has made a significant move in the sustainability sector by acquiring Agri-Cycle, a leading provider of organic waste collection services tailored for the commercial and industrial sectors throughout the United States. This acquisition was successfully completed through Closed Loop Private Equity.

Flexential: $1 Billion Raised For Advancing Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

Flexential, a leading provider of data center solutions, is embarking on an ambitious new phase of growth, bolstered by significant financial backing. The company recently announced the closure of both a continuation vehicle and a strategic investment in Flexential from GI Partners' GI Data Infrastructure division. Funds managed by Hamilton Lane further supports the investment. This funding enhances Flexential's capacity to deliver the scale and performance that its customers demand in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Blackstone: Upsized Credit Facility For Aligned Data Centers At Over $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) and Aligned Data Centers, a leading company in technology infrastructure, have announced a significant expansion of their existing senior secured credit facility. This initiative aims to support Aligned’s ongoing growth strategy and accelerate its portfolio development to serve a diverse range of clients better.

H.I.G. Capital: Strategic Investment In Avanta Salud

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with a portfolio of $70 billion in capital under management, announced that one of its affiliates has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Avanta Salud Integral.

Pritzker Private Capital: $3.4 Billion Closed For PPC IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has announced the closing of PPC IV, securing $3.4 billion in commitments, surpassing its $3 billion target and exceeding the $2.7 billion raised for PPC III in 2021.

Stonepeak: Middle East Renewables Platform WahajPeak Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Stonepeak, a prominent alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, has launched WahajPeak, its first renewable energy platform in the Middle East. WahajPeak will invest in utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage, across the Gulf Cooperation Council and beyond.

Thompson Street Capital Partners: DDC Solutions Sold To Daikin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm in St. Louis, MO, has sold DDC Solutions, a provider of high-density GPU cooling solutions and software, to Daikin Applied, a subsidiary of Daikin Industries. The deal terms were not disclosed.

Rockwood Equity Buying Component Maker ZERO Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Rockwood Equity Partners has made a strategic move by acquiring ZERO Manufacturing, a distinguished innovator in the design and production of protective cases, enclosures, components, and sub-assemblies crafted from aluminum and molded plastic. Founded in 1952, ZERO has established itself as a key player across multiple industries, serving sectors including military and aerospace, medical, industrial, energy, logistics, electronics, and data communications.

Axcel: AGRD Partners Launched For Delivering Legal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

AGRD Partners is a pioneering legal services consortium comprised of six esteemed business law firms from Sweden. This innovative group, backed by the investment firm Axcel, is poised to transform the legal landscape by emphasizing innovation, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaboration to deliver unparalleled value to clients. AGRD Partners has ambitious growth plans, aiming to expand both within Sweden and internationally.

Aramco: $11 Billion Deal Signed For Jafurah Gas Processing Facilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, has signed a $11 billion lease and leaseback agreement for its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of international investors led by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock.

Advent To Buy U-blox For $1.3 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

u-blox Holding has announced a binding agreement with ZI Zenith, which will launch a public tender offer to acquire all publicly held registered shares of u-blox for CHF 135.00 per share in cash. This offer represents a 53% premium over the average share price for the last six months and a 32% premium over the average of the previous 60 trading days preceding the media reports about the deal.

Platinum Equity To Buy Airlines Connectivity Solution Company Anuvu

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Platinum Equity announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anuvu, a leading provider of global entertainment and high-speed connectivity solutions for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, cruise lines and other mobility end-markets.

H.I.G. Capital: Harrison B. Davis Added As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm managing $70 billion of capital across various investment strategies, has announced a significant expansion of its dedicated Small-Cap & Growth (SCG) team with the appointment of Harrison B. Davis as Managing Director in the firm's Miami office.

Achmea IM: €225 Million Private Equity Impact Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 17, 2025

Achmea Investment Management has launched the Achmea IM PE Partnership Fund – Healthy People & Planet 2025, designed to provide Dutch pension funds and institutional investors with cost-effective access to private equity investments focused on individual and societal health.

Monroe Capital: Todd Davis Named As Director On Direct Originations Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 17, 2025

Monroe Capital has announced that Todd Davis has joined the firm as a Director on the direct originations team. In this pivotal role, Todd will focus on cultivating and securing new business opportunities specifically within the vibrant Northeast region. He will be operating out of the firm's bustling New York office, a strategic hub for financial activities.

THL Buying Headlands Research From KKR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

THL Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on middle-market growth companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Headlands Research, a prominent multinational network of clinical trial sites, from KKR. This partnership aims to enhance Headlands' technology and infrastructure, improving its ability to deliver high-quality clinical trial data for pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors.

Nuveen: $1.3 Billion Raised For Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Nuveen has completed the first close of its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), raising $1.3 billion in initial capital commitments toward its $2.5 billion target. This fund aims to provide private credit solutions for infrastructure projects, meeting the growing demand for energy driven by digitalization, electrification, and reindustrialization in North America, Europe, and other OECD countries.

Marktlink Capital: €520 Million Raised For Two Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Investment firm Marktlink Capital has raised €520 million from approximately 1,000 Dutch entrepreneurs and families for two new funds. This capital will be invested across various private equity and venture capital funds, benefiting hundreds of strong companies.

Private Equity

Why Thoma Bravo Is Buying Verint In A $2 Billion Deal

Modern Campus: Growth Investment Raised From Providence

Fruition Partners: Acquisition Of The Memory Company

Neuberger Berman: First Interval Fund Launched

Blackstone To Buy Shermco For About $1.6 Billion

Thoma Bravo Taking Dayforce Private In $12.3 Billion Deal

Curewell Capital: Inaugural Fund Closed At $535 Million

BTX Precision Expands Capabilities With Acquisition Of High Tech Solutions

Closed Loop Partners Buying Organic Waste Company Agri-Cycle

Flexential: $1 Billion Raised For Advancing Growth

Blackstone: Upsized Credit Facility For Aligned Data Centers At Over $1 Billion

H.I.G. Capital: Strategic Investment In Avanta Salud

Pritzker Private Capital: $3.4 Billion Closed For PPC IV

Stonepeak: Middle East Renewables Platform WahajPeak Launched

Thompson Street Capital Partners: DDC Solutions Sold To Daikin

Rockwood Equity Buying Component Maker ZERO Manufacturing

Axcel: AGRD Partners Launched For Delivering Legal Services

Aramco: $11 Billion Deal Signed For Jafurah Gas Processing Facilities

Advent To Buy U-blox For $1.3 Billion

Platinum Equity To Buy Airlines Connectivity Solution Company Anuvu

H.I.G. Capital: Harrison B. Davis Added As Managing Director

Achmea IM: €225 Million Private Equity Impact Fund Launched

Monroe Capital: Todd Davis Named As Director On Direct Originations Team

THL Buying Headlands Research From KKR

Nuveen: $1.3 Billion Raised For Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II

Marktlink Capital: €520 Million Raised For Two Funds

Bennett West: Investment Raised From Pike Street Capital

Blue Sea Capital Buying MicroCare

WOW! Being Taken Private In $1.5 Billion Deal

JLL Partners: Maggie Anderson Joins As Operating Partner