Private Equity

Apollo Funds Committing $6.5 Billion For 50% Stake In Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Apollo announced that funds managed by the firm will invest $6.5 billion for a 50% stake in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, the world’s largest offshore wind farm under development in the North Sea. The investment includes the acquisition of a 50% interest in the joint venture holding Hornsea 3, as well as funding for half of the project’s remaining construction costs.

State Street: Strategic Minority Stake In Coller Capital Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

State Street Investment Management has made a strategic minority investment in Coller Capital, one of the world’s largest private market secondaries managers. The partnership aims to broaden access to private capital secondaries and foster innovation across client segments.

Arsenal Capital Partners: Acquisition Of ThermoSafe From Sonoco Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Arsenal Capital Partners, a leading private equity investment firm with a focus on industrial growth and healthcare, has announced the completion of its acquisition of ThermoSafe from Sonoco Products Company.

Ardian Strengthens Asia Footprint With New Hong Kong Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Ardian, a global private investment firm managing or advising $192 billion in assets, has announced the opening of a new office in Hong Kong as part of its strategy to expand its presence across Asia. The move marks Ardian’s fifth office in Asia and its second in China, reflecting the firm’s long-term commitment to the region and its growing base of institutional and private wealth clients.

HarbourVest Partners Launching Evergreen Secondaries Solution To Broaden Private Market Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

HarbourVest Partners, one of the world’s largest private markets investment firms with over $146 billion in assets under management, has launched a new Evergreen Secondaries Solution aimed at non-US private wealth and institutional investors. The Luxembourg-domiciled vehicle is designed to provide flexible access to HarbourVest’s secondaries platform, offering exposure to high-quality private equity assets across geographies and sectors.

Carlyle And SBI Form Strategic Partnership To Expand Multi-Strategy Private Credit Access For Japanese Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced a strategic partnership with SBI PE Holdings, Inc., the private equity arm of Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group, to accelerate SBI’s expansion into multi-strategy private credit investing tailored for Japanese institutional investors.

Eaton To Buy Boyd Thermal For $9.5 Billion, Expanding Data Center Liquid Cooling And Aerospace Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced an agreement to acquire the Boyd Thermal business of Boyd Corporation from Goldman Sachs Asset Management for $9.5 billion. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Eaton’s position in the global data center and aerospace markets by adding Boyd Thermal’s advanced liquid cooling technologies and technical expertise to Eaton’s existing power management portfolio.

Platinum Equity: Acquisition Of PlayPower Finalized

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Platinum Equity has officially completed its acquisition of PlayPower, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of recreational and outdoor living systems, from Littlejohn & Co.. The deal adds another major brand to Platinum Equity’s growing portfolio, strengthening its position in the outdoor recreation and consumer products sectors.

Nexa Equity Expanding Investment And Operating Team With Key Additions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Nexa Equity, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on partnering with high-growth vertical SaaS companies, announced the addition of three senior leaders to its investment and operating teams. The appointments come as the firm builds on its strong momentum following the close of Nexa Equity Fund II, an oversubscribed $390 million fund that brings its assets under management to more than $1 billion.

Abry Partners Buying Portfolio Holding From Capital Z Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has announced an agreement to acquire Portfolio Holding, Inc. from Capital Z Partners, LP, a New York-based private equity firm. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Cerberus Capital Management Buying BROCC Finance To Expand Into European NPL Asset Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Cerberus Capital Management, a global alternative investment firm, has completed its acquisition of BROCC Finance AB, a technology-driven Swedish banking group specializing in consumer finance across the Nordic region. The transaction follows regulatory approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and marks Cerberus’ latest strategic investment in European financial services.

Arlington Capital Partners: $6 Billion Fund VII Closed To Build Market Leaders In Strategic U.S. Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm focused on government-regulated industries, has closed Arlington Capital Partners VII (ACP VII) with total capital commitments of $6 billion. The fund surpassed its $4.75 billion target and hit its hard cap in less than five months, marking a 57% increase over the firm’s 2023 predecessor, ACP VI, and a more than 250% increase from ACP V, which closed in 2019.

Speyside Equity: $300 Million Oversubscribed Fund II Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Detroit-based private equity firm Speyside Equity Advisers has announced the final close of its oversubscribed Speyside Equity Fund II, reaching its hard cap of $300 million in capital commitments. The fund surpassed its original target, with strong demand from both existing limited partners and new global investors.

Uncommon Equity Buys Michigan-Based HopCat Casual Dining Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Uncommon Equity (UEQ), a Chicago-based private investment partnership, has acquired Grand Rapids-based Project BarFly, the parent company of the HopCat restaurant group. The deal expands UEQ’s portfolio with one of Michigan’s most recognizable casual dining brands. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ares Management To Buy BlueCove, Creating Ares Systematic Credit Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Ares Management announced that one of its affiliates has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire outstanding share capital of BlueCove Limited, a London-based systematic fixed income manager. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, will form a new integrated business known as Ares Systematic Credit.

Brookfield And Uni-China Form Cold Storage Joint Venture With Acquisition of Tsing Yi Industrial Site

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Brookfield, the New York–based global investment firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management, has entered into a joint venture with Māori Capital, the investment arm of Hong Kong’s Uni-China Group, to acquire a prime industrial site in Tsing Yi from Swire Properties. The collaboration marks the launch of a new cold storage platform designed to meet the growing demand for temperature-controlled logistics across Asia.

Innocap: Strategic Investment Raised From Bain Capital As Assets Surpass $100 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Innocap Investment Management, a leading Dedicated Managed Account (DMA) platform serving institutional investors, announced a strategic growth investment from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities as it surpasses $100 billion in platform assets. The partnership is designed to accelerate Innocap’s next phase of growth and enhance its technology-driven service model that helps institutions structure, access, and monitor alternative investment portfolios.

Ares Direct Lending Secures $1.5 Billion For Specialty Healthcare Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Ares Management has raised approximately $1.5 billion for its dedicated specialty healthcare strategy under Ares Direct Lending, marking the final close of the inaugural Ares Specialty Healthcare Fund (ASH). The total includes anticipated leverage and represents a significant expansion of Ares’ investment activity across the healthcare sector.

Platinum Equity: Acquisition Of Anuvu Completed To Accelerate Innovation In Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Private equity firm Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of Anuvu, a global leader in in-flight entertainment and high-speed connectivity solutions serving aviation, maritime, and non-theatrical markets. The transaction, first announced in August 2025, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Anuvu as it strengthens its technology platform, expands service capabilities, and accelerates innovation for mobility clients worldwide.

Nexa Equity Expanding Leadership Team With Senior Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Nexa Equity, a private equity firm specializing in founder-led vertical SaaS companies, announced three senior appointments that expand its investment and operating capabilities following the close of its oversubscribed $390 million Nexa Fund II, bringing total assets under management to more than $1 billion.

Lexington Partners: $4.6 Billion CIP VI Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Lexington Partners, one of the world’s largest managers of secondary and co-investment private equity funds, has announced the final close of Lexington Co-Investment Partners VI (CIP VI) with $4.6 billion in commitments, exceeding its $4 billion target.

Nordic Capital To Buy BMLL, Expanding Global Access To Advanced Market Data and Analytics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Nordic Capital has agreed to acquire BMLL, a leading independent provider of harmonised historical order book data and analytics for global capital markets. The investment, made in partnership with BMLL’s management team and minority shareholder Optiver, will accelerate BMLL’s expansion and innovation across asset classes and regions.

Warburg Pincus And Madison International Realty Form $300 Million Strategic Real Estate Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm with $85 billion in assets under management, and Madison International Realty, a leader in real estate secondaries, have announced a $300 million strategic investment partnership to pursue opportunities in the real estate secondaries market.

HUMAIN And Blackstone-Backed AirTrunk Announce $3 Billion Partnership To Build Advanced Data Centers In Saudi Arabia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 28, 2025

Insignia Capital: $500 Million Fund III Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 28, 2025

Insignia Capital Group, a growth-focused private equity firm, announced the final close of its third fund, surpassing its $375 million target and reaching its hard cap with over $500 million in total capital commitments. The fund was oversubscribed, reflecting strong support from existing limited partners and participation from select new institutional investors.

Blackstone: Michele Rabà Named As Head of European Private Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 28, 2025

Blackstone announced that Michele Rabà will join the firm in April 2026 as Head of European Corporate Private Equity, succeeding Lionel Assant, who was recently promoted to Global Co-Chief Investment Officer of Blackstone.

Gryphon Investors: $1.6 Billion Sale Of Shermco to Blackstone Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 28, 2025

Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced the completion of the $1.6 billion sale of its portfolio company, Shermco, to funds affiliated with Blackstone. The deal, initially announced on August 21, 2025, marks one of the most notable middle-market private equity exits of the year.

EQT Real Estate Buys 11-Building 4.8 Million-Square-Foot Logistics Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

EQT announced that its Real Estate Logistics Value Fund VI and Real Estate Industrial Core-Plus Fund IV have jointly acquired an 11-building logistics portfolio totaling nearly 4.8 million square feet across five major U.S. distribution hubs: Central Pennsylvania, Houston, Greenville-Spartanburg, Jacksonville, and Indianapolis.

Dawson: Portfolio Finance 6 Closed At Over $7.7 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Dawson Partners announced the final closing of Dawson Portfolio Finance 6 LP (PF6) and its affiliated co-investment vehicles, securing more than $7.7 billion in total capital commitments. The fund, which exceeded its $6 billion target and reached its $7 billion hard cap, represents Dawson’s largest fund since inception and marks a significant milestone as the firm surpasses $25 billion in assets under management (AUM) just over a decade after its founding.

Krilogy: Investment Raised From Rise Growth Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Rise Growth Partners, a firm that provides non-controlling minority capital and strategic expertise to exceptional wealth-management firms, announced it has entered into a long-term partnership with Krilogy, a St. Louis-based RIA managing approximately $4.1 billion in client assets. Launched in 2009, Krilogy is guided by its principle of the art of accomplishment, a philosophy rooted in relentless effort, thoughtful solutions, and a commitment to serve clients well now and for generations to come.