Private Equity

GTCR Completes Acquisition Of Zentiva To Expand European Generics Pharmaceutical Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

GTCR announced it has completed the acquisition of Zentiva from Advent International, marking a significant expansion of its healthcare investment portfolio.

Leeds Equity Partners: $1.9 Billion Fund VIII Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Leeds Equity Partners announced the final close of Leeds Equity Partners VIII, L.P., with total commitments of approximately $1.9 billion, exceeding its target and surpassing the $1.4 billion raised for its predecessor fund.

Anthropic: $200 Million Investment Planned In Private Equity AI Venture (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Amethis: Majority Stake Acquisition Of Power Solutions Provider ADEMAT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Pan-African private equity firm Amethis has acquired a majority stake in Côte d’Ivoire-based power security solutions provider ADEMAT from SPE Capital, marking a new phase of growth for the company as it expands its footprint across West and Central Africa.

ArcLight Capital: $3.9 Billion Fund VIII Closed For Infrastructure Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

ArcLight Capital Partners announced the final close of its ArcLight Infrastructure Partners Fund VIII, with total commitments of $3.9 billion, exceeding its $3.0 billion target by approximately 30 percent. The fundraising brings the firm’s total capital raised over the past 24 months to more than $6 billion across its investment vehicles.

Blackstone And Tinicum To Buy Aerospace Supplier Senior In $1.9 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4 billion, approximately $1.9 billion, takeover by a consortium comprising private equity firms Blackstone and Tinicum, marking the culmination of a competitive bidding process for the UK-listed aerospace and defence supplier.

Warburg Pincus: European Defense Investment Platform Launched With MEAG Support

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Warburg Pincus announced the launch of a dedicated European defense investment platform, marking a strategic expansion into defense, security, and resilience-focused sectors across the region. The initiative is being launched with support from MEAG, acting on behalf of Munich Re Group as an early backer.

Acousti Engineering Company: Gamut Capital Management To Acquire Specialty Interiors Contractor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Gamut Capital Management has agreed to acquire Acousti Engineering Company from Ardian, marking a new phase of growth for the Southeast-focused construction services provider.

Ivybrook Academy: Private Equity Investment Fuels Expansion Of Half-Day Preschool Franchise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Crux Capital has announced a strategic investment in Ivybrook Academy, recapitalizing the fast-growing early childhood education platform and positioning it for its next phase of national expansion.

Dawson Partners: $750 Million Raised For GP Finance 2 Fund Above Target

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Dawson Partners announced the final closing of its second GP-focused fund, Dawson GP Finance 2 LP, at its $750 million hard cap, surpassing its initial $500 million target. Including affiliated vehicles, total capital commitments reached $840 million, reinforcing the firm’s position in the expanding GP financing market.

OFFOR Health: Havencrest Completes Majority Recapitalization To Expand Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Havencrest Capital Management has completed a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health, a provider of office-based anesthesia services for complex pediatric dental procedures. The Dallas-based healthcare private equity firm is partnering with the company to support its next phase of growth and expand access to care.

Zentiva: Acquisition By Private Equity Firm GTCR Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

GTCR announced it has completed the acquisition of Zentiva, a European generics pharmaceutical company, from Advent, marking a new phase of growth for the business.

Pershing Square Proposes About A $64 Billion Deal To Acquire Universal Music Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Universal Music Group through a business combination, outlining a value-creation plan to address the company’s stock underperformance and enhance shareholder returns.