Private Equity

DLG Infrastructure Services: Majority Investment From Del Monte Capital To Expand Municipal Water Infrastructure Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Del Monte Capital, a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented lower middle-market companies, announced a majority recapitalization of DLG Infrastructure Services, a Houston-based provider of municipal water infrastructure services. The transaction marks Del Monte Capital’s third platform investment since its founding in 2023.

Mountaingate Capital: UpSwell Marketing Acquisition To Accelerate Performance-Driven Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Mountaingate Capital, a private equity firm focused on building growth-oriented companies, announced it has acquired UpSwell Marketing, a technology-enabled direct response marketing platform specializing in location-based services. The deal marks the fourth platform investment from Mountaingate Fund III, which launched in January 2025.

Orion Infrastructure Capital: $1.58 Billion Raised For Credit Opportunities Fund IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Orion Infrastructure Capital announced the successful final close of its Credit Opportunities Fund IV at $1.58 billion, exceeding its $1.1 billion target by 43%. The raise reflects strong investor demand for middle market infrastructure credit and marks the firm’s largest fund to date.

Dane Street: Private Equity Investment From Quad-C Management To Accelerate Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Quad-C Management, a middle market private equity firm, announced an investment in Dane Street, a provider of independent medical examination and peer review services across the insurance and healthcare sectors.

MAI Capital: Funding Raised At $2.8+ Billion Valuation As Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

MAI Capital Management, a Cleveland-based registered investment advisor focused on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, has agreed to sell a majority stake to Carlyle in a transaction valuing the firm at more than $2.8 billion.

Niyam Group: J.C. Flowers Invests To Launch Indian Reinsurance Platform And Lloyd’s Syndicate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

J.C. Flowers & Co. has announced an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Niyam Group while also serving as lead investor in Niyam Syndicate 2047, a newly established syndicate at Lloyd’s. The move marks the creation of a new reinsurance platform designed to connect global capital with opportunities in India and other high-growth markets.

Boston Green Company: Fort Point Capital Investment To Expand Environmental Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Boston Green Company, an environmental services provider based in Freetown, Massachusetts, has received an investment from Fort Point Capital, marking a recapitalization aimed at accelerating the company’s growth and expansion.

ECI Partners: David Danon Appointed As Investment Team Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners has appointed David Danon as a Partner in its investment team, strengthening its capabilities as it continues to expand.

Prelude Growth Partners: Stake Sale Of Wellness Shot Brand So Good So You To Bansk Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Prelude Growth Partners recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its stake in So Good So You, a fast-growing functional wellness brand known for its refrigerated wellness shots, to Bansk Group. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Apollo: $1.75 Billion Syntegon Valuation Minority Stake Deal To Accelerate Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire an approximately 37% minority stake in industrial technology company Syntegon from CVC Capital Partners, marking a new phase of growth for the business. CVC will retain a 63% majority stake, reaffirming its long-term commitment following a multi-year transformation of the company.

Blackstone: $6.3 Billion Life Sciences Fund Closed As Largest Private Vehicle In Sector

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Blackstone announced the final close of its latest life sciences fund, Blackstone Life Sciences VI, at $6.3 billion, marking the largest private fund ever dedicated to the life sciences sector. The fund reached its hard cap and was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor demand and confidence in the firm’s strategy.

Karpel: Growth Investment From Thompson Street Capital Partners To Expand Prosecutor Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Karpel Computer Systems, a St. Louis-based provider of prosecutor case management software, has received a growth investment from Thompson Street Capital Partners, marking its first institutional backing. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Applied Computing: Strategic Investment From KBR Raised To Advance AI For Energy And Industrial Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

KBR announced a strategic investment in Applied Computing, a developer of AI foundation models for the energy and industrial sectors, as part of its broader AI-driven growth strategy.

Hanover Park: $27 Million Raised For AI-Native Fund Administration Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Hanover Park, an AI-native fund administrator for private equity and venture capital firms, announced it has raised $27 million in Series A funding led by Emergence Capital, with participation from Lux Capital and Susa Ventures.

EisnerAmper: Continuation Vehicle Led By Carlyle AlpInvest To Extend Growth Under TowerBrook

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

TowerBrook Capital Partners has completed a continuation vehicle transaction for Eisner Advisory Group, the business consulting and accounting firm known as EisnerAmper, allowing the private equity firm to retain ownership while delivering liquidity to existing investors and partners.

Advent: $1 Billion Commitment To Next-Generation Defense Technology Investment Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Advent International, a global private equity firm, announced a commitment to invest up to $1 billion in next-generation defense technology companies, reinforcing its long-standing focus on the defense sector and national security innovation.

Pictet Alternative Advisors: €403 Million Raised For First Direct Private Equity Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Pictet Alternative Advisors has announced the final close of its first direct private equity strategy, Pictet Private Equity Entrepreneur Capital I, at €403 million, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s direct investing capabilities.

O2 Investment Partners: Rob Hays Appointed Head Of Investor Relations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

O2 Investment Partners has appointed Rob Hays as its new Head of Investor Relations, bringing in a seasoned capital raising and investor relations executive to support the firm’s continued growth and fundraising efforts.

Invenio Partners: €75 Million Fund III Targets Southeast European Growth Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Invenio Partners has announced the first close of its third flagship private equity fund, targeting €75 million to back high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Europe.

Forward Consumer Partners: $500 Million Closed For Second Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Forward Consumer Partners has announced the final close of its second fund at a $500 million hard cap, underscoring strong investor demand for its consumer-focused investment strategy.

Clearlake To Acquire Qualus To Drive Infrastructure Modernization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire Qualus Corporation from New Mountain Capital, marking a significant transaction in the power and electric grid services sector as demand for modernization and resiliency continues to accelerate across the United States. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

iCapital: Technology Partnership With BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth To Expand Alternatives Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 28, 2026

iCapital announced a new technology partnership with BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth platform, aiming to integrate its alternative investments technology directly into advisors’ core portfolio workflows and streamline how alternatives are accessed and managed.

Arlington Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Naval Services Provider Eptec Defence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Arlington Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire Eptec Defence, a specialist in preservation and remediation services for naval vessels supporting the Royal Australian Navy and allied fleets. The transaction, announced March 23, 2026, is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Salt & Stone: Premium Body Care Brand To Be Acquired By Advent

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Advent has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Salt & Stone, a Los Angeles-based premium body care brand known for its distinctive scents and performance-driven formulations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close in April, subject to customary conditions.

Chimney Rock Equity Partners Buys United Electronics Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Chimney Rock Equity Partners has acquired United Electronics Company, a provider of mission-critical electronics solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, from Albion River, according to an official company announcement. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Private Equity

DLG Infrastructure Services: Majority Investment From Del Monte Capital To Expand Municipal Water Infrastructure Services

Mountaingate Capital: UpSwell Marketing Acquisition To Accelerate Performance-Driven Growth

Orion Infrastructure Capital: $1.58 Billion Raised For Credit Opportunities Fund IV

Dane Street: Private Equity Investment From Quad-C Management To Accelerate Growth

MAI Capital: Funding Raised At $2.8+ Billion Valuation As Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake

Niyam Group: J.C. Flowers Invests To Launch Indian Reinsurance Platform And Lloyd’s Syndicate

Boston Green Company: Fort Point Capital Investment To Expand Environmental Services Platform

ECI Partners: David Danon Appointed As Investment Team Partner

Prelude Growth Partners: Stake Sale Of Wellness Shot Brand So Good So You To Bansk Group

Apollo: $1.75 Billion Syntegon Valuation Minority Stake Deal To Accelerate Global Expansion

Blackstone: $6.3 Billion Life Sciences Fund Closed As Largest Private Vehicle In Sector

Karpel: Growth Investment From Thompson Street Capital Partners To Expand Prosecutor Software Platform

Applied Computing: Strategic Investment From KBR Raised To Advance AI For Energy And Industrial Markets

Hanover Park: $27 Million Raised For AI-Native Fund Administration Platform

EisnerAmper: Continuation Vehicle Led By Carlyle AlpInvest To Extend Growth Under TowerBrook

Advent: $1 Billion Commitment To Next-Generation Defense Technology Investment Strategy

Pictet Alternative Advisors: €403 Million Raised For First Direct Private Equity Strategy

O2 Investment Partners: Rob Hays Appointed Head Of Investor Relations

Invenio Partners: €75 Million Fund III Targets Southeast European Growth Companies

Forward Consumer Partners: $500 Million Closed For Second Fund

Clearlake To Acquire Qualus To Drive Infrastructure Modernization

iCapital: Technology Partnership With BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth To Expand Alternatives Access

Arlington Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Naval Services Provider Eptec Defence

Salt & Stone: Premium Body Care Brand To Be Acquired By Advent

Chimney Rock Equity Partners Buys United Electronics Company

Apollo: $3.7 Billion Deal To Acquire Nippon Sheet Glass For Glass Manufacturing Growth

CodeRoad: AI Engineering Firm Acquired By Etna Capital Affiliate

Southfield Capital: $100 Million Acquisition Of Executive Search Firm Metric Search

Kitwave Group: One Equity Partners Acquires UK Food And Drink Wholesale Distributor

Buddy’s Pizza: Detroit Pizza Chain Acquired By Local Investment Group