Private Equity

3G Capital: $9.4 Billion Acquisition Of Skechers Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Skechers U.S.A., one of the world’s largest footwear brands, has officially been acquired by global investment firm 3G Capital. The deal, first announced in May 2025, has now been finalized, marking a significant moment in the retail and consumer goods sector. With this deal complete, Skechers will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under its former ticker symbol SKX.

Claret Capital: Over €350 Million Raised For Fund IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Claret Capital Partners has completed the second close of its fourth growth debt fund, raising more than €350 million and pushing its total assets under management past $1 billion. This milestone reinforces the firm’s leadership in supplying growth financing to European companies in technology, life sciences, and climate tech, following more than €1.2 billion deployed across 190 businesses since inception.

Platinum Equity Buys XD Connects For Branded Merchandise Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire XD Connects, a Netherlands‐based designer and supplier of custom corporate gifts and branded merchandise. This deal will bring XD Connects’ team, infrastructure, and customer relationships into Platinum Equity’s growing European merchandise portfolio, creating a more comprehensive platform for businesses seeking personalized promotional products.

Thoma Bravo Finalizes $2 Billion Takeover of Olo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Olo, the open software-as-a-service platform widely used by restaurants to manage digital ordering and guest engagement. The all-cash deal, valued at approximately $2 billion in equity, secured shareholder approval earlier this month and immediately transitions Olo into private ownership. Olo’s common stock ceased trading on the NYSE following the close of the transaction.

BCI Private Equity Bolsters Healthcare Practice with Nikhil Hanmantgad Appointment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

BCI Private Equity has added Nikhil Hanmantgad as Managing Director of its healthcare vertical, reinforcing the firm’s global expansion and deepening its focus on the rapidly growing life sciences and health services sectors. In this newly created role, Hanmantgad will spearhead sourcing and execution of new investments, oversee value-creation initiatives across existing portfolio companies, and collaborate closely with the senior leadership team to refine BCI’s healthcare strategy.

TPG To Buy GE Vernova’s Proficy Software Business for $600 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

TPG Capital has reached a deal to buy the Proficy manufacturing software division from GE Vernova for $600 million. Proficy will become a standalone company focused entirely on serving industrial clients with software tools that streamline production, boost efficiency, and connect operations from the factory floor up to enterprise management systems. Along with the upfront purchase price, GE Vernova may realize further proceeds tied to Proficy’s performance after the transaction closes.

Aurora Capital Partners: AEP VII Fund Closed At Over $2.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Aurora Capital Partners has secured over $2.1 billion in new commitments for its seventh flagship fund, exceeding its original target and marking the most significant fundraising effort in the firm’s history. This funding is sourced from a diverse range of institutional investors, including public and corporate pension plans, insurance companies, family offices, asset managers, and advisory firms.