Private Equity

Trinity Capital Acquires Equipment Leasing Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2026

Trinity Capital announced that it has acquired Equipment Leasing Services (ELS), a provider of flexible equipment finance solutions serving businesses across the Southwest in industries including manufacturing, transportation, construction, and aerospace.

Ares Capital Announces Expanded Revolving Credit Facilities Extended To 2031 With Lower Borrowing Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Strategic Income Fund announced renewals, commitment increases, and enhanced terms for their respective bank-led revolving credit facilities, including extended maturities through May 2031 and reduced funded borrowing costs.

Bodycote: $2.04 Billion Apollo Buyout Proposal Confirmed

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Bodycote confirmed that it received a conditional takeover proposal from private equity giant Apollo Global Management valuing the UK-based thermal processing company at approximately £1.52 billion, or about $2.04 billion. The proposal represents one of the latest major private equity approaches targeting British industrial companies as international investors continue seeking opportunities in the UK market.

HarbourView Equity Partners: Investment In Stefflon Don’s Music Catalog

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

HarbourView Equity Partners announced a new investment in the catalog of global recording artist Stefflon Don, expanding the firm’s music portfolio focused on culturally influential artists across hip-hop, dancehall, and global music markets.

GAF Partners: Acquisition Of Hydrex Pest Control Expands Presence In Southern California Pest Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

GAF Partners announced the acquisition of Hydrex Pest Control Co. of San Diego & Imperial Counties, one of the longest-operating pest and termite control providers in Southern California. Founded in 1921, Hydrex has served residential and commercial customers across San Diego and Imperial Counties for more than a century.

Partners Group: New Total Return Strategy Targets Mid-Teens Returns And 5-8% Dividend Yield

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Partners Group announced the launch of its new Total Return Strategy, a control private equity strategy focused on lower leverage, income-generating investments designed to deliver both recurring income and long-term equity appreciation.

H.I.G. Capital: Private Wealth Team Expanded With Three Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

H.I.G. Capital announced the expansion of its Capital Formation Group with the appointments of Brian Dutzar, Adam Whitman, and Steven Stack as the firm continues to grow its private wealth management capabilities.

Global Millennial Capital: $100 Million IPO Opportunities Fund Targets AI, Decentralized Finance Infrastructure, And Climate Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2026

Global Millennial Capital (GMCL) announced the final closing of its inaugural IPO Opportunities Fund at $100 million. The fund was raised through a private placement with institutional and professional investors and is focused on late-stage and special opportunities investments across mid-cap technology companies operating in sectors including artificial intelligence, decentralized finance infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, enterprise software, and climate technologies.

Blackstone: $5 Billion Commitment To Launch TPU Cloud Joint Venture With Google

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2026

Blackstone announced a joint venture with Google to create a new U.S.-based company focused on delivering AI infrastructure and cloud-based access to Google Cloud’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) as a compute-as-a-service offering.

Mister Car Wash: $3.1 Billion Take-Private Deal Completed With Leonard Green & Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2026

Mister Car Wash announced the completion of its take-private acquisition by investment funds managed by Leonard Green & Partners in an all-cash transaction implying a total enterprise value of approximately $3.1 billion.

Local Boy Outfitters: Boyne Capital Investment Supports Growth And Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2026

Boyne Capital announced that one of its affiliates has made an investment in Local Boy Outfitters, a consumer apparel and lifestyle brand focused on outdoor enthusiasts and Southern culture.

Advent International: Patricia Cross Appointed Operating Partner For Australia And New Zealand

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2026

Advent International announced the appointment of Patricia Cross as an Operating Partner in Australia and New Zealand.

Stonepeak: Chicago Parking Meter System Acquisition Pending City Council Approval

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2026

Stonepeak is set to acquire Chicago’s parking meter system from Chicago Parking Meters, LLC, according to reports from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office via FOX Chicago. The proposed transaction remains subject to approval by the Chicago City Council.

EQT: €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund Mandate Awarded By European Commission

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 19, 2026

EQT announced it has been selected by the European Commission and a coalition of founding investors across Europe as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, a new initiative designed to help European technology companies scale globally while maintaining their European roots.

Bain Capital: $10.5 Billion Raised For Asia Fund VI

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2026

Bain Capital announced the final close of Asia Fund VI, raising $10.5 billion in total capital, including approximately $9.1 billion of external commitments, surpassing the fund’s original $7 billion target. The firm said the accelerated fundraising process reflected investor confidence in Bain Capital’s 20-year track record in Asia, its operational value creation approach, and its ability to invest in complex situations through its integrated global platform.

Eighteen48 Partners: €175 Million First Close Announced For Private Equity Fund I

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

Eighteen48 Partners announced the first close of Eighteen48 Private Equity Fund I at €175 million as the firm continues expanding its focus on European middle-market buyout transactions sourced through Independent Sponsors.

Vista Equity Partners: Abu Dhabi Office Launch Expands Middle East Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

Vista Equity Partners, a global technology investor specializing in enterprise software, announced the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), strengthening the firm’s strategic presence in the Middle East and expanding its global platform for enterprise software investing.

TPG RE Finance Trust: $500 Million Financing Package Closed To Strengthen Capital Structure

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

TPG RE Finance Trust announced the closing of a new $400 million Senior Secured Term Loan B and a $100 million Revolving Credit Facility, further expanding the company’s diversified financing structure.

Titan Water Solutions: Strandline Capital Acquires Florida Water Treatment Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Titan Water Solutions has been acquired by Strandline Capital through a deal led by Daysi Gomez following a competitive sales process managed by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.

PowerGEM: Strategic Investment From General Atlantic And Acquisition Of Telos Energy Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

PowerGEM announced it secured a strategic growth investment from General Atlantic through its BeyondNetZero fund and also completed the acquisition of Telos Energy. Existing investor TA Associates will continue supporting the company as it expands its platform focused on power grid reliability and market efficiency.