Today's Private Equity Pulse
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Nemetschek to Acquire 72% of HCSS in $491M Deal
Nemetschek Group announced a definitive agreement to purchase a 72% stake in Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, a leading North‑American construction‑software provider. The transaction, valued at roughly $491 million of net‑debt impact, positions Nemetschek as a global construction‑technology leader.
Fortreum Acquires Kovr.AI to Boost AI‑Driven Cybersecurity Compliance Platform
Fortreum, a cybersecurity assessment firm backed by Gryphon Investors, announced the acquisition of FedRAMP‑authorized AI compliance platform Kovr.AI. The deal combines Fortreum's practitioner‑led assessment services with Kovr.AI's agentic AI engine, aiming to streamline compliance across FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, DOD SRG, NIST CSF 2.0 and GovRAMP. Financial terms were not disclosed.
SupplyOne Acquires Specialty Packaging to Bolster New England Footprint
SupplyOne, Inc. announced the purchase of Connecticut‑based Specialty Packaging, LLC, a move that expands its regional distribution network and adds the proprietary SteamRight microwavable packaging line. The deal underscores growing consolidation in packaging logistics, a sector attracting middle‑market private‑equity interest.
Private Equity Monopoly Inflates City Vehicle Costs, Taxes
If you love property taxes, thank a private equity exec. Private equity cornered ambulance and fire truck production and hiked prices. It turns out, I'm being told, they also did it to other specialty vehicles used by cities too. PE is...
Know the Right Time to Maximize SaaS Sale Value
Next up at MicroConf: @einarvollset on maximizing for the value you receive when selling your SaaS business. "When to sell your B2B SaaS"
Why Private Equity Secondaries Are Exploding Right Now
The video explains why the private‑equity secondary market is booming, focusing on institutional investors' shifting strategies. As private‑equity funds mature, large investors such as pension plans, university endowments and sovereign wealth funds have built sophisticated portfolio‑management capabilities. They increasingly sell portions...
Australian Waste Management M&A Surge Attracts Private Equity, Report Shows
A Morgan Business Sales report released on April 12, 2026 highlights a wave of merger and acquisition activity in Australia's waste management and environmental services sector. Private equity firms are increasingly targeting the fragmented market, drawn by regulatory tailwinds and...
Stryker Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Amplitude Vascular Systems, Adding Next‑gen IVL Tech
Stryker Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boston‑based Amplitude Vascular Systems, a developer of next‑generation intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) technology for calcified peripheral arterial disease. The deal, undisclosed in price, aims to broaden Stryker’s peripheral vascular platform and accelerate...
Ares Management Secures $5.4 B LP Shift to Value‑Add Real Estate Funds
Ares Management closed a combined $5.4 billion in commitments for its US Real Estate Fund XI and European Property Enhancement Partners IV, marking a decisive LP rotation toward value‑add real‑estate strategies. The raise comes as rising cap rates pressure core‑plus funds...
Villeneuve Joins Opposition to Paramount's Warner Bros. Takeover
new: Denis Villeneuve, the director of "Sicario," has signed the letter opposing Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. https://t.co/LENGXkC5Yy
Data Center ABS Iskandar and Kaveh Bring to Market, Raising $1.4 Billion
Iskandar Enterprise and Kaveh Enterprise have launched a $1.4 billion asset‑backed security backed by first‑lien mortgages on two Ashburn, Virginia data centers. The issuance consists of five fixed‑rate, interest‑only notes with a five‑year annual repayment date and a final legal maturity...
GFL Environmental Nears $4.3 B Acquisition of SECURE Waste, Expanding Waste‑Management Footprint
GFL Environmental Inc. is on the verge of acquiring Canada‑based SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. for more than $4.3 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The transaction would create one of the largest waste‑management platforms in North America and is being closely watched...
MKH Capital Snaps up Haven Health Management
MKH Capital announced the acquisition of Haven Health Management, adding 22 behavioral health facilities to its portfolio. The new sites extend across the United States and Puerto Rico, broadening MKH's geographic reach. The deal underscores private‑equity interest in expanding behavioral...
Amazon Mulls $9 B Offer for Globalstar to Accelerate Satellite Broadband
Amazon is exploring a bid valued around $9 billion for Globalstar, a satellite communications firm with valuable spectrum licenses in more than 120 countries. The move would speed Amazon’s plan to expand its Project Kuiper constellation, which currently trails rivals like...
Cooley Strengthens Fund Formation Practice With Private Equity Partner in New York
Cooley has added Derek Pease, a former Silver Lake legal director, as a partner in its New York fund formation practice. Pease brings over two decades of private‑equity legal experience, including leadership of multibillion‑dollar fundraises. The move expands Cooley’s private‑equity...
M&A: Denarius Targets Emerita in Spain’s Zinc-Copper Belt
Denarius Metals has tabled a non‑binding all‑share offer for Emerita Resources, pricing the deal at a 15% premium to Emerita’s April 10 close. The transaction would value Emerita between $25 million and $29 million, depending on its fully diluted share count, and...
Goldman CEO: Scale Eclipses Geopolitical Concerns in M&A
Goldman Sachs reported a 19% jump in first‑quarter profit to $5.63 billion, driven by a 22% rise in global banking revenue to $12.74 billion and a 48% surge in investment‑banking fees. CEO David Solomon said the urge to scale through mergers and...
