Fremman Capital Flies Past Fund II Target to Reach €808m Final Close
Fremman Capital announced that its second private‑equity fund closed at €808 million, roughly $880 million, exceeding the original €750 million ($818 million) target. The final close was achieved in under 18 months, indicating strong investor appetite. The fund will continue Fremman’s pan‑European buy‑out strategy across mid‑market companies. This rapid oversubscription underscores the firm’s growing reputation among limited partners.
BCUBE Deal Aims to Build Italy’s Largest Airport Cargo Handling Platform
BCUBE Group has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Italy’s Alha Group, a specialist in airport cargo handling and integrated airfreight solutions. The merger will create the country’s largest cargo handling platform, linking major hubs such as Rome Fiumicino, Milan...
The Great Family Business Sale
Family business sale activity accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as owners cite heightened tech disruption, shifting social norms, and generational succession pressures as catalysts. Deal flow is outpacing previous quarters, prompting many to view the market as...
Align Capital Partners Picks up More than $400m for Proceed Continuation Fund
Align Capital Partners has secured roughly $405 million for a continuation fund dedicated to Proceed, its tech‑enabled legal services platform. The capital will support Proceed’s next phase of growth, including product development and potential acquisitions. The continuation vehicle allows existing investors...
Heavy Oversubscription Sees Japan’s NSSK Strike JPY250bn Fund IV Hard Cap
Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) closed its fourth private‑equity fund at the hard‑cap limit of JPY250bn (approximately $1.7bn) after the fund was more than twice oversubscribed. The strong demand underscores a renewed appetite among institutional investors for Japanese mid‑market buyout...
Publicis Acquires 160over90, Makes Sports Its ‘Next Big Bet’
Publicis Groupe has acquired 160over90, a leading sports and culture agency with more than 670 employees, to bolster its Publicis Sports division. The undisclosed‑price deal, pending regulatory clearance, brings expertise across events such as the Super Bowl, Olympics and World...
Imdex Snaps up the Rest of Krux Analytics
Imdex has paid roughly $23 million to acquire the remaining 60% of Krux Analytics, completing its ownership of the drilling‑software specialist. The deal follows a 2023 purchase of a 40% stake, giving Imdex full control of Krux’s data‑capture platform. Krux’s software...
Why a Valuable Business Doesn’t Need You
Agency owners often gauge value by turnover and profit, but buyers focus on systems and infrastructure that sustain earnings after the founder exits. A business reliant on its owner poses transition risk, leading to lower multiples or earn‑out structures. Conversely,...
Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect
Molex announced the completion of its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, the UK‑based subsidiary of Smiths Group, marking the largest deal in Molex’s history. The purchase adds a portfolio of ruggedized connectors, RF components, optical transceivers and semiconductor‑test expertise, extending Molex’s...
EMGS Sells Core Geoservices Business in $2.5 Million Deal to Riggs Capital
Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has agreed to sell its core offshore geoservices business to private‑equity firm Riggs Capital for up to $2.5 million. The deal provides $1 million at closing and a $1.5 million earn‑out tied to future performance, while Riggs assumes selected liabilities....
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis – 3/30/2026
The US broadly syndicated loan market issued about $779 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 6% decline year‑over‑year and a 10% drop from the previous quarter. New‑issue loans accounted for roughly 32% of total activity, amounting to $251 billion,...
How Asset-Based Finance Is Finding Its Role in Commercial Real Estate Portfolios
Asset‑based finance (ABF) is transitioning from a niche product to a mainstream funding source for commercial‑real‑estate (CRE) owners, offering loans secured by property, equipment, or receivables. The secured structure enables higher leverage and lower covenant intensity than traditional cash‑flow loans,...
Amazon in Talks to Buy $9bn Satellite Group Globalstar in Bid to Rival Musk’s Starlink
Amazon is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Globalstar, a satellite communications firm valued at roughly $9 billion. The move would give Amazon a low‑Earth‑orbit constellation capable of delivering broadband services worldwide. Analysts see the deal as Amazon’s bid to build...
The Many Acquires Majority Stake in Immersive Technology Studio CatalystXR
The Many, a global creative firm, has acquired a majority stake in Australian immersive‑technology studio CatalystXR. The deal combines The Many’s strategic and creative expertise with CatalystXR’s XR, VR, AR and large‑scale interactive capabilities, allowing both firms to deliver deeper,...
Aceros Arequipa Adds to Florida Scrap Network
Peruvian steelmaker Corporación Aceros Arequipa (CAASA) has acquired three metal‑recycling facilities in Tampa Bay, expanding its U.S. footprint to seven sites. The deal, executed through its subsidiary Aceros America Tampa LLC, adds two former Liberty Recycle locations and a former...
Apollo Acquires UK Rental Housing Platform Gatehouse Living Group
Apollo Global Management announced the acquisition of Gatehouse Living Group, a UK‑based rental housing platform that oversees more than 10,000 homes nationwide. The deal expands Apollo’s footprint beyond its U.S. multifamily holdings into Europe’s largest residential market. Gatehouse’s technology‑driven operations...
3650 Capital Provides $104M Pref Equity Injection Into $455M Acquisition
3650 Capital is injecting $104 million of preferred equity into a $455 million acquisition of a 1,495‑unit multifamily portfolio in the Chicago area, purchased by LaTerra Capital Management and Respark Residential from Aimco. The assets carry $308 million of Fannie Mae agency financing, which...
Blackstone Life Sciences Fund VI Blows Past Fundraise Target
Blackstone’s Life Sciences Fund VI has closed its fundraising round well above the original target, securing roughly $1.5 billion from limited partners. The fund’s platform claims a regulatory approval rate that is almost twice the industry average, a metric highlighted by...
Steve Jones Takes Ownership of Skyview Networks In Buyout
Steve Jones has completed a buyout of Skyview Networks, the Scottsdale‑based audio technology and syndication firm he has led for seven years, assuming the roles of President, CEO, and Chairman. Founder Ken Thiele and key shareholders supported the transition and will...
Santander Plans SRTs on UK, US Loans Amid Acquisition Spree
Banco Santander is arranging two large synthetic risk transfers (SRTs) to offload more than $1.33 billion of UK commercial‑real‑estate loans and about $2 billion of US corporate loans. The moves aim to free capital ahead of its $12 billion acquisition of Webster Financial...
Platinum Equity-Backed Cook & Boardman Picks up Systems Integrator Assurance Media
Cook & Boardman, backed by private‑equity firm Platinum Equity, announced the acquisition of systems integrator Assurance Media. The deal adds Assurance Media's expertise in security system integration to C&B's existing portfolio of access and security solutions. The transaction underscores C&B's...
Concentric and Summer Street Exit Their Investment in Frontier Waste Solutions
Concentric and Summer Street have sold their stakes in Frontier Waste Solutions, a solid waste and recycling firm, completing a full exit from the company. The divestiture appears to be a secondary‑market transaction, though the buyer and price were not...
Family Offices Outline Concerns over Rise of Zombie Funds
Family offices are increasingly vocal about the growing problem of “zombie” private‑equity funds that linger beyond their investment period. Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group have called for aging funds to be wound down promptly to avoid valuation disputes and investor...
Exclusive: Dhan Parent to Acquire Elevation Capital-Backed Infinyte Club
Raise Fintech Ventures, the parent of stock‑broking platform Dhan, is set to acquire wealth‑tech startup Infinyte Club in a 100% cash‑and‑stock deal valuing the company at roughly $13‑15 million. Infinyte, founded in 2023, raised over $3.6 million from Elevation Capital...
Bank of Hope to Buy SMBC Commercial Unit
Bank of Hope announced an all‑cash acquisition of SMBC Manubank’s California commercial banking unit, adding eight Southern California branches, roughly $2.5 billion in commercial and CRE loans and $2.7 billion in deposits. The deal, slated to close in the second half of...
Intel Gives Bullish CPU Outlook With $14.2B Ireland Fab Deal
Intel announced a $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s minority stake in the Fab 34 joint venture, ending the 2024 agreement where Apollo paid $11 billion for a 49% share. By regaining full ownership, Intel signals a stronger balance sheet and confidence in its...
Investor Intentions: Westfield Retirement Board Issues RFP for Private Equity
The Westfield Retirement Board, a U.S. public pension fund, has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to recruit private equity investment managers. The RFP signals the board’s intent to allocate a sizable portion of its portfolio to private equity,...
UK Pension Providers Back £200m Fund Aimed at Supercharging Homegrown Startups
The British Growth Partnership has raised a £200 million (~$250 million) fund, backed by pension providers Aegon UK, Cushon and M&G, to channel more domestic capital into UK venture‑capital funds. The British Business Bank serves as the partnership’s GP and also invested,...
Infra Secondaries Buoyed by Strong Pricing Despite Capital Constraints – II Global Summit
Infrastructure secondaries are experiencing robust pricing despite a notable shortage of available capital. At the PEI Group Infrastructure Investor Global Summit 2026, Macquarie’s Wandy Hoh warned that the sector’s dry‑powder is insufficient to fund a full year of projected deal...
Aprio Acquires CAVU Advisors
Aprio announced the acquisition of CAVU Advisors, a Maryland‑based firm specializing in federal contracting advisory services. The deal adds CAVU’s expertise in Unanet, Deltek, and government‑market operations to Aprio’s integrated platform of accounting, tax, cybersecurity, and legal services. With the...
Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect
Molex has finalized its purchase of Smiths Interconnect, the largest deal in its history, adding ruggedized connectors, RF components and semiconductor‑test expertise to its portfolio. The combined company now operates more than 90 manufacturing sites across 22 countries and employs...
L Squared Wraps up Continuation Fund for Manufacturer BTX Precision
L Squared has completed a continuation fund for BTX Precision, a specialist manufacturer, with HarbourVest Partners acting as the lead investor. The transaction provides liquidity to BTX’s current shareholders while allowing the company to remain under private‑equity ownership for an...
CalPERS’ Marcie Frost, Bain Capital’s Jennifer Davis, Thoma Bravo’s Jennifer James and Others Named to PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women...
CalPERS’ Marcie Frost, Bain Capital’s Jennifer Davis, Thoma Bravo’s Jennifer James and several other senior women were named to PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women in Private Equity list. The accolade spotlights the increasing presence of female leaders across major private‑equity...
PE-VC Exits Down 40 per Cent in FY26
Private equity and venture capital exits in India slumped 40% year‑over‑year, falling to $18.8 billion across 223 deals in FY26. Total PE‑VC funding also dipped 10% to $33.9 billion, with mega deals above $100 million shrinking in both count and value. AI attracted...
Windjammer Snaps up Manufacturer PrecisionX
Windjammer Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of PrecisionX, a specialist manufacturer of high‑precision components. The deal follows Core's initial minority investment in February 2023, positioning Windjammer as the controlling owner. PrecisionX will join Windjammer's growing portfolio of advanced‑technology manufacturers....
Debtwire Middle-Market – 3/30/2026
The VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) posted a dividend yield of 13.4% on March 30, up 157 basis points from the end of 2025. This rise reflects a broad repricing of business development companies, many now trading below net asset value as...
Eir Partners Invests in Health Tech Firm Long Tail
Eir Partners has announced a strategic investment in health‑tech firm Long Tail. The capital infusion will fund continued product innovation, expansion of Long Tail's proprietary data network, and scaling of its capabilities to satisfy rising demand across health systems. While...
Godspeed Backs Galt Aerospace
Godspeed Capital announced a strategic investment in Galt Aerospace, a supplier of modern defense aerospace solutions to the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. The backing provides Galt with fresh capital to accelerate research, development and production capacity. The...
HIG Scoops up Aviation Security Services Firm GEG
Security services firm HIG announced the acquisition of aviation security specialist GEG from Swedish security giant Securitas AB. The transaction adds GEG’s airport screening and cargo inspection capabilities to HIG’s existing portfolio, expanding its footprint across major U.S. hubs. While...
Benchmark Starts Coverage on Digital Assets Firm Securitize
Benchmark has started analyst coverage of Miami‑based fintech Securitize, assigning a Buy rating and a $16 price target. The firm is set to list on Nasdaq via a merger with SPAC Cantor Equity Partners II. Securitize commands roughly 70% of the...
MSIG Takes Stake in Ancileo to Win Asia’s Travel Insurance Battle
MSIG Asia has taken an undisclosed equity stake in Singapore‑based travel insurtech Ancileo, forming a regional partnership to accelerate travel‑insurance distribution across Asia‑Pacific. The deal pairs Ancileo’s B2B2C platform—designed for seamless integration with airlines, OTAs and other travel sellers—with MSIG’s...
Beijing’s GL Capital Holds $385m First Close for Latest Flagship
Beijing‑based GL Capital announced a $385 million first close for its flagship GL China Opportunities Fund V, representing roughly 48% of the $800 million target. The fund, launched in September 2025, will focus on buyout investments across China’s high‑growth sectors. GL Capital...
Inox Clean Energy Completes Acquisition of Vibrant Energy
Inox Clean Energy has completed the acquisition of Vibrant Energy for an enterprise value of roughly ₹5,000 crore (about $600 million), adding a 1,337 MW renewable portfolio spanning five Indian states. The deal closed in a record four months despite a volatile global...
Press Release: AccessPay Accelerates Growth with Majority Investment From Leading Software Investor, Accel-KKR
AccessPay, a UK‑based bank integration and payment automation SaaS, has secured a majority investment from private‑equity firm Accel‑KKR. The capital infusion will fund product development, scale operations and enable strategic acquisitions, positioning AccessPay to meet rising demand for AI‑ready finance...
OceanSound Collects $3.4 Billion for Government and Enterprise Technology Bets
OceanSound Partners announced the closing of its third flagship fund, raising approximately $3.4 billion, roughly twice the size of its prior vehicle. The New York‑based firm, led by founder and CEO Joe Benavides, will deploy the capital into technology companies serving...
NY Life Insurance Arm Apogem Capital Seals $1.43bn Hard Cap Close for New Secondaries Fund
Apogem Capital, the private‑equity arm of New York Life Insurance, announced a hard‑cap final close of $1.43 billion for its latest secondaries fund. The fund will focus on acquiring secondary stakes in private‑equity portfolios, offering liquidity to existing limited partners. The capital...
Keurig Dr Pepper Completes Acquisition of JDE Peet’s and Appoints CEO
Keurig Dr Pepper has completed its acquisition of 96.22% of JDE Peet’s, moving to split the combined business into two publicly traded companies. The coffee arm, encompassing Keurig, Jacobs, Douwe Egberts, L’OR and Peet’s, will generate roughly €14 billion (about $15.3 billion) in annual...
AI Boom Fuelling Demand for Private Equity Investment in Law Firms, Experts Say
Law firms are turning to private‑equity to fund AI and other technology upgrades, with UK mid‑size firms leading the trend. A recent MHA‑Law Society survey shows seven out of ten firms have been approached by PE firms and 65% already...
Spectator Made £6.6m Loss in Year Paul Marshall Paid £100m for Title
British weekly The Spectator posted a pre‑tax loss of £6.6 million ($8.4 million) for 2024 after Sir Paul Marshall’s Old Queen Street Ventures paid £100 million ($127 million) for the title. The 15‑month sale process cost the magazine £11.4 million ($14.5 million), turning a £2.6 million profit...
Lime Rock Unveils Succession Strategy, Co-Founders to Step Back After Almost 30 Years
Lime Rock Partners, a private‑equity firm specializing in oil and gas assets, announced a formal succession plan as its co‑founders step back after nearly three decades. Jeffrey Schofield has been appointed president and will assume day‑to‑day management responsibilities. The transition...
