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News•Feb 27, 2026
Exclusive: Astorg’s Mid-Cap Co-Head Edouard Pillot to Leave Firm
Astorg announced that Edouard Pillot, co‑head of its mid‑cap private‑equity team, will depart the firm. Lionel de Posson, Pillot’s fellow co‑head, will assume sole leadership of the mid‑cap unit. The change follows an internal restructuring aimed at streamlining decision‑making. Astorg has not disclosed Pillot’s next move or a transition timeline.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
PE Eyes Growth in Hospice Care Platforms: 5 Deals
Private equity firms are intensifying focus on hospice care platforms, with five notable deals reported this quarter. Kinderhook, Renovus and Revelstoke are among the investors leading the charge, targeting fragmented providers to build scalable platforms. The surge reflects broader demographic...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides Finds Calling as PE Backs Defense Industry
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides has taken a senior role at Ventus Industrial, a private‑equity‑backed firm targeting the defense industrial base. He says his mission is to accelerate shipbuilding capacity and help portfolio companies produce at the pace the Navy...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Miura, Mindful Capital Agree to Sell Italcer
Miura and Mindful Capital have agreed to sell Italcer to Wienerberger, the Austrian‑listed brick and building‑materials leader. The transaction details, including the purchase price, were not disclosed, but the deal aligns with Wienerberger’s strategy to broaden its geographic reach. Italcer,...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Water Infra in Vogue as Ambienta’s NDA Makes Add-On; Hg Seeks AI Adoption at Portcos via New Initiative
Water infrastructure is emerging as a hot‑spot for private‑equity investment, driven by stable cash flows and climate‑related demand. Ambienta has signed a non‑disclosure agreement to pursue an add‑on acquisition in the sector, signaling confidence in further consolidation. Meanwhile, Hg announced...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Main Capital-Backed TMA Picks up HR Tech Business STYR
TMA, backed by Main Capital Partners, has acquired HR‑tech firm STYR, marking its third deal since the firms teamed up in December 2024. The transaction expands TMA’s portfolio into AI‑driven talent management solutions and leverages Main Capital’s private‑equity resources. By...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Ambienta Portco No Dig Alliance Buys Suomen Putkisto Palvelu
Ambienta’s No Dig Alliance, a portfolio company focused on trenchless solutions, announced the acquisition of Finnish specialist Suomen Putkisto Palvelu (SPP). SPP provides manhole rehabilitation, underground water pipe services, and advanced lining for stormwater and wastewater basins. The deal gives...
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Wienerberger to Acquire Italcer From Miura and Mindful Capital
Austrian listed building materials group Wienerberger announced it will acquire Italcer, which is currently owned by Miura and Mindful Capital. The agreement was reported on February 24, 2026. Deal terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
TMA Acquires HR Tech Firm STYR
TMA, backed by Main Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of HR technology company STYR, marking its third transaction since partnering with Main Capital in December 2024. The deal expands TMA's portfolio in the HR tech space. Deal value was not...
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
No Dig Alliance Acquires Suomen Putkisto Palvelu
No Dig Alliance, a portfolio company of Ambienta, announced the acquisition of Finnish specialist Suomen Putkisto Palvelu, which provides manhole rehabilitation and underground water pipe services. The deal expands No Dig Alliance's capabilities in stormwater and wastewater infrastructure solutions.
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News•Feb 23, 2026
How GPs and LPs View AI Disruption: Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht and New York’s Anastasia Titarchuk
At the PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 summit, Thoma Bravo partner Holden Spaht and New York‑based LP specialist Anastasia Titarchuk discussed how artificial‑intelligence disruption is reshaping private‑equity dynamics. Both highlighted accelerating deal flow in AI‑enabled software and the need for deeper technical diligence....
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Crestview-Backed OneMagnify Acquires Optimal’s Performance Marketing Business
OneMagnify, a Detroit‑based AI‑enabled marketing firm backed by Crestview Partners, announced the acquisition of Optimal’s performance‑marketing business. The deal adds Optimal’s client roster, technology stack, and talent to OneMagnify’s existing platform. Integration aims to broaden service offerings and accelerate growth...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
EQT-Backed Scale Microgrids Scoops up Reload
Scale Microgrids, a private‑equity‑backed provider of advanced energy solutions, announced the acquisition of Reload, a developer of microgrid and storage technology. The deal, financed by EQT, expands Scale’s product suite and geographic reach, particularly in Europe. Reload’s platform adds modular...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
L Squared Snaps up Functional Devices
L Squared has completed the acquisition of Functional Devices, a move that broadens its footprint in the industrial IoT sector. Mark Fernandes, Functional Devices' president and CEO, along with the existing leadership team, invested in the transaction and will continue...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Frazier Healthcare-Backed RevSpring Acquires Healthcare Tech Firm TrustCommerce
RevSpring, a revenue‑cycle management platform backed by Frazier Healthcare, announced the acquisition of healthcare‑technology firm TrustCommerce. The deal was sourced from Waud Capital Partners, which acted as the seller. TrustCommerce brings a robust payment‑processing suite that complements RevSpring's existing billing...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
OneMagnify Acquires Optimal’s Performance Marketing Business
Detroit-based OneMagnify, backed by Crestview, announced the acquisition of Optimal’s performance marketing business. The deal expands OneMagnify’s AI-enabled marketing solutions portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
L Squared Acquires Functional Devices
Private equity firm L Squared announced the acquisition of Functional Devices. The deal includes investment from Functional Devices' leadership team, including CEO Mark Fernandes, who will continue to lead the business. Deal value was not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Scale Microgrids Acquires Reload
Scale Microgrids, backed by EQT, announced the acquisition of Reload, a provider of advanced energy solutions. The deal was reported on February 23, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Lone View-Backed CargoSprint Acquires Dray Dog
Atlanta‑based CargoSprint, a cargo‑industry software provider, announced the acquisition of Dray Dog, a drayage‑focused platform. The deal is backed by Lone View, the venture firm that previously funded CargoSprint. By combining Dray Dog’s real‑time drayage capabilities with CargoSprint’s broader freight...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Peak Rock to Acquire UL Solutions' Employee Health and Safety Software Business
Peak Rock announced it will acquire the employee health and safety software business from UL Solutions, a safety science firm based in Chicago. The terms of the transaction, including the deal value, were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
HKW Acquires Handling Systems and Conveyors Inc
HKW announced the acquisition of Handling Systems and Conveyors Inc (HSC), a provider serving the aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing and transportation markets. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The purchase expands HKW's footprint in these key sectors.
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Eurazeo Completes Exit of Minority Stake in Ex Nihilo to L Catterton
Eurazeo has completed the sale of its minority stake in the Paris‑based luxury fragrance house Ex Nihilo to private equity firm L Catterton. The transaction, announced on February 20, 2026, marks Eurazeo’s exit from the brand. Deal value was not...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Renovus-Backed Angeion Acquires MedQuest
Philadelphia-based legal notice and administration services provider Angeion announced the acquisition of legal services firm MedQuest. Backed by private equity firm Renovus, the deal expands Angeion's service offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Stone Point Capital Invests in UK Wealth Management Advisor Amber River
Stone Point Capital has invested in Amber River, an independent wealth management advice firm based in the UK. The terms of the investment, including the amount and round type, were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Cube Acquires Regulatory Tech Firm 4CRisk
London-based Cube, backed by Hg, announced the acquisition of regulatory technology company 4CRisk. The deal expands Cube's automated regulatory intelligence and change management capabilities.
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
WestView Invests in Benefits All In
WestView has invested in Benefits All In, and partner Kevin Twomey will join the startup’s board of directors.
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
MicroGrid Networks Secures Investment From Palisade Infrastructure
MicroGrid Networks (MGN) announced an investment from Palisade Infrastructure, while its existing backer SER Capital Partners will retain a majority ownership stake. The deal was reported on February 19, 2026.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Extens Dental Software Services Portco Orthalis Makes Add‑on Acquisition
Extens’ dental software services portfolio company Orthalis announced an add‑on acquisition, expanding its product suite. The target company and deal value were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Eagle Leasing Acquires West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less
Eagle Leasing, backed by private equity firm Kinderhook, announced the acquisition of West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less, expanding its Rent‑A‑Container network. The deal, reported on February 17, 2026, adds trailer and container services to Eagle Leasing’s portfolio, strengthening its position...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
KKR Commits $1.5B Equity to Global Technical Realty
KKR has made an additional $1.5 billion equity commitment to Global Technical Realty, the European build‑to‑suit data‑center platform it helped launch in 2020. The investment bolsters the platform’s growth and underscores private‑equity interest in data‑center infrastructure.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Apollo Invests in GoodLife Group, Boosting Canadian Fitness Chain
Apollo Global Management announced an investment in GoodLife Group, the leading Canadian fitness company. The terms were not disclosed, and the deal keeps founder David “Patch” Patchell‑Evans as chairman and Jeff van Haeren as CEO, supporting the firm’s growth plans.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Argosy Portfolio Companies Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile Announce Merger
Argosy's portfolio companies Diverse Logistics, based in Tampa, and Pulse Final Mile, based in Anaheim, have agreed to merge, forming a combined logistics provider. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Polaris Inks Investment in Valtus
Polaris has announced an investment in Valtus, a provider of executive interim management solutions. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, marks a strategic move into the growing interim management market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Main Capital Sells Paragin to ECI Partners
Main Capital has agreed to sell its education software provider Paragin to private equity firm ECI Partners. Paragin offers software services for exam and assessment workflows across vocational and higher education institutions. The financial terms of the transaction were not...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Renovus Launches Opensity, a New Managed Services Firm Formed by Combining K2 Services, Epiq GBTS, and Forrest Solutions
Renovus announced the creation of Opensity, a managed services company formed through the combination of K2 Services, Epiq GBTS, and Forrest Solutions. The new firm aims to deliver integrated services across its combined capabilities.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
GenNx360 Invests in Testing Services Firm NVI
GenNx360 has announced an investment in NVI, a testing services provider serving the energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, power generation, marine and data center markets. The deal value was not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Smarte Carte Acquires Lost and Found Software
Smarte Carte, backed by private equity firm 3i, announced the acquisition of Lost and Found Software, a cloud-based platform that streamlines item intake, matching, customer communication, and return fulfillment. The deal expands Smarte Carte’s service offering in the lost‑and‑found management...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Sportsology Makes Inaugural MLB Investment by Acquiring a Stake in the Texas Rangers
Sportsology announced its first investment in Major League Baseball, taking a minority stake in the Texas Rangers. The deal marks the firm's entry into professional sports ownership, though financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Elevate PFS Acquires Centauri Health Solutions' Health Systems Services Unit
PE-backed Elevate PFS announced the acquisition of the health systems services unit of Phoenix-based Centauri Health Solutions, which provides eligibility and enrollment services for Medicaid and disability benefits. The transaction expands Elevate PFS's footprint in health revenue‑cycle services. Financial terms...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
M&G and CVC Complete $1.1bn Secondary Transaction
M&G and CVC have completed a $1.1bn secondary transaction, underscoring a surge in deal activity. The transaction involves the sale of existing stakes in an undisclosed portfolio, marking a significant secondary market deal. The deal was announced on February 16,...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Mutares Sells WIJ Special Media, Part of Prénatal, to N2COM
German private equity firm Mutares has sold WIJ Special Media, a subsidiary of its portfolio company Prénatal, to media group N2COM. The transaction represents a partial divestiture of the Prénatal portfolio and the financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Volaris Group Acquires HIG‑Backed EdTech Firm Symplicity Corp
Volaris Group announced the acquisition of Symplicity Corp, a provider of higher‑education career services and student support solutions. The deal, disclosed on February 16, 2026, did not include a disclosed purchase price. Symplicity, founded in 1997 and based in Arlington,...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Prime AE Group Acquires Klavon Design Associates
Baltimore-based Prime AE Group, backed by Platform Holdings, announced the acquisition of design firm Klavon Design Associates. The deal, disclosed on February 16, 2026, expands Prime AE's engineering and architecture capabilities. Deal value was not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
CVC DIF to Sell Transportation Infrastructure Platform American Roads to John Laing
CVC DIF announced the sale of its transportation infrastructure platform, American Roads, which operates toll bridges in Alabama and the Detroit‑Windsor Tunnel, to UK infrastructure investor John Laing. The deal, disclosed on February 13, 2026, does not disclose a purchase...
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Patient Square to Acquire Specialty Care Firm Paradigm
Patient Square announced it will acquire Paradigm, a specialty care firm, marking the exit of OMERS Private Equity from Paradigm after the deal closes. The acquisition expands Patient Square's footprint in the healthcare services sector.
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
PlayPower to Acquire Playground Equipment Maker BCI Burke
PlayPower, a maker of recreational and outdoor living systems backed by Platinum Equity, announced plans to acquire BCI Burke, a playground equipment manufacturer. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Bain and BlueWater Acquire Bayside Marine
Bain and BlueWater Marinas announced the acquisition of Bayside Marine, a Charleston‑based marina operator. The deal will see BlueWater develop and operate the coastal marina assets under the new ownership.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Ezee Fiber Acquires DayNet's Dayton, Texas Fiber Network
Ezee Fiber, backed by I Squared Capital, announced the acquisition of DayNet's assets and 76 miles of fiber infrastructure in Dayton, Texas. The deal, which includes the city's 2022-built network, was disclosed without financial terms.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
MPE Partners Sells MSHS & Pacific Power Group
Private equity firm MPE Partners has sold its portfolio companies MSHS and Pacific Power Group, a Florida‑based provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for power generation, marine and national security applications. The buyer and financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Supreme Group Acquires Healthcare Creative Agency Broth
Supreme Group, a marketing and communications platform for healthcare and life sciences backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced the acquisition of Broth, a New York City‑based healthcare‑focused creative agency. The deal terms were not disclosed. Broth serves as agency of...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
KPS Capital Partners to Acquire The Wells Companies
KPS Capital Partners announced it has agreed to acquire The Wells Companies, Inc., a Minnesota‑based manufacturer of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions. The deal adds 13 strategically located U.S. manufacturing facilities to KPS’s portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
General Atlantic to Acquire European Wax Center in $330M Take-Private Deal
Private equity firm General Atlantic announced it will acquire the remaining shares of European Wax Center, a US waxing services franchise, in a $330 million take‑private transaction. The deal will give General Atlantic 100 percent ownership and is expected to close in...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Light Acquires Dignitas Technologies in Undisclosed Deal
Light, a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital, announced the acquisition of Dignitas Technologies, an Orlando-based provider of modeling, simulation and training solutions. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Unimed Acquires Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy
Unimed, backed by ZCG, announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy, a distributor of pharmaceutical products and medical devices for the maritime sector. The deal expands Unimed's footprint in maritime healthcare logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Lone Star Completes $3.8bn Take-Private Acquisition of Hillenbrand
Private equity firm Lone Star has completed its previously announced $3.8 billion take‑private acquisition of Hillenbrand, an industrial company based in Batesville, Indiana. The deal will see Hillenbrand continue operating under its own name while being owned by Lone Star.
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