GenNx360 and AEA Investors Lead Recent IT Services Deals; Blackstone Files IPO for Data Center Vehicle
In 2026, GenNx360 and AEA Investors emerged as the most active buyers in the IT services space, completing a series of strategic acquisitions. Blackstone announced an initial public offering for a new vehicle dedicated to acquiring data center assets, underscoring the sector’s growth. A recent SS&C report highlighted how private‑equity firms are leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate deal sourcing and due diligence. Meanwhile, golfer‑turned‑investor Rory McIlroy made his first private‑equity investment, drawing celebrity attention to the market.
Blackstone Files for Its New Data Center Acquisition Vehicle to Go Public
Blackstone has filed with the SEC to launch a new data‑center acquisition vehicle that will go public as a SPAC. The offering includes a sweetener: investors who purchase at least 100 shares will receive an additional 1% of their investment...
OpenGate-Backed S&G Sells Delaney Hardware
OpenGate‑backed private‑equity firm S&G has completed the sale of its portfolio company Delaney Hardware to Hillman Solutions Corp. The transaction, undisclosed financially, transfers ownership of the regional hardware distributor to Hillman, a growing player in the construction‑materials market. The move...
STG Picks up Freight Management Software Firm Carrier Logistics Inc
STG announced the acquisition of Carrier Logistics Inc., a freight‑management software provider. The deal will embed advanced agentic AI frameworks into CLI’s platform, aiming to automate routing, capacity matching, and real‑time decision making. By combining STG’s capital and market reach...
Staple Investments Backs Corporate Travel Services
Staple Investments has announced a strategic investment in Corporate Travel Services (CTS), providing the company with growth capital. The deal does not alter CTS’s management, as the firm will continue under its existing leadership team. The funding is earmarked for...
MusicBird Acquires Catalog of Supertramp Bassist Dougie Thomson
MusicBird, a digital platform for music royalty investments, announced the acquisition of the master royalty income from Dougie Thomson’s recordings with Supertramp. The deal covers iconic tracks such as “Goodbye Stranger” and “Give a Little Bit,” granting MusicBird rights to...
Bridgepoint-Backed Alpha FMC to Acquire JPSB
Alpha FMC, the Bridgepoint‑backed consulting specialist for asset‑management firms, announced it will acquire JPSB Group. JPSB is a niche technology consultancy that focuses on implementing SimCorp, the leading investment‑management platform. The deal adds deep SimCorp expertise to Alpha FMC’s advisory...
Aksìa-Backed Fornaio Del Casale Makes Three Add-Ons
Fornaio del Casale, a Treviso‑based bakery founded in 1969 and backed by private‑equity firm Aksìa, announced three add‑on acquisitions this quarter. The add‑ons target complementary bakeries and product lines, expanding Fornaio’s footprint in northern Italy. The moves are part of Aksìa’s...
Sterling Picks up Healthcare Linen Services Group
Sterling, a private‑equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG) from York Private Equity. The transaction adds a national linen and laundry provider to Sterling’s growing portfolio of healthcare support businesses. HLSG supplies clean linens, uniforms,...
Blackstone Takes Minority Stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Blackstone’s infrastructure investment team bought a minority stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure, a fast‑growing data‑center and fiber‑network operator backed by Quinbrook. The transaction, reportedly worth about $200 million, values Rowan at roughly $800 million. Blackstone will supply capital and operational expertise to...
Granite Creek-Backed Salem One Acquires Brand Development Agency SmashBrand
Salem One, a direct‑marketing agency backed by private‑equity firm Granite Creek, announced the acquisition of SmashBrand, a brand‑development studio based in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. The deal broadens Salem One’s capabilities from pure response marketing to full‑service branding. Granite Creek’s support...
Personal Care: 5 Notable Private Equity Deals as Brands Build Relationships with Consumers
Private‑equity firms are accelerating activity in the personal‑care sector, with Advent, RoundTable and Gemspring among the most active investors. The latest wave includes five high‑profile transactions that target brands leveraging direct‑to‑consumer channels and clean‑beauty positioning. Deal sizes range from low‑hundred‑million...
Avista Acquires Bentech Medical
Avista announced the acquisition of Bentech Medical, with the transaction completed by sellers Greyrock and Hermitage Equity Partners. The deal adds Bentech’s cardiac monitoring technologies to Avista’s existing portfolio, broadening its reach in the medical‑device market. While financial terms were...
Madison Dearborn-Backed Aevex Sets IPO Pricing Terms
Aevex, a Solana‑Beach based drone manufacturer backed by private‑equity firm Madison Dearborn, has disclosed the pricing terms for its upcoming initial public offering. The filing outlines the proposed share price range and the number of shares to be sold, giving...
Gryphon-Backed Caylent Acquires Tech Firm Pronetx
Caylent, a cloud‑services firm backed by private‑equity sponsor Gryphon Capital, announced the acquisition of technology services company Pronetx. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is intended to broaden Caylent’s portfolio of Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions and...
Ara Partners to Invest up to $500m in Waste Management Firm Sedron
Ara Partners announced a commitment of up to $500 million to waste‑management specialist Sedron. The capital infusion is earmarked to speed up Sedron’s project development pipeline and to expand its manufacturing and deployment footprint across North America. By bolstering production capacity,...
EQT Agrees to Sell Nordic Ferry Infrastructure Stake to Consortium
EQT has agreed to sell its stake in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure to a consortium. The buyers are Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland, Interogo Infrastructure, and Lægernes Pension. The transaction marks EQT's move to streamline its European infrastructure portfolio. Terms of the deal, including...
GTCR Completes Acquisition of Zentiva From Advent
GTCR, the Chicago‑based private‑equity firm, has completed its purchase of European generics powerhouse Zentiva from fellow buyout house Advent International. The deal marks GTCR’s entry into the continent’s fast‑growing off‑patent drug market, adding Zentiva’s portfolio of more than 1,000 generic...
Charlesbank Leads Investment in Bridgepointe Technologies
Charlesbank Capital Partners is spearheading a new financing round for Bridgepointe Technologies, a software solutions provider. The private‑equity firm is joined by Carlyle AlpInvest, which is also taking a stake alongside Charlesbank, an existing investor in Bridgepointe. The deal expands...
KLB Business Valuations & Forensic Accountants to Merge with TowerBrook-Backed EisnerAmper
KLB Business Valuations & Forensic Accountants announced a merger with EisnerAmper, a firm backed by private‑equity sponsor TowerBrook. The transaction is expected to close in May 2026, subject to customary approvals. The combined entity will integrate KLB’s valuation expertise with...
Onex Partners Completes $1.6bn Multi-Asset CV
Onex Partners has closed a $1.6 billion multi‑asset continuation vehicle, expanding its investment platform. The new fund will hold stakes in Fidelity Building Services Group, education‑software provider PowerSchool, and professional services firm Sedgwick. By structuring a continuation vehicle, Onex offers existing...
CMEP Said to Be Lining up GracoRoberts for Sale; ECP Reacquires Nuclear Waste Management Company
CMEP is reportedly preparing to sell its GracoRoberts division, a specialist in industrial fluid handling. Meanwhile, Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has reacquired EnergySolutions, a nuclear waste management firm, marking its second purchase of the same company. The moves signal active...
European Defense in Vogue as Tinicum, Blackstone Agree Senior Take-Private and Agilitas to Sell Integris Composites to Triton
Tinicum Capital and Blackstone have agreed to take a European engineering firm private, signaling intensified private‑equity interest in the defense sector. The transaction follows a parallel deal where Agilitas will sell its Integris Composites business to Triton, further consolidating defense‑grade...
Blackstone and Tinicum Agree £1.4bn Deal to Buy Senior
Blackstone and Tinicum have agreed to acquire Senior, a London‑listed aerospace and defence component maker, in a deal valued at roughly £1.4 billion (about $1.8 billion). The transaction combines Blackstone’s deep capital resources with Tinicum’s sector expertise to take control of Senior’s...
ECP to Acquire Nuclear Company EnergySolutions From TriArtisan
Energy Capital Partners (ECP) announced plans to acquire nuclear waste management firm EnergySolutions from private‑equity owner TriArtisan. The deal, which will transfer ownership of EnergySolutions' extensive waste processing network, is slated to close in 2026. This transaction marks a significant...
Chimney-Backed Aeromax Picks up Manufacturer Ely
Aeromax, a diversified aerospace aftermarket provider, announced the acquisition of Ely, a niche aerospace component manufacturer. The deal expands Aeromax's product portfolio and strengthens its supply chain for both commercial and military programs. Ely’s engineering capabilities will be integrated into...
Frontenac Acquires Bill Gosling Outsourcing From Owner Resource Group
Frontenac, a private‑equity firm focused on technology‑enabled services, announced the acquisition of Bill Gosling Outsourcing from Owner Resource Group. Bill Gosling provides accounts receivable management, customer experience, and other back‑office functions to enterprise‑level clients across multiple sectors. The deal adds...
Exclusive: Blackstone to Test Buyout Market for PMG’s CRO and Pharma Commercialization Divisions, Sources Say
Blackstone is reportedly testing the buyout market for the contract research organization (CRO) and pharma commercialization divisions of Precision Medicine Group (PMG). Blackstone originally purchased PMG from Berkshire Partners and TPG Growth for between $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion in late 2020....
Exclusive: Uplift Investors Buys IMS Legal Strategies, as Law Firms Face Increasingly Complex Cases
Uplift Investors, a private‑equity firm focused on legal‑services businesses, has completed the acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies, a boutique provider of litigation consulting and expert witness services. The purchase reflects growing demand from law firms for specialized expertise to navigate...
GHO Capital Sells Specialty Pharmaceutical Provider VISUfarma to Lupin Limited
GHO Capital has sold its specialty pharmaceutical provider VISUfarma to Lupin Limited. The acquisition expands Lupin’s footprint across Europe and fast‑tracks the development of its specialty franchise. Lupin expects the deal to be immediately accretive to earnings, adding to its...
Permira’s Silvia Oteri and MiddleGround’s Christen Paras Named PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women in PE; Carlyle, HIG, LLR, Main Capital...
Permira’s Silvia Oteri and MiddleGround’s Christen Paras have been named to PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women in PE list, highlighting their leadership in a traditionally male‑dominated industry. Meanwhile, private‑equity firms Carlyle, HIG, LLR and Main Capital are actively targeting the caregiver services sector, attracted...
5CP-Backed Radon Acquires Majestic Medical Solutions
Radon, a healthcare services firm backed by private‑equity firm 5C Partners, announced the acquisition of Majestic Medical Solutions. The transaction enables Majestic to expand its geographic footprint and broaden its capabilities across the United States. The deal aligns with Radon's...
EagleTree Capital Picks up The Opus Group From Growth Catalyst Partners
Private equity firm EagleTree Capital has acquired The Opus Group from Growth Catalyst Partners. The transaction adds a diversified services platform to EagleTree’s portfolio. EagleTree plans to accelerate Opus’s growth through organic initiatives and targeted acquisitions. The deal underscores EagleTree’s...
New Mountain- and Francisco Partners-Backed Office Ally Acquires Jopari Solutions From WestView Capital
Office Ally, a revenue‑cycle management platform backed by New Mountain and Francisco Partners, announced the acquisition of Jopari Solutions from WestView Capital. The deal will embed Jopari’s automation and interoperability tools into Office Ally’s suite, enabling straight‑through electronic processing of...
Goldman Sachs-Backed Liquid Environmental Scoops up New Orleans Grease Trap Cleaning
Liquid Environmental (LES), a Goldman Sachs‑backed firm, announced the acquisition of a New Orleans‑based grease‑trap cleaning company. The purchase adds a non‑hazardous wastewater collection facility to LES’s growing network in the Gulf Coast region. By integrating the service, LES aims...
Antin Acquires LNG Service Provider Sapphire Gas Solutions From Apollo
Antin has completed the acquisition of Sapphire Gas Solutions, a provider of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) services, from private‑equity firm Apollo. The transaction expands Antin’s service footprint in the North American gas sector and adds...
Windrose Health Investors Launches Technology Services Team
WindRose Health Investors, a New York‑based private equity firm managing roughly $7 billion, announced the creation of a dedicated technology services team. The new unit will provide digital expertise to the firm’s healthcare service portfolio, aiming to accelerate modernization and operational...
DC Partners-Backed PK Cos. Scoops up Pro-Surve Technical Services
DC Partners‑backed PK Cos. announced the acquisition of Pro‑Surve Technical Services. The transaction merges PK’s IntelliSPEC platform with Pro‑Surve’s ProVision technology, creating an integrated solution for construction and infrastructure projects. The deal expands PK’s service portfolio and positions the combined...
American Pacific Group Makes Strategic Investment in Dossier
American Pacific Group (APG) announced a strategic investment in Dossier, the fast‑growing fragrance brand. Dossier currently markets more than 150 scents across both e‑commerce platforms and physical retail locations. The capital infusion is expected to accelerate product development and broaden...
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...
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...
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....
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...
26North to Acquire Tech Company Intermedia Intelligent Communications
Private equity firm 26North announced its acquisition of Intermedia Intelligent Communications, a provider of AI‑enabled communication solutions. The transaction is being executed with Madison Dearborn Partners as the seller. The deal broadens 26North's footprint in the enterprise communications market and...
Oak Hill Completes Buyout of Internet Provider Hunter Communications
Oak Hill Capital Partners has completed its buyout of Hunter Communications, a regional internet service provider operating in the Southeast United States. The transaction, valued at approximately $210 million, adds roughly 150,000 residential and business customers to Oak Hill’s growing telecom...
Quad-C Invests in Independent Medical Exam Provider Dane Street
Quad-C Capital has announced a strategic investment in Dane Street, an independent medical exam provider. The deal includes a capital infusion that will support Dane Street’s growth initiatives across the United States. Existing management, led by CEO Greg Powers, will...