Tagged: private equity

July 19, 2026 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report reveals that France’s private capital landscape delivered uneven results in the second quarter of 2026, with venture capital facing softer dealmaking while private equity saw a modest rebound in leveraged transactions. Overall activity reflected a fragile domestic economy and selective investor appetite,… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:08 pm By Michael Wong  |  

A consortium led by Swedish private equity firm EQT has raised its tender offer for Japanese online platform operator Kakaku.com to 3,450 yen ($21.25) per share, overtaking a competing proposal from a consortium led by SoftBank-owned LY Corp and Bain Capital as the battle for… Read More

July 10, 2026 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global mergers and acquisitions activity in the second quarter of 2026 reached an estimated $1.3 trillion, according to PitchBook’s latest research. This figure represented a solid 35.3% year-over-year increase from $965.7 billion in Q2 2025, yet it marked an 18.4% decline from the record $1.6… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has released its Q2 2026 Global Private Equity First Look, offering an early glimpse into preliminary top-line figures for deal activity, exits, and fundraising across global, US, European, and Asia-Pacific markets. The report, authored by analysts Steven Buibish, CFA; Nicolas Moura, CFA, CAIA; and… Read More

June 28, 2026 @ 1:05 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Philippine private equity firm Navegar has secured a $15 million commitment from Sweden’s development finance institution Swedfund for its third private equity fund, adding fresh capital to back mid-sized companies as investors continue to see opportunities in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies. The investment… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 4:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Private equity and venture capital firms across Asia-Pacific are finding it increasingly difficult to raise new funds as institutional investors become more selective, with fundraising overtaking exits as the industry’s biggest challenge, according to a new survey. The survey, released by DealStreetAsia and Vistra Fund… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report released in Q2 2026 delivers a strong and seemingly concerning message for private equity investors: the once-attractive revenue cycle management (RCM) sector faces profound disruption from agentic artificial intelligence, specifically Agentic AI. The report projects that the overall RCM revenue pool could… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 5:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent report, data indicate that US private equity is largely meeting expectations set at the start of 2026. After a strong rebound in 2025 that delivered the second-highest deal and exit volumes on record, activity in the first half of 2026 has remained… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis forecasts contrasting trajectories for European private equity and venture capital assets under management (AUM) over the coming five years. Drawing on drawdown fund data and established forecasting methods, the research team’s report at PitchBook highlights how recent market dynamics will shape the… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report shares that the US private equity middle market kicked off 2026 on a solid note, with deal value climbing to $103.8 billion—a 10.7% increase from the prior year and the strongest first-quarter performance in five years. According to PitchBook data, this figure also exceeded… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 8:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Capsa AI has raised $18 million in Series A funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by TX Ventures and Pivot Investment Partners. Other investors include Bek Ventures, along with existing backers Antler, Outward VC, Cornerstone VC, and prominent angels such… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Corporate executives and private equity professionals are approaching the mergers and acquisitions landscape with guarded enthusiasm as 2026 unfolds, according to a mid-year analysis from Deloitte. The professional services firm’s new Pulse Survey highlights a market where participants remain engaged but prioritize careful planning amid… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 2:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that during the first quarter of 2026, the seven major publicly traded alternative investment firms—often called the Big Seven—faced notable market pressures but demonstrated resilience. The researchers at PitchBook have also explained that private equity returns turned negative for the first time… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG’s latest Pulse of Private Equity Q1’26 study has indicated that PE investors are growing more selective amid geopolitical tensions, yet capital is steadily channeling into critical infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, the energy transition, and transportation networks. Released in May 2026, the report shows global… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Southeast Asia’s private equity market remained under pressure in 2025 as deal value declined and exit activity weakened, highlighting ongoing liquidity challenges for private capital investors, according to a new report by Bain & Company. Total deal value in the region fell about 10% year-on-year… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to enhance tools for investment professionals, Carta has acquired ListAlpha and introduced LP CRM, an AI-driven platform tailored for investment firms. This system seeks to streamline the oversight of limited partners (LPs), build detailed investor networks, and optimize the full cycle of… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 2:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based private equity company Pelican Capital has acquired a stake in Equipment Management Solutions Group Limited (EMS), backed by a senior loan from digital lender OakNorth. The transaction, announced on April 2, 2026, positions the specialist provider of reusable supply chain equipment services for accelerated… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 12:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global players focused on private equity and asset management are entering the market now with renewed optimism, according to KPMG’s latest CEO Outlook survey. The report, based on responses from 110 executives overseeing firms with annual revenues $500 million (one-third managing over $10 billion), highlights… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK private equity firm Hypha has completed the acquisition of Pass, a fast-growing education technology company headquartered in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The move was enabled by a £5 million loan from digital bank OakNorth, highlighting the increasing role of specialist financing in fueling sector consolidation… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a survey released by Deloitte, dealmakers from corporate and private equity sectors are expressing renewed confidence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the coming year, despite ongoing economic uncertainties. The “2026 M&A Trends Survey: A tale of two markets,” conducted among 1,500 US-based… Read More