Harraden Circle Strategic Investments, LP filed a D/A on 2026-09-22, according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2057256/000090514826004256/0000905148-26-004256-index.htm). The SEC EDGAR index page identifies the filer as “Harraden Circle Strategic Investments, LP” and lists the entity’s CIK as 0002057256, according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2057256/000090514826004256/0000905148-26-004256-index.htm).
Silver Lake has launched legal action against Carl Icahn and a group of hedge funds in Delaware tied to potential payouts linked to Silver Lake’s 2025 acquisition of Endeavor Group Holdings, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/silver-lake-takes-legal-action-against-icahn-and-hedge-funds-over-endeavor-feal/).
KKR is looking to expand its investment activity in South Korea after deploying around $3bn in the country this year, targeting opportunities created by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkr-targets-koreas-ai-supply-chain-after-record-3bn-investment/).
Carlyle Group is preparing for a potential initial public offering of its Indian auto-parts platform Highway Roop Precision Technologies that could raise up to $400m, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/carlyle-preps-for-potential-400m-highway-roop-ipo/), citing a Bloomberg report that referenced unnamed people familiar with the plans.
The proposed listing could take place during the first half of next year, and Carlyle is working with Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial, Goldman Sachs and Nomura on the offering, according to [Private Equity...
Golden City Plaza Capital LP (CIK 0002156152) is listed as a filer on a Form D submission dated Sept. 22, 2026, according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2156152/000215615226000001/0002156152-26-000001-index.htm). The SEC EDGAR index page shows the accession number for the filing as 0002156152-26-000001 and the index entry lists the file size as 6 KB, according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2156152/000215615226000001/0002156152-26-000001-index.htm).
The SEC EDGAR index entry is titled “D - Golden City Plaza Capital LP (0002156152) (Filer),”...
Tikehau Capital is facing competition from industry buyers as it works to take control of Italian bottle-cap manufacturer Tapí Group, with two strategic bidders having submitted offers and a third preparing a proposal, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/tikehau-faces-rival-bids-for-struggling-italian-bottle-cap-maker-tapi/).
Shareholders in DCC Energy have approved a more than £5.7bn takeover by private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners (ECP), according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/dcc-energy-shareholders-approve-5-7bn-takeover-by-kkr-and-ecp/). The transaction received support from 78.1% of shareholders voting at a special meeting on Friday, according to DCC.
The NBA is changing its rules governing private equity investment in franchises ahead of the proposed $12.5bn acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/nba-changes-pe-rules-ahead-of-proposed-12-5bn-lakers-acquisition/).
Australia-listed land-lease community operator Ingenia Communities Group has rejected an improved AUD2.06bn (€1.47bn) cash takeover proposal from private equity firm Warburg Pincus, saying the offer continues to undervalue the business, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/ingenia-rejects-improved-aud2-06bn-warburg-pincus-takeover-proposal/).
Partners Group is exploring a continuation vehicle of about €800m to extend the holding period for a portfolio of private credit loans, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/partners-group-explores-e800m-private-credit-continuation-vehicle/), citing a report by Bloomberg.
The Swiss asset manager is considering transferring loans from several of its existing private credit funds into a new vehicle, according to people familiar with the matter, per [Private Equity...
Korea Investment Corp (KIC), South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund, is exploring a sale of private equity investments worth more than $1bn, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/korea-investment-corp-explores-sale-of-more-than-1bn-in-pe-stakes/).
The potential sale is being considered as institutional investors continue to turn to the secondary market to rebalance portfolios and generate liquidity, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/korea-investment-corp-explores-sale-of-more-than-1bn-in-pe-stakes/), which reports the...
Electra Therapeutics has joined the public markets, raising $350 million in an upsized IPO to fund clinical research for a new class of medicines designed to selectively target immune cells responsible for excessive immune responses, according to [Dealbreaker](https://dealbreaker.com/2026/09/electras-upsized-ipo-lands-350m-for-new-class-of-precision-immunology-drugs).
Siguler Guff has leveraged recent realizations in raising its biggest fund, with the firm’s co-managing partners telling Buyouts Insider that Siguler Guff has sent back nearly $6bn to investors across its five funds and has completed 22 exits year-to-date, according to [Buyouts Insider](https://www.buyoutsinsider.com/lower-mid-market-siguler-guff-leverages-exits-to-its-biggest-fundraise/).
Buyouts Insider reported that Siguler Guff is conducting its biggest fundraise, and the publication said the firm is leveraging exits as part of that effort, according to [Buyouts...
Haymaker Acquisition Corp V said it closed its initial public offering of 28,750,000 units, including 3,750,000 units issued through the underwriters’ over-allotment option exercised in full, according to [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/haymaker-acquisition-corp-v-completes-287-500-000-initial-public-offering-302883620.html).
Advent International is investing INR31.5bn ($328.5m) in Indian hospital operator Yatharth Hospitals for a 24.9% stake, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/advent-to-invest-329m-for-24-9-stake-in-indias-yatharth-hospitals/), citing a Reuters report. The transaction sent Yatharth’s shares to a record high, with the stock rising as much as 8.6% to INR1,067 following news of the investment.
The investment is for a 24.9% stake in Yatharth Hospitals and totals INR31.5bn ($328.5m), according to [Private Equity...
Amulet Capital has promoted healthcare dealmaker Sam Brinkley to partner, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/amulet-capital-promotes-healthcare-dealmaker-sam-brinkley-to-partner/). Brinkley joined Amulet in 2020 as a vice president, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/amulet-capital-promotes-healthcare-dealmaker-sam-brinkley-to-partner/).
Brinkley was promoted to principal in 2024, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/amulet-capital-promotes-healthcare-dealmaker-sam-brinkley-to-partner/).
Apollo Global Management is in discussions with SoftBank Group about increasing a loan backed by assets held in SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, with the proposed facility potentially rising to $9bn from its current $5.4bn, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/apollo-weighs-expanding-softbanks-vision-fund-loan-to-9bn/) citing a Bloomberg report.
KKR has overtaken Partners Group to become Europe’s largest manager of open-ended private market funds by assets, according to Private Equity Wire (https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkr-overtakes-partners-group-as-europes-largest-evergreen-manager/). KKR had €13.6bn ($15.6bn) across its European-domiciled evergreen platforms at the end of the first quarter, compared with €13.4bn for Partners Group, according to data from industry research firm Novantigo cited by KKR, according to Private Equity Wire...
Mutares has exited automotive supplier Cimos in a management buyout backed by Vero Automotive, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/mutares-exits-automotive-supplier-cimos-in-management-buyout-backed-by-vero-automotive/).
Cimos produces aluminum and iron castings and machined components for the automotive industry, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/mutares-exits-automotive-supplier-cimos-in-management-buyout-backed-by-vero-automotive/).
The transaction is described as a management buyout backed by Vero Automotive, according to [PE...
Blackstone is preparing to sell the Asian operations of events organiser Clarion Events as it looks to restart a broader disposal of the business, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blackstone-preps-for-sale-of-clarion-events-asian-business/) citing a Bloomberg report that referenced unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Blackstone, KKR, and Energy Capital Partners have teamed up on a potential acquisition of GFL Environmental, while Brookfield Asset Management and IFM Investors are also pursuing the Canadian waste-management company in a rival consortium, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blackstone-and-brookfield-lead-rival-pe-consortia-in-gfl-takeover-race/) citing a Bloomberg report.
The Bloomberg report cited unnamed people familiar with the matter as saying the competing bids could result in one of the largest leveraged buyouts of the year, according to [Private...
Authentic Brands Group could pursue an initial public offering as early as the first half of next year, according to [Dealbreaker](https://dealbreaker.com/2026/09/authentic-brands-group-eyes-ipo-) citing comments made by CEO Matthew Maddox on Bloomberg TV. Maddox said the licensing company is “ready to go,” according to [Dealbreaker](https://dealbreaker.com/2026/09/authentic-brands-group-eyes-ipo-).
Authentic Brands Group could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year, according to [Dealbreaker](https://dealbreaker.com/2026/09/authentic-brands-group-eyes-ipo-) citing Bloomberg...
HarbourVest Partners has appointed private credit veteran Tony Ranaldi as managing director of Evergreen Portfolio Management, as the private markets firm expands its evergreen platform across direct lending and credit secondaries, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/harbourvest-appoints-private-credit-veteran-to-lead-evergreen-strategy/).
EQT is planning to deploy up to $50bn in India by 2030, targeting data centres, renewable energy and private equity as it seeks to expand its presence in the country, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/eqt-targets-50bn-india-investment-programme-with-data-centres-in-focus/) citing a report by Bloomberg.
The Bloomberg report cited by Private Equity Wire said Jean Salata, chair of EQT, revealed that around $30bn of the planned spending is expected to go towards data-centre infrastructure.
MCE Social Capital filed a D/A amendment on Sept. 17, 2026, according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1676142/000095010326014136/0000950103-26-014136-index.htm). The SEC EDGAR index page lists the filer as “MCE Social Capital (0001676142).” The filing is shown on the SEC EDGAR index as “D/A - MCE Social Capital (0001676142) (Filer),” with a filing date of 2026-09-17.
The SEC EDGAR index page lists the filing as “Filed: 2026-09-17,” according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1676142/000095010326014136/0000950103-26-014136-index.htm).
Blackstone-backed AI infrastructure venture Crux AI is set to receive $22bn in chip financing from a consortium of 10 banks, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blackstone-backed-crux-ai-secures-22bn-chip-financing-from-banks/), citing a report by Bloomberg.
The financing will support the purchase of Google’s custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), with the lending reportedly secured against the value of the chips as well as customer contracts held by Crux AI, according to [Private Equity...
Bain Capital Ventures has closed on $1.6 billion for Fund XI, and the fund is targeting AI infrastructure and more, according to [Venture Capital Journal](https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/bain-capital-ventures-closes-on-1-6bn-for-fund-xi-targeting-ai-infrastructure-and-more/). The Venture Capital Journal item was published by David Bogoslaw.
The Venture Capital Journal report describes the development as Bain Capital Ventures closing on $1.6 billion for Fund XI and notes that the strategy is targeting AI infrastructure and more, according to [Venture Capital...
A new fintech company, Skalar, publicly launched Thursday with an undisclosed seed round led by São Paulo-based venture firm Monashees and a debt financing partnership with General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, according to [Crunchbase News](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/fintech-alternative-funding-customer-acquisition-skalar/).
KKR has emerged as the preferred bidder for Portuguese packaging company Logoplaste after rival Apax Partners withdrew from the auction to acquire the business in a potential deal worth more than €1.7bn including debt, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkr-emerges-as-preferred-bidder-for-e1-7bn-logoplaste/), citing a report by Bloomberg.
The US private equity firm is now reportedly in exclusive discussions with Logoplaste’s owners, with the report citing unnamed people familiar with the matter as suggesting that a deal could be agreed in the coming weeks,...
Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to acquire Australian plumbing products manufacturer Reliance Worldwide Corporation in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately AUD4.1bn ($2.9bn), according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/brookfield-to-acquire-reliance-worldwide-in-2-9bn-deal/).
Under the terms of the deal, Brookfield will pay AUD4.75 per Reliance Worldwide share.
Bessemer is seeking $4.5bn for early-stage and growth funds, according to [Venture Capital Journal](https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/bessemer-seeks-4-5bn-for-early-stage-and-growth-funds/). The report was published on 16 September 2026 by Venture Capital Journal, according to the same article.
Bessemer is seeking $4.5bn for early-stage and growth funds, according to [Venture Capital Journal](https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/bessemer-seeks-4-5bn-for-early-stage-and-growth-funds/).
Volition Capital has closed on $950 million for an oversubscribed Fund VI, according to [Venture Capital Journal](https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/volition-capital-closes-on-950m-for-oversubscribed-fund-vi/). The report was published on 16 September 2026 and is attributed to David Bogoslaw, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Venture Capital Journal reported that Volition Capital closed on $950 million for Fund VI and described the fund as oversubscribed, according to [Venture Capital...
KKR has structured or syndicated more than $80bn of private investment-grade financing so far this year, and the firm reached that figure by 1 September, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkrs-private-investment-grade-financing-volume-reaches-80bn/). The volume was described as highlighting growing corporate demand for flexible borrowing solutions and the expanding role of private capital in the high-grade debt market, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkrs-private-investment-grade-financing-volume-reaches-80bn/).
Blackstone is targeting at least $8bn for the latest vintage of its private credit strategy focused on renewable energy and digital infrastructure, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blackstone-targets-8bn-for-energy-transition-and-digital-infrastructure-credit-strategy/).
PSG Equity has raised more than €4.4bn for its third European growth equity fund, PSG Europe III, and the fund reached its hard cap, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/psg-equity-closes-third-european-growth-fund-at-e4-4bn/). PSG Europe III received commitments from a mix of new and existing investors, including state pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, family offices and high-net-worth individuals, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/psg-equity-closes-third-european-growth-fund-at-e4-4bn/).
PSG Europe III is...
EQT and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund manager Norges Bank Investment Management have formed a consortium to pursue the acquisition of Spanish renewable energy company Acciona Energia, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/eqt-and-norges-team-up-in-bid-for-acciona-energia/), citing Spanish newspaper Expansión.
Thatch, a health benefits platform, announced on Tuesday that it raised $108 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation, according to [Dealbreaker](https://dealbreaker.com/2026/09/thatch-secures-108m-reaches-1b-valuation). The financing was structured as a Series C funding round from The General Partnership, Index Ventures, General Catalyst and Andreessen Horowitz, according to [Dealbreaker](https://dealbreaker.com/2026/09/thatch-secures-108m-reaches-1b-valuation).
Dealbreaker reported that ADP Ventures, Paychex, Eli Lilly and Company, Scale Venture Partners, QuantumLight, SemperVirens,...
Asian private equity firms including FountainVest and HSG are among investors considering bids for Italian motorcycle protection equipment maker Alpinestars in a potential transaction that could value the business at around €1bn ($1.2bn), according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/fountainvest-and-hsg-among-asian-pe-firms-exploring-e1bn-alpinestars-deal/), citing a Bloomberg report.
The Bloomberg report cited by [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/fountainvest-and-hsg-among-asian-pe-firms-exploring-e1bn-alpinestars-deal/) says unnamed people...
Goldman Sachs Alternatives has raised $11.7bn across its latest private equity funds and associated co-investment vehicles, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/goldman-sachs-alternatives-raises-11-7bn-across-latest-pe-funds/), citing a Reuters report.
The fundraising includes $9.6bn for West Street Capital Partners IX, $1.6bn for West Street Asia Equity Partners I, and $500m for related co-investment vehicles, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/goldman-sachs-alternatives-raises-11-7bn-across-latest-pe-funds/).
The $9.6bn...
Apollo Global Management has committed $585m in financing to flexible workspace operator The Executive Centre (TEC), marking Apollo’s largest hybrid debt-and-equity transaction in Asia to date, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/apollo-provides-585m-financing-package-to-kkr-backed-tec/).
Three Lions Acquisition Corp. said that, commencing on or about Thursday, September 17, 2026, holders of the units sold in the company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares and warrants included in the units, according to [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/three-lions-acquisition-corp-announces-the-separate-trading-of-its-ordinary-shares-and-warrants-commencing-on-or-about-september-17-2026-302879733.html).
Private investment firm KKR has sold its entire holding in Philippine power producer First Gen for approximately PHP25.77bn ($410.5m), ending a six-year investment in the company, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkr-exits-first-gen-with-410m-stake-sale/).
KKR disposed of 715.9 million First Gen shares through its investment vehicle Valorous Asia Holdings, according to an exchange filing cited by [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/kkr-exits-first-gen-with-410m-stake-sale/).
The shares represented KKR’s full 19.9% interest in the...
Aphias Capital has backed SNZweig, a newly formed advisory platform created through the combination of Stambaugh Ness and Zweig Group, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/aphias-capital-backs-snzweig-formed-from-stambaugh-ness-zweig-merger/).
SNZweig was formed through the combination of York, Pennsylvania-based Stambaugh Ness and Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Zweig Group, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/aphias-capital-backs-snzweig-formed-from-stambaugh-ness-zweig-merger/).
The PE Hub report identifies Aphias Capital as the backer of SNZweig, according to [PE...
Graham Partners has acquired Immix, a provider of remote video monitoring workflow software, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/graham-partners-acquires-remote-video-monitoring-platform-immix-2/).
Immix is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and has an additional office in Swansea, Wales, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/graham-partners-acquires-remote-video-monitoring-platform-immix-2/).
Immix is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to [PE Hub](https://www.pehub.com/graham-partners-acquires-remote-video-monitoring-platform-immix-2/).
Immix has...
CVC has teamed up with financial services investor JC Flowers to pursue a potential acquisition of Aldermore, the UK specialist bank owned by South Africa’s FirstRand, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/cvc-partners-with-jc-flowers-on-potential-1-4bn-aldermore-bid/).
Carlyle is backing the acquisition of Canadian oil and gas producer Parallax Energy Operating by newly established Avenrock Energy, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/carlyle-backs-avenrocks-cad1bn-parallax-acquisition/). A Bloomberg report cited by Private Equity Wire said unnamed people familiar with the deal value Calgary-based Parallax at approximately CAD1bn ($719m), according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/carlyle-backs-avenrocks-cad1bn-parallax-acquisition/).
The Bloomberg report cited by Private Equity Wire said the...
Bessemer Venture Partners Century Fund III Parallel L.P. is listed as a filer in a Form D entry posted on SEC EDGAR with a filing date of 2026-09-14, according to [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2147345/000214734526000001/0002147345-26-000001-index.htm).
The EDGAR index page identifies the filer as “D - Bessemer Venture Partners Century Fund III Parallel L.P.
Private equity firms Francisco Partners and KKR have agreed to acquire minority stakes in Italian business software provider TeamSystem from majority owner Hellman & Friedman (H&F), in a transaction that values the company at between €8bn and €10bn, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/francisco-partners-kkr-take-minority-stakes-in-teamsystem-at-up-to-e10bn-valuation/).
Dutch private equity firm Waterland has ended its agreement to act in concert with UK telecoms provider Giacom in relation to a potential takeover of Gamma Communications, while leaving open the possibility of pursuing its own bid for the company, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/waterland-ends-giacom-alliance-but-keeps-gamma-takeover-interest-alive/).
BlackRock’s flagship private credit vehicle saw withdrawal requests decline in the third quarter, according to [Private Equity Wire](https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blackrock-private-credit-redemptions-show-signs-of-easing-in-q3/) citing a Reuters report. The Reuters report cited a regulatory filing showing that investors in BlackRock’s $23.1bn HPS Corporate Lending Fund sought to redeem approximately 11.5% of shares during the third quarter, down from 13.3% in the preceding three months.
