Deal Flow
Deal flow coverage: platform acquisitions, add-ons, buyouts, take-privates, secondary transactions, GP-led continuation vehicles, and strategic minority investments across private markets.
Warburg Pincus-Backed Service Compression Acquires Axip Energy Services
Service Compression, a natural gas compression provider headquartered in Lubbock, Texas and backed by Warburg Pincus, has acquired Axip Energy Services, as per PE Hub.
Lightyear-Backed King Risk Partners Acquires Insurance Broker Morin Associates
King Risk Partners, a US-based insurance broker backed by Lightyear, has acquired Morin Associates, according to a PE Hub report.
AIP Agrees $1.27bn Take-Private Deal for Avanos Medical
American Industrial Partners acquires Avanos Medical in a $1.27bn transaction, focusing on non-opioid pain management devices, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Cognita Sold to Radiology Partners Less Than a Year After Founding
Louis Blankemeier explains why his healthcare AI startup Cognita chose acquisition by Radiology Partners over venture capital funding.
Tory Burch Plans $700m Leveraged Loan for General Atlantic Stake Buyout
Tory Burch LLC is arranging a $700m leveraged loan to repurchase part of General Atlantic's stake, including a $346m buyout and debt refinancing.
Golden Goose Prices €880m Bond for HSG Acquisition
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose has secured an €880m bond package to finance its buyout by Chinese PE firm HSG, amid uneven luxury sector sentiment.
Mesoblast Acquires Exclusive License to CAR Technology Platform
Mesoblast Limited announced on April 14, 2026, its acquisition of an exclusive worldwide license to a patented CAR technology for enhancing MSC products, according to GlobeNewswire PE.
TPG Nears $1.8-$2bn Acquisition of Learfield
Private equity firm TPG is close to acquiring Learfield, valued at $1.8bn to $2bn, in a deal expected in Q3 2026, according to reports.
TPG Nears $1.8-$2bn Acquisition of Learfield in College Sports Media
Private equity firm TPG is close to acquiring Learfield, valued at $1.8bn to $2bn, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
Leonard Green Nears $3bn Acquisition of Cumming Group
Leonard Green & Partners is close to acquiring Cumming Group from New Mountain Capital in a deal valued at about $3bn including debt, according to a report.
Thoma Bravo Merges HCSS with Nemetschek's Build & Construct Division
Thoma Bravo has agreed to merge its portfolio company HCSS with Nemetschek's Build & Construct division to form a global construction software platform, with the deal set to close in the second half o
I Squared and Blackstone Eye Joint Bid for Ströer Advertising Unit
I Squared Capital and Blackstone are in talks for a potential offer on Ströer SE's out-of-home advertising operations, after an earlier bid stalled.
I Squared and Blackstone Eye Joint Bid for Ströer's Advertising Business
I Squared Capital and Blackstone are in talks for a potential offer on Ströer SE's core advertising unit, following a previous failed attempt.
Commvault Explores Sale with Private Equity Interest
Data protection firm Commvault is evaluating a potential sale amid interest from suitors like Thoma Bravo, according to a report.
Commvault Systems Explores Sale with Private Equity Interest
Data protection firm Commvault is evaluating a potential sale after receiving interest from suitors like Thoma Bravo, as reported by Reuters.
Sterling Acquires Healthcare Linen Services Group from York Private Equity
Private equity firm Sterling has acquired Healthcare Linen Services Group, with York Private Equity as the seller, according to a report from PE Hub.
Advent, Avista, Main Post Invest in Personal Care as Women's Health Draws Private Equity
Private equity firms Advent, Avista, and Main Post are betting on personal care, while Blackstone and TPG completed a take-private deal for Hologic, a women's medtech firm.
Blackstone Takes Minority Stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Blackstone has acquired a minority stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure, which is backed by Quinbrook, as reported by PE Hub.
Granite Creek-Backed Salem One Acquires SmashBrand
Salem One, a direct marketing agency in Winston, North Carolina and backed by Granite Creek, acquires brand development agency SmashBrand, according to PE Hub.
PE Firms Gain Traction in Personal Care Deals
PE Hub reports on five notable private equity deals in the personal care sector, with firms like Advent, RoundTable, and Gemspring involved.
Private Equity Deals in Personal Care Sector Highlight Firm Activity
PE Hub reports on five notable private equity deals in the personal care industry, with firms like Advent, RoundTable, and Gemspring gaining traction.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Buyout
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn takeover bid of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, involving early discussions with specific institutional investors.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Takeover
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn bid to acquire Italian pharmaceutical firm Recordati, involving discussions with major institutional investors.
Ares Management to Acquire Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to buy Whitestone REIT in an all-cash deal valued at $1.7 billion, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Ares Management to Acquire Whitestone REIT in $1.7 Billion Deal
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to buy Whitestone REIT for $1.7 billion in an all-cash transaction, according to a report.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Acquires Zentiva
PE Hub reports EQT selling its stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR completing the acquisition of pharmaceuticals firm Zentiva.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Completes Zentiva Acquisition
PE Hub covers EQT's sale of a stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR's completion of Zentiva pharmaceuticals acquisition, as reported on April 10, 2026.
Entrée Resources Updates on Joint Venture Licenses and Exploration Results
Entrée Resources provides updates on transferring mining licenses in Mongolia and shares drill results from joint venture activities, as per a GlobeNewswire release.
Entrée Resources Updates on JV Licenses and Exploration Results
Entrée Resources Ltd. provides details on mining license transfers and drilling outcomes in Mongolia as of April 2026.
General Atlantic Closes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has acquired Team Services Holding Inc from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Bloomberg sources.
General Atlantic Completes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has closed its acquisition of Team Services from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Blackstone's Baratta: Cooling Middle East Tensions May Revive PE Deals in 2026
Joe Baratta of Blackstone suggests that de-escalating Middle East tensions could boost private equity dealmaking by 2026, amid influences from AI and market volatility.
Blackstone's Baratta Says Cooling Middle East Tensions May Boost PE Deals in 2026
Joe Baratta of Blackstone indicates that easing Middle East tensions could revive private equity dealmaking by 2026 amid recent investor uncertainty.
Gilead Acquires Tubulis for $3.15 Billion to Enhance Drug Pipeline
Gilead Sciences announces a $3.15 billion acquisition of Tubulis, a cancer biotech firm, to expand its oncology and other therapeutic capabilities.
Gilead Acquires Tubulis for $3.15 Billion to Enhance Pipeline
Gilead Sciences announced a $3.15 billion acquisition of Tubulis, a cancer biotech with ADC technologies, to expand beyond oncology.
Cue Biopharma to Receive $7.5 Million Milestone from Boehringer Ingelheim
Cue Biopharma announced a $7.5 million preclinical milestone payment from Boehringer Ingelheim under their collaboration for autoimmune disease treatments.
Leto Tech PBC Launches Software for Caseworkers from Purdue Innovation
Indiana startup Leto Tech PBC has launched software to help caseworkers connect clients with resources, based on technology from Purdue University.
Leto Tech PBC Launches Software for Caseworkers
Indiana startup Leto Tech PBC introduces customizable software to help caseworkers connect clients with community resources via digital binders.
Tinicum and Blackstone to Acquire UK's Senior in £1.4bn Deal
A consortium led by Tinicum and Blackstone has agreed to buy UK engineering firm Senior plc for £1.4bn, ending months of bid interest.
Agilitas Sells Integris Composites to Triton After Driving Global Growth
Agilitas Private Equity has agreed to sell Integris Composites, a provider of high-performance composite solutions, to Triton Partners following its acquisition in March 2021 and subsequent expansion
RBC Leads $1.1bn Loan for ECP's EnergySolutions Acquisition
Royal Bank of Canada heads a $1.1bn loan to finance Energy Capital Partners' re-acquisition of nuclear services firm EnergySolutions.
Neurocrine Acquires Soleno for $2.9 Billion to Add PWS Drug
Neurocrine Biosciences expands its rare disease portfolio through a $2.9 billion acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, gaining Vykat XR for Prader-Willi syndrome.
Neurocrine Acquires Soleno for $2.9 Billion to Gain Vykat XR
Neurocrine Biosciences expands its rare disease portfolio by acquiring Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, adding Vykat XR for Prader-Willi syndrome.
EnWave Signs R&D License Agreement with Rhizome Food and Farming LLC
EnWave Corporation announced a research and development license agreement with Rhizome, led by Michelin-starred chef Dan Barber, for its REV technology, as per GlobeNewswire.
EnWave Signs R&D License with Rhizome, Led by Dan Barber
EnWave Corporation announced a research and development license agreement with Rhizome Food and Farming LLC on April 7, 2026, for use of its REV™ technology.
GTCR Acquires LiveBarn in $400m-Plus Deal
US private equity firm GTCR has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn, a live-streaming platform for amateur sports, as its first investment in the youth sports technology sect
GTCR Completes Over $400 Million Acquisition of LiveBarn
US private equity firm GTCR has acquired Montreal-based LiveBarn, a sports streaming platform, in a deal exceeding $400 million, marking the debut for its Ascent Sports Group.
AC Immune Amends Morphomer Tau Agreement with Lilly
AC Immune SA announced an amendment to its 2018 license and collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly for Tau aggregation inhibitors, including a CHF10 million upfront payment.
AC Immune Amends Tau Morphomer Agreement with Lilly
AC Immune announces amendment to its 2018 collaboration with Lilly for Tau inhibitor development, including financial payments.
Cognex Completes Divestiture of Japan-Focused Trading Business
Cognex Corporation announced the sale of its Japan-focused trading business for $11.9 million, closing on April 1, 2026, as part of its strategic adjustments.
