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.
KKR-backed Wella files for U.S. IPO; reports $2.94bn revenue for FY ended June 30, 2026
Wella Company filed for a U.S. IPO and reported $2.94 billion in revenue for the year ended June 30, 2026, according to Dealbreaker.
Dealbreaker lists seven notable hospital M&A deals from summer 2026
Dealbreaker’s summer 2026 roundup highlights seven hospital M&A transactions, including WVU Medicine’s planned Independence Health acquisition and Sanford–North Memorial’s finalized merger.
Anthropic nears $15B pre-IPO credit facility as Oura targets Nasdaq listing
Dealbreaker flags Anthropic’s $15B pre-IPO credit facility process and Oura’s IPO filing with recent revenue and profit figures.
TPG-backed Asia OneHealthcare files confidentially for potential MYR10bn Malaysia IPO
Asia OneHealthcare has confidentially filed a draft registration statement in Malaysia for a potential IPO that could raise as much as MYR10bn ($2.5bn).
WHP Global and G-III close acquisition of Marc Jacobs brand from LVMH
WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group have closed their acquisition of the Marc Jacobs brand from LVMH via an evenly split joint venture, according to Dealbreaker.
Thoma Bravo explores potential $2bn-plus sale of Foundation Software
Thoma Bravo is exploring a potential sale of construction software provider Foundation Software in a process that could value the company at more than $2bn.
Lyte raises $165M Series C led by Maverick Silicon at $1.6B post-money valuation
Lyte, a Sunnyvale physical AI startup founded by former Apple engineers, raised a $165M Series C led by Maverick Silicon at a $1.6B post-money valuation.
Dealbreaker: Cityblock, Happy Health, Flagler Health and Network Bio report August raises
Dealbreaker lists four August health tech funding announcements, including Cityblock’s $116M Series E and Happy Health’s $75M round.
Félix raises $200M Series C co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst
Miami-based WhatsApp remittance platform Félix announced a $200 million Series C co-led by a16z and General Catalyst, including $87M equity and $113M debt.
GPs Target Allocators in Wealth and Insurance Push
Private equity firms acquire stakes in RIAs and insurers to access retail capital flows and permanent funding sources.
Waterland Enters Early Talks to Take Gamma Communications Private
Gamma Communications holds early-stage takeover discussions with Waterland Private Equity Investments alongside ongoing bidder talks including Epiris.
Carlyle Joins $1bn Castelion Round with JPMorgan and a16z
Carlyle Group participates in Castelion's Series C round exceeding $1bn alongside JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz.
CVC Prepares Aldermore Bid as FirstRand Seeks Exit
CVC Capital Partners is preparing a potential offer for UK challenger bank Aldermore, joining other bidders as FirstRand moves to sell the lender.
PE Owners Explore EverBank Sale Three Years After Acquisition
Five private equity firms are considering a sale or merger of EverBank, acquired from TIAA in 2023, with an IPO as a possible alternative.
Carlyle-backed YipitData Explores Sale at $2.5bn-$3bn Valuation
YipitData has hired Goldman Sachs to advise on a potential sale that could value the alternative data provider at up to $3bn.
Carlyle Joins JPMorgan and a16z in $1bn Castelion Round
Carlyle Group participated in a more than $1bn Series C round for defence technology company Castelion alongside JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz.
PE Consortium Explores EverBank Sale Three Years After Acquisition
Five private equity firms are reviewing strategic options for EverBank including a potential sale or merger, three years after acquiring the Florida-based digital bank.
CVC Prepares Potential Aldermore Offer as FirstRand Plans Exit
CVC Capital Partners readies a bid for UK challenger bank Aldermore ahead of a September deadline amid multiple suitors.
CVC Prepares Potential Aldermore Offer Ahead of September Deadline
CVC Capital Partners readies a bid for UK lender Aldermore as FirstRand advances its exit process with multiple suitors in play.
Carlyle Joins $1bn Castelion Round with JPMorgan and Andreessen Horowitz
Carlyle Group participated in a more than $1bn Series C round for Castelion alongside JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the defence technology firm at approximately $13bn.
PE Consortium Explores EverBank Sale Three Years After 2023 Acquisition
Five private equity firms are evaluating a sale or merger of EverBank, which holds $47bn in assets, following its 2023 purchase from TIAA.
Carlyle Joins Over $1bn Castelion Series C Round
Carlyle Group participates in more than $1bn Series C for Castelion alongside JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz.
CVC Prepares Aldermore Bid as FirstRand Plans Exit
CVC Capital Partners is preparing a potential offer for UK challenger bank Aldermore ahead of a September deadline, joining other bidders as FirstRand seeks to sell the lender.
Carlyle Joins $1bn Castelion Round with JPMorgan, Andreessen Horowitz
Carlyle Group participates in more than $1bn Series C for Castelion alongside JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz.
Pinewood Technologies Agrees £545m Take-Private Deal with Ridgeview
UK-listed Pinewood Technologies has agreed a £545m takeover by US private equity firm Ridgeview, taking the automotive software provider private.
EQT Acquires Majority Stake in Melbourne Storm
EQT takes majority interest in NRL club Melbourne Storm in its first direct professional sports team investment, valued at AUD150m.
Silver Lake Explores Potential $50bn+ Take-Private of Workday
Silver Lake is in preliminary talks for a take-private of Workday valued above $50bn, according to Reuters sources cited by Private Equity Wire.
Trustar Capital Nears $1.5bn Deal for Alibaba's Lingxi Games
Trustar Capital is the preferred bidder to acquire Alibaba's Lingxi Games unit in a transaction valued above $1.5bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Trustar Capital Nears $1.5bn Acquisition of Alibaba Lingxi Games
Trustar Capital is the preferred bidder to acquire Alibaba's Lingxi Games division in a deal that could exceed $1.5bn.
Silver Lake Explores Potential $50bn-Plus Workday Take-Private
Silver Lake is weighing a take-private of Workday that could value the cloud software firm at more than $50bn, according to Reuters reporting cited by Private Equity Wire.
Silver Lake Explores Potential $50bn+ Workday Take-Private
Silver Lake is in early discussions to acquire Workday in a deal that could exceed $50bn, according to reports citing people familiar with the talks.
Thoma Bravo Agrees $4bn-Plus Take-Private of Accelerant
Thoma Bravo to acquire insurance marketplace Accelerant in all-cash deal valued above $4bn, ending its NYSE listing just over a year after IPO.
Trustar Capital Nears $1.5bn Acquisition of Alibaba’s Lingxi Games
Trustar Capital has emerged as preferred bidder for Alibaba’s Lingxi Games in a deal that could exceed $1.5bn, according to Bloomberg via Private Equity Wire.
Silver Lake Explores Potential $50bn-Plus Take-Private of Workday
Silver Lake is in preliminary talks to acquire Workday in a deal that could exceed $50bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Silver Lake Explores $50bn-Plus Take-Private of Workday
Silver Lake is weighing a potential acquisition of Workday that could exceed $50bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Nvidia Teams with Apollo Blackstone KKR on $500bn AI Financing
Nvidia partners with Apollo Blackstone BlackRock Brookfield Goldman Sachs and KKR to build financing platforms for over $500bn in AI infrastructure capital.
Antora Energy Raises $550M Series C Led by G2 and Eclipse
Antora Energy closes $550 million Series C to expand thermal battery projects for data centers and industrial users amid rising AI-driven energy demand.
Ridgeview Proposes £545m Acquisition of Pinewood Technologies
Ridgeview has made a £545m indicative offer for UK automotive software firm Pinewood Technologies at 448p per share.
AI Companies Lead Week's Top U.S. Funding Rounds
Fireworks AI raised $1.505 billion and Wonder closed a $650 million Series D among the largest announced U.S. rounds for July 11-17 according to Crunchbase News.
Anduril Leads Week's Top 10 Funding Rounds With $5 Billion Raise
Anduril closed a $5 billion Series H round while VoltaGrid, Mind Robotics and seven other companies announced large financings in defense, energy, robotics and space sectors.
Anduril Raises $5B in Week's Largest Funding Round
Anduril Industries led the week's biggest U.S. venture rounds with a $5 billion Series H at a $61 billion valuation, followed by deals for VoltaGrid, Mind Robotics and other physical-world startups.
Anduril Tops Week's Largest U.S. Funding Rounds at $5 Billion
Anduril led the week's top 10 U.S. venture rounds with a $5 billion Series H, followed by large deals in energy, robotics, and space tech.
Anduril Leads Week's Top 10 U.S. Funding Rounds
Anduril raised $5 billion while nine other companies secured rounds from $64 million to $775 million across defense, energy, robotics and space tech.
AI Reshapes Investor Criteria for Early Startup Teams
Crunchbase News article discusses how AI tools are changing what investors prioritize in early-stage founders and teams.
Apax Partners Competes to Acquire CloserStill Media for Over £1.2bn
Apax Partners is a leading bidder in an auction to buy CloserStill Media from Providence Equity Partners, potentially valuing the UK events firm at more than £1.2bn.
Entrepreneur Equity Partners Buys Benfica Stake at 70% Premium
US-based Entrepreneur Equity Partners has agreed to purchase a 16.38% stake in SL Benfica at a 70% premium over recent trading prices, according to a report.
Stonepeak and Bernhard Nearing $6bn Acquisition of Louisiana Utility Cleco Power
A consortium of Stonepeak Partners and Bernhard Capital Partners is close to acquiring Cleco Power for around $6 billion, according to a report.
NEA Partner Tiffany Luck on Building Moats in Vertical AI
Tiffany Luck, a partner at New Enterprise Associates, discusses strategies for startups to create durable advantages in vertical AI based on her investment thesis.
Sullivan Street Partners Acquires Mi Hub from LDC
Sullivan Street Partners has invested in and acquired Mi Hub, a UK-based corporate uniform provider, from LDC, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Warburg Pincus-Backed PDG Explores Minority Stake Sale
Princeton Digital Group, backed by Warburg Pincus, has appointed Goldman Sachs to advise on a potential sale of a minority stake, according to a report citing unnamed sources.
