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.
TriStar Bank names community room at Columbia State’s new Southern Regional Technology Center
TriStar Bank-backed Community Room opened on the first floor of Columbia State Community College’s new three-story Southern Regional Technology Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
PE Hub: Flexpoint, Frazier, WindRose eye specialty pharmacies; HIG backs Outcomes One
PE Hub reports Flexpoint, Frazier, and WindRose are eyeing multi-state specialty pharmacies, while pharmacy tech needs drove HIG Capital to acquire Outcomes One.
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.
One Equity Partners invests in railcar services firm Metro East Industries
One Equity Partners has invested in Metro East Industries, a railcar services provider serving Class 1 railroads and other rolling stock operators.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Cleanhill agree to $4.4bn sale of EPC Power to Flex
Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Cleanhill Partners have agreed to sell EPC Power to Flex for $4.4 billion, according to PE Hub.
M|C Partners invests in DivergeIT to build MSP acquisition platform
M|C Partners invested in Torrance, California-based DivergeIT to build an MSP acquisition platform, according to PE Hub.
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.
EQT agrees to acquire McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for $2bn
EQT has agreed to acquire specialty (re)insurance broker McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for $2bn, according to PE Hub.
AKD signs exclusive U.S. license for Binaxity asset-backed lending platform
AKD USA LLC signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Binaxity to distribute Bitcoin-backed lending and non-margin gold and Bitcoin accumulation products to U.S. institutions.
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.
Regimen Equity-backed Central Builders’ Supply acquires Lumberworld
Central Builders’ Supply, backed by Regimen Equity Partners, has acquired Lumberworld, according to PE Hub.
Rogers and Quebecor sign 12-year sublicensing deal for French-language national NHL games
Rogers Communications and Quebecor agreed to a 12-year sublicensing agreement for French-language national NHL games starting in 2026-27, with TVA Sports airing up to 350 regular-season games per seas
Rogers and Québecor sign 12-year French-language NHL national rights sublicense
Rogers Communications and Québecor announced a 12-year sublicense for French-language national NHL broadcasts starting in the 2026-2027 season, including up to 350 regular-season games.
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.
NorthStrive Companies unveils new logo and trademark licensing strategy
NorthStrive Companies announced a new NorthStrive visual identity and a trademark license allowing affiliate PMGC to use the NorthStrive name and marks for communications and M&A.
HUTCHMED licenses HMPL-A830 KRAS-EGFR ATTC to GSK unit in $110m upfront deal
HUTCHMED said a GSK subsidiary will gain rights outside Greater China to develop and commercialize HMPL-A830, with $110m upfront and up to $1.295bn total milestones plus royalties.
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.
Ascendis and BioMarin sign binding term sheet on global YUVIWEL settlement and license
Ascendis Pharma and BioMarin entered a binding term sheet covering a global settlement and a royalty-bearing license tied to YUVIWEL and navepegritide-related products.
Leios grants CMS subsidiaries exclusive 10XB-101 rights in mainland China, adds equity investment
Leios Therapeutics announced an exclusive China licensing deal and a strategic equity investment by subsidiaries of China Medical System Holdings for 10XB-101, according to GlobeNewswire PE.
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.
