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.
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.
EQT Sees AI-Driven Volatility as Opportunity for Software Investments
EQT identifies potential entry points for software investments amid public market volatility caused by AI concerns, according to a report.
Warburg Pincus-Backed Princeton Digital Group Explores Stake Sale
Princeton Digital Group has appointed Goldman Sachs to advise on a strategic review that could involve selling a minority stake, amid interest from investors in Asia's data infrastructure sector.
CVC-Led Consortium Nears Over £1bn Stake in Standard Life Pension Risk Business
A consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and Prudential Financial is close to securing a stake worth more than £1bn in Standard Life's pension risk transfer business, per a Financial Times report.
Blue Owl Acquires Sila Realty Trust in $2.4 Billion All-Cash Deal
Blue Owl Capital's real assets arm has agreed to acquire healthcare-focused REIT Sila Realty Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.4 billion.
CVC and GTCR Propose Joint Acquisition of Teleflex
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and GTCR have made a preliminary bid to take medical device manufacturer Teleflex private, according to a report.
PE Firms Submit Offers for Schroders' Benchmark Unit
Private equity investors have tabled initial bids for Benchmark Capital, Schroders' financial planning arm, amid the UK asset manager's acquisition process.
Novonor Sells Controlling Stake in Braskem to IG4 Capital Fund
Brazil's Novonor and NSP Investimentos agree to sell a controlling stake in Braskem to IG4 Capital's Shine I fund, pending approvals.
Eli Lilly Acquires Kelonia Therapeutics for Up to $7 Billion
Eli Lilly announced the acquisition of Kelonia Therapeutics, a gene therapy developer focused on cancer, in a deal valued at up to $7 billion, marking a significant biotech transaction.
Choice Properties and KingSett Acquire First Capital REIT for $6.85bn
Choice Properties and KingSett Capital have agreed to buy First Capital REIT in a $6.85bn deal, splitting its assets and offering a premium to shareholders.
CD&R-Backed Multi-Color Secures Court Approval for $4bn Debt Overhaul
Multi-Color Corp, supported by CD&R, gains court approval for a plan to eliminate nearly $4bn in debt and exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Knowlej and Chime Launch Financial Futures for Student Financial Literacy
Knowlej and Chime announced a new financial literacy program for middle and high school students to build confidence and engagement, launching on April 17, 2026.
REAL Shows Network Adds Jersey City Real Estate TV Series
REAL Shows Network launches 'Across the Water with Tanielle Powell,' a series hosted by Tanielle Powell spotlighting Jersey City real estate and lifestyle, as announced on April 17, 2026.
TPG Invests $100M in Zum at $1.7B Valuation
TPG has invested $100 million in US student transportation firm Zum through its Rise Funds platform, boosting the company's valuation to $1.7 billion.
Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic, Aquitaine Back Autism Care Amid Supply-Demand Gap
Firms like Goldman Sachs Alternatives, General Atlantic, and Aquitaine are investing in autism care due to supply-and-demand imbalances in mental health assets, according to PE Hub.
KKR and Apollo Among Bidders for Portugal's Logoplaste
US private equity firms KKR and Apollo are evaluating an acquisition of Portuguese packaging firm Logoplaste, with non-binding offers due in May and a potential valuation over €1.7bn.
EQT Revives Sale of Ginko at Over $1bn Valuation
EQT is restarting the sale of its China-based contact lens maker Ginko, targeting a valuation of at least $1 billion, after a previous deal with Advent International collapsed.
Madison Dearborn-Backed Aevex to Go Public Today
Aevex, backed by Madison Dearborn, is set to go public with Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, and Jefferies as lead underwriters, according to PE Hub.
PE Firms Invest in Autism Care Sector with 5 Deals
Aquitaine Capital, Goldman Sachs, Renovus, and Verdane are among private equity firms backing autism care investments, as reported by PE Hub.
Intertek Rejects EQT's $11bn Takeover Proposal
UK-listed Intertek has turned down a buyout offer from EQT valuing it at $10.74bn, citing undervaluation, amid rising private equity interest in the sector.
PAI Partners-Backed Pasubio Acquires Luilor
Pasubio, backed by PAI Partners, has acquired Luilor, an Italian manufacturer of textiles for luxury furniture brands and fashion houses.
EU's Potential Antitrust Rules Relaxation Boosts PE Exits, Says EY-Parthenon; Pasubio Acquires Luilor
PAI Partners-backed Pasubio, a leather provider for automotive and luxury sectors, announces acquisition of Luilor as EY-Parthenon highlights potential EU antitrust rule changes aiding private equity
WindRose-Backed Stellus Rx Acquires Tria Health
Stellus Rx, a Texas-based pharmacy care management platform backed by WindRose, has acquired Tria Health, according to a PE Hub report.
Blue Owl Nears Minority Stake Deal in BlackFin Capital Partners
Blue Owl Capital is close to acquiring a minority stake in Paris-based BlackFin Capital Partners via its GP Strategic Capital platform, according to a report.
PE Firms Target Papa John’s and Pizza Hut in Advancing Sale Processes
Private equity firms show interest in Papa John’s and Pizza Hut as sale processes progress amid sector challenges.
Aligos Therapeutics Enters Exclusive License Deal with Amoytop for HBV Drug in Greater China
Aligos Therapeutics has signed an exclusive agreement with Xiamen Amoytop Biotech to develop and commercialize pevifoscorvir sodium for chronic hepatitis B in Greater China, including upfront payments
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 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.
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.
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.
