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.
Avesi Partners-backed Danforth Health acquires rare disease consultancy Ambit
Danforth Health, backed by Avesi Partners, has acquired Ambit RD, a rare disease and specialty markets consultancy, according to PE Hub.
Apollo Sports Capital signals interest in NFL stake as league opens PE framework
Apollo Sports Capital CEO Al Tylis said the platform is interested in NFL ownership as the league’s 2024 framework allows approved firms to buy up to 10% stakes in teams.
Jaguar LAA acquires Laminar program assets from Johnson & Johnson
Jaguar LAA, formed with Santé Ventures and Laminar management, acquired assets related to the Laminar left atrial appendage closure program from Johnson & Johnson.
Syngenta et Amoéba signent un accord exclusif de distribution en Europe pour AXP20
Syngenta Crop Protection AG et Amoéba ont annoncé un accord exclusif de fourniture et de distribution en Europe pour AXP20, un fongicide biocontrôle de nouvelle génération.
BetMGM signs multi-year Vikings partnership in Canada and launches exclusive casino game
BetMGM said it became the Minnesota Vikings’ official sports betting and online casino partner in Canada under a multi-year deal that also includes an exclusive Vikings-themed casino game in Alberta a
Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners agree $11.75bn sale of CPP to GE Aerospace
Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners have agreed to sell Consolidated Precision Products to GE Aerospace for $11.75bn, with closing expected in the second half of 2027.
Norwest partner Sean Jacobsohn outlines finance and HR software openings and an AI caution
Sean Jacobsohn of Norwest discussed finance and HR software investing themes, AI use in accounting, and why he tests CEO sales ability before investing.
Mistral AI raises $3.5B Series D at more than $24B valuation led by Samsung Electronics
Paris-based Mistral AI said it raised a $3.5B Series D led by Samsung Electronics, valuing the generative AI startup at more than $24B, according to Crunchbase News.
PSG Equity co-leads €3bn Mistral round valuing AI firm at about €21bn
PSG Equity co-led a €3bn funding round for France’s Mistral alongside Samsung Electronics and the EU-backed Scaleup Europe Fund, valuing the three-year-old AI company at about €21bn.
Oura files with SEC for IPO; valuation could exceed $16bn, Dealbreaker reports
Smart ring maker Oura filed an SEC registration statement for an IPO; share count and price range are not yet set, according to Dealbreaker.
Main Capital Partners makes first UK investment with majority stake in Orgvue
Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in London-based Orgvue in its first UK investment, according to Private Equity Wire.
Platinum Equity prepares €400m sale of De Wave to Renaissance Partners
Platinum Equity is preparing to sell Italy-based maritime interiors specialist De Wave Group to Renaissance Partners in a deal valued at about €400m, according to Private Equity Wire.
Altor exits Flex IT as Eurazeo combines it with T1A Group
Flex IT, a circular IT services provider, is being combined with Eurazeo’s T1A Group after Altor’s exit, according to PE Hub.
EQT agrees $2bn deal for majority stake in McGill and Partners
EQT has agreed to acquire Warburg Pincus’s majority stake in London-based insurance broker McGill and Partners in a transaction valuing the business at about $2bn.
Waterland weighs higher offer for Gamma Communications after Epiris agrees £1.08bn bid
Waterland is reportedly considering a bid above Epiris’s £1.08bn take-private deal for Gamma Communications, potentially reopening the transaction, according to Private Equity Wire.
Altor divests circular IT business Flex IT to Eurazeo for combination with T1A Group
Altor has divested Flex IT to Eurazeo, which is combining the circular IT business with its existing portfolio company T1A Group, according to PE Hub.
Ingenia rejects AUD1.94bn Warburg Pincus takeover approach at AUD4.75 per share
Australia-listed Ingenia Communities rejected a AUD1.94bn Warburg Pincus approach, saying the proposal undervalued the business and was conditional on abandoning Ingenia’s planned AUD1bn Peet acquisit
WaFd to acquire EverBank Financial in $3.9B reverse merger; post-close name to EverBank
WaFd, Inc. and EverBank Financial Corp said they signed a definitive merger agreement for a $3.9B reverse merger, with WaFd to be renamed EverBank Financial Corp and trade as EVBK.
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.
