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.
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.
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.
