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.
Swarmer's IPO and Defense Tech Exits
Venture Capital Journal discusses whether Swarmer's drone software IPO signals broader exits for defense tech firms or benefits only select VCs.
Blackstone Leads $1.3bn Financing for Paratek-Radius Merger
Blackstone Inc heads a $1.3bn private funding package for the merger of Paratek Pharmaceuticals and Radius Health, involving key lenders like Sixth Street Partners.
JPMorgan Chase Leads $2bn Loan Sale for Janus Henderson Acquisition
JPMorgan Chase is heading a $2bn leveraged loan package to support the $7.4bn buyout of Janus Henderson by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst.
Red Light Holland Engages Kala Bio's AI for PEX010 Development
Red Light Holland has engaged Kala Bio's Researgency.ai platform to advance the clinical development of Filament's PEX010 psilocybin drug candidate, as announced on March 18, 2026.
Red Light Holland Engages Kala Bio’s AI for PEX010 Psilocybin Development
Red Light Holland has engaged Kala Bio’s Researgency.ai platform to advance the clinical development of Filament’s PEX010 botanical psilocybin drug candidate, as per a March 18, 2026 announcement.
VVMF Enters Licensing Agreement with OXB for Viral Vector Platforms
Australia's Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility signs a licensing deal with OXB for access to advanced viral vector technologies, announced on March 18, 2026.
VVMF Secures Licensing Agreement with OXB for Viral Vector Platforms
Australia's Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility enters licensing deal with OXB for access to advanced viral vector technologies, announced on March 18, 2026.
L Catterton Plans $313m Investment in Japanese Consumer Sector
US private investment firm L Catterton aims to deploy $313m across five Japanese consumer businesses over three years, targeting specific sectors and business types.
Apollo in Talks for Minority Stake in CVC's Syntegon at €4bn Valuation
Apollo Global Management is negotiating a significant minority stake in Syntegon, owned by CVC Capital Partners, at a potential €4bn valuation.
1606 Corp. Signs Agreement for 132-Acre Data Center Property in Texas
1606 Corp. has agreed to acquire a 132-acre property in Lufkin, Texas, with infrastructure for data centers and a power generation facility, valued at $164 million for the power asset.
1606 Corp. to Acquire 132-Acre Data Center Property in Texas
1606 Corp. has signed an agreement to buy a 132-acre property in Lufkin, Texas, with infrastructure for data centers and a power generation facility, for about $11.2 million.
Nordic Capital Acquires Majority Stake in TradingHub
Nordic Capital is buying a majority stake in trade surveillance firm TradingHub, with existing investor Summit Partners retaining a minority stake, according to PE Hub.
Nordic Capital to Buy Majority Stake in TradingHub
Nordic Capital is acquiring a majority stake in the trade surveillance company TradingHub, with existing investor Summit Partners retaining a minority stake.
PE-Backed Technimark Acquires Rage Custom Plastics
Technimark, a maker of injection-molded components, has acquired Rage Custom Plastics, as detailed in a PE Hub report.
HVAC Service Providers and Component Makers See Increased PE Activity
PE Hub highlights more HVAC companies on the market with deal valuations ranging from 10x to 19x EBITDA for private equity transactions.
More HVAC Service Providers and Component Makers on the Block
PE Hub highlights increasing availability of HVAC service providers and component makers, with specific PE deal valuations for residential and commercial sectors.
EQT Prepares Bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in $2bn IPL Sale
EQT is set to submit a binding offer for the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, potentially valuing it at $2bn-$2.1bn, amid a competitive sale process led by United Spirits.
Blackford Capital Launches HVAC Platform with Habco and Moro
Blackford Capital has consolidated its acquisitions of Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation into a new platform for HVAC and construction services.
Bain Capital Acquires Perpetual's Wealth Management for $350m
Perpetual Limited agrees to sell its wealth management business to Bain Capital for $350m upfront as part of its operational streamlining strategy.
Oaktree-Backed Aecon Utilities Acquires Duna Services and Stake in KNX
Aecon Utilities, with backing from Oaktree, has purchased Duna Services and a stake in KNX Utility Services for $60 million, as reported by PE Hub.
Zevra Therapeutics Sells SDX Portfolio to Commave for $50 Million
Zevra Therapeutics announced the sale of its SDX portfolio, including AZSTARYS and KP1077, to Commave Therapeutics for $50 million on March 16, 2026, settling a prior lawsuit.
EQT Completes Final Exit from Galderma with $5bn Block Trade
EQT fully exited Galderma through a $5.5bn share sale, the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record, as detailed in recent reports.
EQT Exits Galderma Investment with $5.5bn Block Trade
EQT has completed its full exit from Galderma through a $5.5bn share sale, marking the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record.
Mountain Commerce Bancorp Shareholders Approve Merger with Home Bancshares
Shareholders of Mountain Commerce Bancorp approved a merger with Home Bancshares, with closure expected early in the second quarter of 2026.
Rogo Acquires Offset to Integrate AI Agents in Finance
Rogo, an AI platform for financial institutions, announced the acquisition of Offset on March 13, 2026, to enhance AI capabilities in financial workflows.
Rogo Acquires Offset to Integrate AI Agents in Financial Workflows
Rogo, an AI platform for financial institutions, announced its acquisition of Offset on March 13, 2026, to enhance AI capabilities in financial workflows.
Rogo Acquires Offset to Integrate AI Agents into Financial Workflows
Rogo announces acquisition of Offset to enhance AI capabilities in financial workflows, following its recent funding round.
Hale Capital Acquires APEX Analytics in Real Estate Tech Deal
Hale Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, completed the acquisition of APEX Analytics through a restructuring on March 13, 2026, expanding its investments in real estate technolog
Charlesbank to Invest in Overbay Capital Partners' Growth
Charlesbank is investing in the expansion of Toronto-based secondaries firm Overbay Capital Partners, according to PE Hub.
Ardian, CVC, Verdane Eye Investments in Women’s Health; Exellere, GHO Exit Pathology Services Deal
Private equity firms Ardian, CVC, and Verdane target women’s health investments, while Exellere and GHO sell a pathology services company for $950 million.
Ardian, CVC, Verdane Target Women’s Health Investments; Exellere, GHO Exit Pathology Deal
Private equity firms Ardian, CVC, and Verdane are eyeing investments in women’s health, while Exellere Partners and GHO Capital Partners sell a pathology services company for $950 million.
New Mountain and Holt in $30bn-Plus Deal Case
PE Hub reports on a deal over $30 billion involving New Mountain and Holt, including specific healthcare tech portfolio companies.
The Case of New Mountain, Holt and the $30bn-Plus Deal
PE Hub reports on a deal involving New Mountain and Holt, highlighting healthcare tech portfolio companies like Datavant and Machinify.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners Acquires Gas Clip Technologies
Austin-based private equity firm Chimney Rock Equity Partners has acquired Dallas-based Gas Clip Technologies, a supplier of portable gas detectors, with terms undisclosed.
Charlesbank to Acquire Stake in Overbay Capital
US buyout firm Charlesbank Capital Partners agrees to acquire a stake in Canadian secondaries manager Overbay Capital, valuing it at about CAD200m.
PE Firms Invest in Women's Health Market with 6 Deals
Ardian, Charterhouse, CVC, and L Catterton are among PE firms investing in various women's healthcare segments, according to a recent PE Hub report.
PE Firms Invest in Women's Health Segments: 6 Deals
Ardian, Charterhouse, CVC, and L Catterton are among PE firms backing six deals in various women's healthcare areas, as reported by PE Hub.
TowerBrook-Backed Azzurri Explores Sale of Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchise Rights
Azzurri Group, owned by TowerBrook Capital Partners, is considering a sale of the UK and European franchise rights for Dave’s Hot Chicken, according to a Bloomberg report.
Enverus Secures Over $400m in Private Credit for Spatial Acquisition
A syndicate including Blackstone and Ares has provided over $400m in loans to Enverus for its acquisition of Spatial Business Systems, following a prior $3bn package.
Foundation Building Materials Pursues Buy and Build Strategy Post-Pandemic
Foundation Building Materials capitalizes on construction demand boom with an investment from American Securities to develop an e-commerce platform.
Anthropic in Discussions for AI Joint Venture with PE Firms
Anthropic is exploring a joint venture with private equity investors like Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman to commercialize its AI technology.
Qatari-Backed Irth Capital Bids $1.5bn to Take Papa John's Private
Irth Capital, backed by Qatari investors, has proposed a $1.5bn takeover of Papa John's at $47 per share, amid the company's ongoing turnaround efforts.
KOMO Biosciences Grants License to Syngenta for Maize Genome Tech
KOMO Biosciences has granted Syngenta a research license to evaluate its KOMbine platform for precision genome modification in maize, as announced on March 11, 2026.
Adeia and UMC Expand IP Licensing for Hybrid Bonding Technologies
Adeia Inc. and UMC have renewed their collaboration, granting UMC access to Adeia's semiconductor IP for advanced packaging solutions as announced on March 11, 2026.
Monomoy Capital Partners to Acquire Jiffy Lube for $1.3 Billion
Monomoy Capital Partners has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube from Shell's subsidiary through its Fund V for approximately $1.3 billion, with closure expected in the second half of
EnWave Signs License and Equipment Agreement with Teagasc
EnWave Corporation announced a license agreement and equipment purchase with Teagasc for REV™ technology, as detailed in a GlobeNewswire release.
EnWave Signs License and Equipment Purchase with Teagasc
EnWave Corporation has entered a license agreement and equipment purchase with Teagasc for its REV dehydration technology, as announced on March 10, 2026.
EQT Acquires 42% Stake in Kelda Holdings, Parent of Yorkshire Water
EQT has agreed to buy a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings amid scrutiny of the UK water sector, with GIC and TCorp also increasing stakes.
Wynnchurch Executes Buy-and-Build Strategy with ORS Nasco Double Acquisition
Wynnchurch Capital's portfolio company ORS Nasco acquires two industrial wholesalers in classic consolidation play.
Serent Capital Backs Healthcare Tech Platform Saisystems in Growth Deal
Serent Capital invests in Saisystems to accelerate the healthcare technology firm's product roadmap and expansion plans.
