Deal Activity
4 stories covering deal activity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Global private equity investment hit $1.5tn on 14,650 deals in 9M 2026: KPMG
KPMG data show global private equity investment reached $1.5tn across 14,650 transactions in the first nine months of 2026 as capital concentrated in fewer, larger deals.
Blackstone's Baratta: Cooling Middle East Tensions May Revive PE Deals in 2026
Joe Baratta of Blackstone suggests that de-escalating Middle East tensions could boost private equity dealmaking by 2026, amid influences from AI and market volatility.
Blackstone's Baratta Says Cooling Middle East Tensions May Boost PE Deals in 2026
Joe Baratta of Blackstone indicates that easing Middle East tensions could revive private equity dealmaking by 2026 amid recent investor uncertainty.
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Signals Optimism in 2026 with Exit Rebound
Bain & Company's report highlights improving liquidity and positive net distributions in Asia-Pacific private equity for 2026, amid challenges in deal value and fundraising.