Private Equity
452 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Dealbreaker: Private equity pitches law-firm MSOs, raising Rule 5.6 non-compete concerns
Dealbreaker reports private equity is exploring law-firm MSO structures that may enable non-competes for lawyers despite ethical rules barring practice restrictions.
GPs weigh capital retention as continuation vehicles grow as an exit route
Private Equity Wire reports on research into how GPs retain and recycle capital from continuation vehicle transactions as LP liquidity remains the leading use case.
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 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.
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.
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.
Pathway Private Equity Fund III-Co Files 3(c)(7) Exemption Notice
Pathway Private Equity Fund III-Co, LP submitted a Section 3(c)(7) filing to the SEC on August 20, 2026.
HOOPP Global Private Equity Chief Lori Hall-Kimm Leaves for New Role
Lori Hall-Kimm departs HOOPP after PE assets rose to CAD24.2bn; Mark Cormier and Roman Gula named interim co-heads.
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.
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.
D - FS Direct Equity Fund VI, L.P. Files SEC Notice
D - FS Direct Equity Fund VI, L.P. submitted a Form D filing with the SEC on August 12, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7).
UK and European PE Firms Turn to Minority Sales and Hybrid Capital
Private equity sponsors in the UK and Europe are using minority stake sales, special-situations funds and hybrid capital to provide liquidity to LPs amid challenging conventional exits.
Lyntris Targets $528m US IPO Backed by Trive Capital
Lyntris files for a US IPO of up to $528m, with Trive Capital selling shares from its merged portfolio companies Vitesse Systems and Accelint.
PE Firms Adopt AI for Compliance but Lack Formal Policies
Survey of US and Europe managers with $3.51tn AUM shows 69% use AI for compliance reporting while only 5% have formal use policies.
PE Firms Shift to IPOs as M&A Exit Options Stay Limited
Private equity sponsors pursue public listings for portfolio companies after strategic buyer shortages constrain traditional M&A routes, according to Private Equity Wire.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A with SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 24, 2026, referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
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.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on SEC EDGAR
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026, under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A Amendment
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026 claiming Section 3(c)(7) exemption under the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files SEC Amendment
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 24 2026 referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Files D/A for Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted an amended Form D filing on July 24, 2026, under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A With SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on 2026-07-24 under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. Files D/A with SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on 2026-07-24 under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Files D/A for Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a D/A filing on 2026-07-24 under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on July 24, 2026
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted Form D/A filing 0001953940-26-000010 with the SEC under Section 3(c)(7).
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files SEC Document
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a regulatory filing under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act on July 24, 2026.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A With SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026, under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A With SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 24, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on July 24 2026
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a Form D/A amendment claiming Section 3(c)(7) exemption under the Investment Company Act.
AE Industrial Partners Fund IV-A Files D/A on July 17 2026
AE Industrial Partners Fund IV-A LP submitted a D/A filing claiming Investment Company Act exemptions under sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7).
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. Files D/A With SEC
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 2, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR records.
D - AIMS Private Equity Participants XIV AIV A1 NY LLC Files SEC Document
D - AIMS Private Equity Participants XIV AIV A1 NY LLC submitted an SEC filing on June 11, 2026, per EDGAR records.
Cooperatieve Gilde Healthcare Private Equity V U.A. Files 3(c)(7) Notice
Cooperatieve Gilde Healthcare Private Equity V U.A. submitted a Section 3(c)(7) exemption filing on June 11, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR.
Vertical AI Startups Adopt Direct Sales via PE Networks and Conferences
Larger ACVs in vertical AI are enabling direct sales motions through private equity networks and industry conferences, according to Crunchbase News.
Vertical AI Startups Shift to Direct Sales on Larger ACVs
Vertical AI companies are turning to private equity networks and industry conferences as ACVs reach 6- and 7-figure levels, according to Crunchbase News.
CAIS 26North Private Equity Fund I Files SEC Notice
CAIS 26North Private Equity Fund I, L.P. submitted an SEC filing on June 3, 2026 referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Antero Private Equity Fund II Files SEC Document on Investment Company Act
Antero Private Equity Fund II, LLC filed a document with the SEC on May 15, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
NRC Private Equity Opportunities IV, L.P. Files Under Section 3(c)(7)
NRC Private Equity Opportunities IV, L.P. filed a document with the SEC on May 12, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
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.
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.
Advent's Caldic Faces Brazil Probe Over Organized Crime Links
Caldic, majority-owned by Advent International, is under investigation in Brazil for alleged involvement in a methanol diversion scheme tied to organized crime.
