Private Equity
437 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
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 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.
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.
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.
Roark Capital Selects Banks for Potential $2bn Inspire Brands IPO
Roark Capital is preparing a potential $2bn US IPO for Inspire Brands, owner of Dunkin’ and Arby’s, with JPMorgan and Bank of America leading, according to a report.
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.
Bridgepoint Nears €6bn First Close on Latest European Buyout Fund
UK-listed Bridgepoint Group has secured over €6bn for Bridgepoint Europe VIII, reaching about 80% of its €7.5bn target in less than six months.
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.
EQT Warns of Growing Exit Challenges in Clean Energy Investments
Europe's largest private equity firm, EQT, highlights increasing complexities in exiting clean energy assets due to their scaling and underdeveloped public markets.
Carlyle Private Equity Partners Fund Files SEC D/A
Carlyle Private Equity Partners Fund, L.P. submitted a Definitive Amendment to the SEC on April 17, 2026, under the Investment Company Act.
Buyouts Insider Notes Good News in Q1 Private Equity Fundraising
Buyouts Insider highlights positive developments in North American private equity fundraising from its Q1 report, suggesting potential industry impacts.
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.
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.
Intertek Rejects EQT's $11bn Takeover Proposal
UK-listed Intertek has turned down a buyout offer from EQT valuing it at $10.74bn, citing undervaluation, amid rising private equity interest in the sector.
EU's Potential Antitrust Rules Relaxation Boosts PE Exits, Says EY-Parthenon; Pasubio Acquires Luilor
PAI Partners-backed Pasubio, a leather provider for automotive and luxury sectors, announces acquisition of Luilor as EY-Parthenon highlights potential EU antitrust rule changes aiding private equity
TwinFocus Co-Founder on Selective Private Equity Bets Amid DPI Crisis
A Boston-based multi-family office discusses increasing selectivity in private equity investments amid a DPI crisis, balancing established GPs and less crowded managers.
