Private Equity
385 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
UK Regulators Plan Stricter Rules for Private Equity-Linked Insurance Structures
UK authorities are preparing to tighten oversight of funded reinsurance transactions involving private equity, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Acquires Zentiva
PE Hub reports EQT selling its stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR completing the acquisition of pharmaceuticals firm Zentiva.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Completes Zentiva Acquisition
PE Hub covers EQT's sale of a stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR's completion of Zentiva pharmaceuticals acquisition, as reported on April 10, 2026.
Orchard Co-Founder Predicts Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini of Orchard expects the continuation vehicle market to expand up to four times amid GPs' efforts to bypass closed-end fund timelines, per Buyouts Insider.
Orchard Co-Founder Sees Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini predicts the continuation vehicle market could expand four times its current size as GPs seek to escape closed-end fund timelines.
Private Equity Fundraising Reaches $152 Billion in Q1 2026
Private equity funds raised $152 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 14% increase from the previous year, according to PEI Group data.
Rally Ventures Appoints Liz Benz as Operating Partner
Rally Ventures, focused on early-stage business technology, has appointed Liz Benz as Operating Partner to support portfolio companies and firm initiatives.
Percheron Capital Closes Fund III at $3.1 Billion Hard Cap
Percheron Capital has closed its third fund with $3.1 billion in commitments, drawing strong support from existing and new global investors.
Netley Capital Increases Deployable Capital to $825 Million
Netley Capital expands its tertiaries franchise by securing additional capital, reflecting growing investor demand in the secondary market.
Netley Capital Secures Additional Capital for Tertiaries Franchise
Netley Capital has increased its deployable capital to $825m from $315m since September 2025 launch, amid rising investor demand for secondary market solutions.
General Atlantic Closes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has acquired Team Services Holding Inc from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Bloomberg sources.
General Atlantic Completes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has closed its acquisition of Team Services from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
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.
Private Credit Funds Face Over $20bn in Redemption Requests in Q1 2026
Wealthy investors attempted to withdraw more than $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter of 2026, affecting major managers and highlighting sector pressures.
Private Credit Funds Faced Over $20bn in Redemption Requests in Q1 2026
Wealthy investors attempted to withdraw more than $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter of 2026, affecting major managers and highlighting sector pressures.
Ares Appoints Former Goldman Sachs Exec as Asia Credit Head
Ares Management Corp names E G Morse as partner and head of Asia credit, succeeding Edwin Wong amid regional leadership changes.
Ares Management Appoints E G Morse as Head of Asia Credit
Ares Management Corp names E G Morse, a former Goldman Sachs executive, as partner and head of Asia credit in Hong Kong, succeeding Edwin Wong who retires in June.
Former Blackstone Duo Closes $400M Inaugural Fund
Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin, co-founders of 154 Partners, closed their first fund at $400 million, according to a report from April 8, 2026.
Former Blackstone Duo Closes Inaugural Fund at $400M
Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin of 154 Partners have closed their inaugural fund at $400 million, according to Buyouts Insider.
Petrichor Appoints Paul J. Sekhri as Operating Partner
Petrichor, a growth-focused healthcare and life sciences investment firm, has appointed Paul J. Sekhri as Operating Partner, drawing on his over 35 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceuticals.
Jeito Capital Closes €1bn Jeito II Fund
Jeito Capital has closed its second fund at €1bn, tripling assets under management to €1.6bn for biopharma investments.
Democratisation and Secondaries Pressure Private Equity Infrastructure
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag M&A activity, straining secondaries amid democratisation and AI adoption, according to Private Equity Wire.
Private Equity Secondaries Face Infrastructure Pressure Amid Lagging Deals
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag wider M&A activity, increasing pressure on secondary market infrastructure as democratisation expands investor access.
Tinicum and Blackstone to Acquire UK's Senior in £1.4bn Deal
A consortium led by Tinicum and Blackstone has agreed to buy UK engineering firm Senior plc for £1.4bn, ending months of bid interest.
Blackstone Closes $10bn Opportunistic Credit Fund at Hard Cap
Blackstone has raised over $10bn for its fifth flagship opportunistic credit fund, reaching its hard cap amid strong demand for private credit strategies.
Blackstone Hits $10bn Hard Cap for Fifth Flagship Opportunistic Credit Fund
Blackstone has closed its Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund V with more than $10bn in commitments, reaching its hard cap due to strong investor demand for private credit strategies.
Agilitas Sells Integris Composites to Triton After Driving Global Growth
Agilitas Private Equity has agreed to sell Integris Composites, a provider of high-performance composite solutions, to Triton Partners following its acquisition in March 2021 and subsequent expansion
Chicago Atlantic Launches Emerging-Market Private Credit Strategy
Chicago Atlantic is expanding into private credit in emerging markets, targeting high-quality borrowers amid shifting investor preferences.
Moody’s Revises Outlook on Blue Owl’s $36bn Credit Fund to Negative
Moody’s shifts outlook on Blue Owl Credit Income Corp to negative due to a surge in investor redemption requests in the first quarter, according to Private Equity Wire.
Moody’s Shifts Outlook on Blue Owl Credit Income Corp to Negative Due to Redemption Surge
Moody’s Ratings revised the outlook on Blue Owl Capital’s $36bn OCIC fund to negative amid higher redemption requests in the first quarter, reflecting broader private credit market strains.
RBC Leads $1.1bn Loan for ECP's EnergySolutions Acquisition
Royal Bank of Canada heads a $1.1bn loan to finance Energy Capital Partners' re-acquisition of nuclear services firm EnergySolutions.
Aphias Capital Targets $900M for Inaugural Fund Led by HIG Veteran
Rob Wolfson-founded Aphias Capital aims to raise $900 million for its first fund focused on control investments in healthcare and essential services sectors.
HIG Veteran-Led Aphias Capital Targets $900M for Inaugural Fund
Rob Wolfson-founded Aphias Capital seeks $900 million for its first fund, focusing on control investments in lower mid-market healthcare and essential services companies.
KKR-Backed SmartHR Considers Tokyo IPO at $1bn Valuation
Japanese HR platform SmartHR, with investors including KKR, is exploring a Tokyo IPO later this year targeting a $1bn valuation, as per reports.
KKR-Backed SmartHR Explores Tokyo IPO
Japanese HR platform SmartHR, backed by KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital, is considering a Tokyo IPO later this year targeting a $1 billion valuation.
GTCR Acquires LiveBarn in $400m-Plus Deal
US private equity firm GTCR has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn, a live-streaming platform for amateur sports, as its first investment in the youth sports technology sect
GTCR Completes Over $400 Million Acquisition of LiveBarn
US private equity firm GTCR has acquired Montreal-based LiveBarn, a sports streaming platform, in a deal exceeding $400 million, marking the debut for its Ascent Sports Group.
Barings Caps Withdrawals from $4.9bn Private Credit Fund After Redemption Surge
Barings has limited redemptions from its $4.9bn Barings Private Credit Corp fund to 5% amid a spike to 11.3% in requests, reflecting broader trends in private credit.
Barings Caps Withdrawals from $4.9bn Private Credit Fund
Barings limits redemptions from its $4.9bn Barings Private Credit Corp to 5% after first-quarter requests reached 11.3%, amid rising liquidity demands in private credit.
Five Startups Raise Funding for Innovative Ventures
Crunchbase News highlights five startups that secured funding in the past month for projects in fintech, clean tech, and AI.
Global Private Equity Buyouts Decline in Q1 2026
Private equity buyout activity dropped to $172 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 36% decline from the previous quarter, amid market uncertainties.
Blue Owl Capital Shares Hit All-Time Low Amid Private Credit Turmoil
Blue Owl Capital's shares fell to a record low on Monday due to unease in the $1.8tn private credit market, driven by redemption restrictions and market concerns.
Goldman Sachs Benefits from Retail Withdrawals in Private Credit
Goldman Sachs' $15.7bn private credit fund sees low redemptions due to institutional investors, amid sector-wide retail outflows, according to a report.
Healthcare-Focused PE Firm Linden Considers Secondaries Strategy
Chicago-based private equity firm Linden is exploring a secondaries strategy as more buyout firms enter this market, according to recent reports.
Linden PE Firm Mulls Secondaries Strategy in Healthcare
Chicago-based healthcare-focused PE firm Linden is considering entering the secondaries market, joining other buyout firms.
Beacon Communications Secures Growth Investment from Kelso and Ara Services
Beacon Communications receives a growth investment from Kelso and Ara Services to support its expansion, as reported by PE Hub.
CenterOak Acquires Grismer Tire & Auto Service
Private equity firm CenterOak has acquired Grismer Tire & Auto Service, which operates 28 locations in Ohio metropolitan areas.
CVC's Cathrin Petty and Manna Tree's Ellie Rubenstein Named in PE Hub's Women in PE; Blackstone to Launch PMG Sale
PE Hub reports the recognition of two executives in private equity and an upcoming sale by Blackstone, along with another acquisition in legal services.
GenNx360-Backed HBS Acquires IT Services Firm Applied Tech
HBS, a Wisconsin-based IT services provider, has acquired Applied Tech as reported by PE Hub.
