Private Equity
406 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Advent, Avista, Main Post Invest in Personal Care as Women's Health Draws Private Equity
Private equity firms Advent, Avista, and Main Post are betting on personal care, while Blackstone and TPG completed a take-private deal for Hologic, a women's medtech firm.
Court Square Capital Closes $3.8 Billion Fund V Above Target
Court Square Capital Partners exceeded its $3 billion target to close its fifth flagship fund at $3.8 billion amid a tough fundraising environment for private equity.
Apollo's Americas Client Coverage Head Exits After Four Years
Dennis Cornell has departed from his role leading client coverage for the Americas at Apollo Global Management after approximately four years, amid personnel shifts in the firm's capital solutions bus
Apollo’s Americas Client Coverage Head Exits Firm After Four Years
Dennis Cornell has left Apollo Global Management after approximately four years, amid personnel changes in the capital solutions business.
Blackstone Takes Minority Stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Blackstone has acquired a minority stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure, which is backed by Quinbrook, as reported by PE Hub.
Carlyle Limits Withdrawals from $7bn Private Credit Fund Amid Redemption Surge
Carlyle caps withdrawals at 5% for its $7bn Tactical Private Credit Fund after requests reached 15.7% of shares, according to a report cited by Private Equity Wire.
Carlyle Limits Withdrawals from $7bn Tactical Private Credit Fund
Carlyle capped withdrawals at 5% for its $7bn Tactical Private Credit Fund after requests reached 15.7% of shares, amid broader market pressures.
Granite Creek-Backed Salem One Acquires SmashBrand
Salem One, a direct marketing agency in Winston, North Carolina and backed by Granite Creek, acquires brand development agency SmashBrand, according to PE Hub.
Warburg Pincus Launches European Defence Investment Platform
Warburg Pincus establishes a new platform for European defence investments, targeting security and resilience sectors with MEAG as an early backer.
PE Firms Gain Traction in Personal Care Deals
PE Hub reports on five notable private equity deals in the personal care sector, with firms like Advent, RoundTable, and Gemspring involved.
Private Equity Deals in Personal Care Sector Highlight Firm Activity
PE Hub reports on five notable private equity deals in the personal care industry, with firms like Advent, RoundTable, and Gemspring gaining traction.
Q1 2026 Review: Democratisation Dynamics in Private Markets
Private Equity Wire highlights democratisation trends in private markets for Q1 2026, focusing on education narratives and potential disruptions.
Q1 2026 Review: The Real Story in Private Markets
Aftab Bose of Private Equity Wire examines democratisation dynamics in private markets for Q1 2026, including education efforts and potential disruptions.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Buyout
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn takeover bid of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, involving early discussions with specific institutional investors.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Takeover
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn bid to acquire Italian pharmaceutical firm Recordati, involving discussions with major institutional investors.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has closed its Private Investment Partners VIII fund at over $3.8 billion, attracting diverse global investors for multi-asset private markets exposure.
Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has raised over $3.8 billion for its eighth private investment fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Private Investment Partners VIII Fund
Mercer has secured over $3.8 billion for its latest private markets fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors amid strong demand for diversified strategies.
North American Pensions Maintain Private Credit Allocations Despite Market Strains
Large North American pension funds, including CalSTRS, are holding firm on private credit investments amid sector challenges, according to a report.
Ares Management to Acquire Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to buy Whitestone REIT in an all-cash deal valued at $1.7 billion, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Ares Management to Acquire Whitestone REIT in $1.7 Billion Deal
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to buy Whitestone REIT for $1.7 billion in an all-cash transaction, according to a report.
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.
