Private Equity
385 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
ASIC Increases Oversight of Australian Private Credit with Weekly Data Requests
Australia's securities regulator is requiring weekly data submissions from private credit managers amid global scrutiny of the $1.8tn sector, according to a report.
Majority of BDCs Trading Below NAV Amid Private Credit Pressures
A majority of listed business development companies are trading at discounts to their net asset values due to liquidity risks and market concerns, based on recent data.
Most BDCs Trading Below NAV Amid Private Credit and Liquidity Concerns
A majority of listed business development companies are trading at discounts to their net asset values due to investor concerns over liquidity and private credit markets.
Independent Sponsors in PE Seek Higher Returns Than Traditional Funds
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns via deal selectivity and lower valuation multiples.
Independent Sponsors Seek Higher Returns in PE, Per Research
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns than traditional funds via deal selectivity and lower multiples.
Advent Plans Investment in Atwell Engineering Firm
Private equity firm Advent is set to invest in engineering and consulting company Atwell, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2026.
Advent to Invest in Atwell Engineering and Consulting Firm
Advent is investing in engineering and consulting firm Atwell, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Advent to Invest in Engineering and Consulting Firm Atwell
Advent is set to invest in Atwell, an engineering and consulting firm, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
KKR Broadens Japan Footprint Amid Reforms and Commodity Risks
KKR is expanding its investments in Japan across private equity, credit, insurance, and real estate, driven by corporate governance reforms and inflation, as per a report citing the firm's chief inves
BNP Paribas Expands in Japan's Private Equity Lending Market
BNP Paribas is emerging as a key player in Japan's buyout financing, amid growing European bank involvement, according to a report.
BNP Paribas strengthens presence in Japan’s private equity lending market
France’s BNP Paribas is emerging as a leading player in Japan’s buyout financing, amid increased European bank activity, according to a report.
Private Equity Drawn to Women's Health Over $1 Trillion Gap
Kearney's Paula Bellostas Muguerza discusses a $1 trillion gap attracting PE to women's health, with firms like Astorg, Cinven, and Nordic targeting pathology assets, including a $1.1 billion sale.
Private Equity Targets Women's Health Amid $1 Trillion Gap
Kearney's Paula Bellostas Muguerza highlights a $1 trillion gap attracting PE to women's health, with Astorg, Cinven, and Nordic targeting pathology assets and a $1.1 billion sale of EyeSouth Partners
Advent Sells Olaplex to Henkel for $1.4 Billion
Private equity firm Advent is exiting its investment in hair care brand Olaplex through a $1.4 billion sale to Henkel, according to PE Hub.
CVC Proposes €10.9bn Takeover for Recordati
CVC Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding offer to take Recordati private in a €10.9bn deal, according to reports.
CVC Proposes €10.9bn Takeover of Recordati to Take It Private
CVC Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding offer to acquire Recordati for €10.9bn, valuing it at a preliminary €52 per share, according to a report.
Blackstone Invests $250m in UAE-Based Tech Platform
Blackstone has deployed $250m in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a UAE payments and data intelligence platform, amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Blackstone Invests $250m in UAE Tech Platform
Blackstone deploys $250 million in a UAE-based payments and data intelligence platform, marking the first PE-backed inbound deal in the Gulf since the Iran conflict.
TDR Capital and I Squared Capital Appoint Banks for Potential $15bn Aggreko IPO
TDR Capital and I Squared Capital have selected banks to advise on a possible $15bn US IPO of Aggreko, potentially in the second half of 2026, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
Private Credit Bonds Showed Strain Before Redemption Wave, per Hedge Fund Analysis
Fourier Asset Management's analysis highlights pressure on bonds from semi-liquid private credit funds in the $2tn sector ahead of recent investor redemptions.
3i Group Shares Fall 15% as Action Reports Weaker Trading
3i Group's shares dropped 15% in London trading after its largest portfolio company, Action, posted softer-than-expected sales growth in early 2026.
3i Group Shares Fall After Action's Trading Misses Expectations
Shares in 3i Group dropped sharply on Thursday due to softer-than-expected trading from its largest portfolio company, Action, early in 2026.
US Army selects Carlyle and KKR for $2bn AI data centres
The US Army has chosen Carlyle Group and KKR to develop two AI-focused data centres valued at roughly $2bn each in Texas and Utah, according to a report.
Permira Explores Distressed Software Loans Amid AI Volatility
Permira, a global private equity firm, is targeting software loans affected by AI fears, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
Permira Explores Distressed Software Loans Amid AI Market Fears
Permira, a €85bn global private equity firm, targets software loans affected by AI disruption, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Arizona Pension Bets on Improved M&A Amid Cautious PE Optimism
Arizona's pension fund is positioning for private equity opportunities by focusing on an improved M&A environment and value in a bifurcated market, as reported by Buyouts Insider.
Arizona Pension Bets on Improved PE Market Amid Cautious Optimism
Arizona's pension system is positioning for growth in private equity, anticipating better M&A conditions in a bifurcated market, as reported by Buyouts Insider.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP Files SEC Form D
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP filed a Form D with the SEC on March 26, 2026, citing exemptions under the Investment Company Act.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI, LP Files SEC Form D
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI, LP filed a Form D with the SEC on March 26, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP Files Form D with SEC
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP filed a Form D on March 26, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, as reported in SEC EDGAR filings.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI LP Files Under Investment Company Act
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI, LP filed a document on March 26, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, as per SEC EDGAR records.
One Equity Partners Acquires UK Wholesale Distributor Kitwave Group
Private equity firm One Equity Partners has completed the acquisition of Kitwave Group, a UK-based distributor of food, beverages, and consumables, according to Private Equity Wire.
One Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Kitwave Group
Private equity firm One Equity Partners acquires UK-based wholesale distributor Kitwave Group, serving foodservice and retail sectors.
Etna Capital Affiliate Acquires CodeRoad
An affiliate of Etna Capital has acquired CodeRoad, a provider of digital engineering, software development, and AI solutions for North American enterprises.
D - Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC Files for Section 3(c)(1) Exemption
D - Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC submitted a filing on March 26, 2026, to claim an exemption under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act, according to SEC EDGAR.
Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC Files Under Section 3(c)(1)
D - Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC submitted a SEC filing on March 26, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Posts Record Monthly Loss in February
Ares Management's Ares Strategic Income Fund recorded its largest monthly decline since inception in February, amid broader private credit market pressures.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Suffers Record Monthly Decline
Ares Management's private credit fund experienced its largest monthly loss in February amid broader market pressures, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
EOS IM and Capital Dynamics Sell 194MW Italian Solar Portfolio
EOS Investment Management Group and Capital Dynamics have sold a 194MW solar portfolio in Italy to Sonnedix, involving six plants in Lazio.
Bank of America Launches Private Capital M&A Group for PE Exits
Bank of America has established a new Private Capital M&A Group to address demand for flexible exit options in private equity, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Apollo and Blackstone Downplay Private Credit Concerns Amid Redemption Pressures
Executives from Blackstone and Apollo argue that media fears in the $1.8 trillion private credit sector overstate risks, as discussed at a symposium in Melbourne.
Private Credit in 2026: Discipline, Dispersion, and Defaults
A Private Equity Wire report explores push and pull factors in private credit for 2026, including firm strategies amid overcrowding and opportunities.
Private Credit in 2026: Firms Face Push and Pull Factors
A report examines how established expertise drives some private credit firms to consolidate strategies while overcrowding and opportunity lead others to diversify, according to Private Equity Wire.
KKR to Acquire Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital in Over $2 Billion Deal
KKR is set to buy the US bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital in a transaction valued at more than $2 billion, including debt.
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII Files for Investment Company Act Exemptions
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII, LP filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026, for exemptions under Sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7).
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII, LP Files SEC Exemptions
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII, LP filed for exemptions under the Investment Company Act on March 25, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR records.
Investors Snap Up $18bn Debt for EA's $55bn Take-Private Deal
Investors have secured over $18bn in debt for the largest leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, a $55bn deal led by a Saudi-backed consortium.
Investors Snap Up $18bn Debt for Electronic Arts' $55bn Take-Private Deal
Investors have secured over $18bn in debt for the $55bn privatization of Electronic Arts, led by a Saudi-backed consortium.
Investors Snap Up Over $18bn Debt for EA's $55bn Take-Private Deal
Investors have secured more than $18bn in debt for the largest leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, led by a Saudi-backed consortium, according to Private Equity Wire.
University of California Sells $3bn LP Portfolio in Secondaries Market
The University of California is seeking to sell its $3bn LP portfolio in the secondaries market, marking another instance of liquidity pursuit.
