Private Equity
385 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
3M and Bain to Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95B
3M and Bain Capital are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 billion to merge it with 3M's Scott Safety division, forming a new fire and safety platform.
Partners Group Targets At Least $1bn for First India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is set to launch its debut India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, amid rising investor interest in the country.
Partners Group Targets Over $1bn for Debut India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is preparing to launch its first India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, according to a report citing unnamed sources.
Firms Target Healthcare Benefits Management Investments
InTandem, NMS Capital, and WestView Capital pursue opportunities in healthcare benefits management, while B-Flexion Life Sciences completes a specialty pharmaceutical merger, as reported by PE Hub.
InTandem, NMS, WestView Target Healthcare Benefits Management; B-Flexion Life Sciences Completes Merger
Firms like InTandem, NMS Capital, and WestView Capital pursue healthcare benefits management investments, while B-Flexion Life Sciences finalizes a specialty pharmaceutical merger, as reported by PE H
Apollo Appoints Principal for $1bn Singapore Private Credit Fund
Apollo Global Management has hired Wei Ming Wong as principal for a new $1bn private credit fund targeting high-growth companies in Singapore, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
3M and Bain Capital Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 Billion
3M and Bain Capital are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue in a $1.95 billion deal, with 3M contributing its Scott Safety division and retaining a controlling stake.
3M and Bain Capital Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95bn
3M and Bain Capital are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue in a $1.95bn deal, with 3M contributing its Scott Safety division and retaining a controlling stake.
JPMorgan and Goldman Offer Tools for Hedge Funds to Short Private Credit
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are providing hedge funds with baskets to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit market, amid market pressures.
JPMorgan and Goldman Offer Tools to Short $1.8tn Private Credit Market
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are providing hedge funds with baskets to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit sector, amid market pressures.
Gryphon-Backed ACA Acquires HVAC Systems Manufacturer Northern Air
Gryphon-backed ACA has acquired Northern Air, an HVAC systems manufacturer, as reported by PE Hub.
Palladium Equity to Acquire DME Express from WayPoint Capital Partners
Palladium Equity is acquiring hospice medical equipment provider DME Express from WayPoint Capital Partners, according to PE Hub.
Blackstone Secures Over $12bn for Asia Buyout Fund
Blackstone has raised more than $12bn for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity fund, exceeding targets amid challenging market conditions.
Blackstone Secures Over $12bn for Asia-Pacific Buyout Fund
Blackstone Inc has raised more than $12bn for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity fund, surpassing targets amid challenging market conditions.
Goldman Sachs AM Seeks $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is in early discussions to raise at least $10 billion for its latest global direct lending vehicle, West Street Loan Partners VI.
Goldman Sachs AM Targets $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management seeks to raise at least $10 billion for its next global direct lending fund amid investor caution in the private credit sector.
Triple Private Equity Fund I CIV SCSp Files Under Section 3(c)(7)
Triple Private Equity Fund I CIV SCSp submitted a filing related to the Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7) on March 19, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR.
Triple Private Equity Fund I CIV SCSp Files for Section 3(c)(7) Exemption
Triple Private Equity Fund I CIV SCSp filed a notice with the SEC on March 19, 2026, under Item 3C for Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Truelink Closes $2 Billion Sophomore Fund in Three Months
Truelink's second fund reached a $2 billion close driven by co-investments, as detailed in a Buyouts Insider report.
Truelink Closes $2bn Sophomore Fund in Three Months
Truelink raised $2 billion for its second fund in three months, driven by co-investments, as reported by Buyouts Insider.
CalPERS Adds Private Equity to Judges' Pension Pool
CalPERS is introducing private equity allocation to one of its pools for select retirees for the first time, shifting from public equities and fixed income reliance.
CalPERS Adds Private Equity to Judges' Pension Fund
California's largest pension fund introduces private equity allocation to one of seven capital pools for select retirees, shifting from prior reliance on public equities and fixed income.
Blackstone Leads $1.3bn Financing for Paratek-Radius Merger
Blackstone Inc heads a $1.3bn private funding package for the merger of Paratek Pharmaceuticals and Radius Health, involving key lenders like Sixth Street Partners.
JPMorgan Chase Leads $2bn Loan Sale for Janus Henderson Acquisition
JPMorgan Chase is heading a $2bn leveraged loan package to support the $7.4bn buyout of Janus Henderson by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst.
Sumitomo Life Plans $1.9bn Investment in Private Credit
Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. aims to allocate approximately $1.9bn to private credit in the fiscal year starting April, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Nevada PERS to Exit Clearlake Exposure Over Conflicts
A $74.9 billion US pension fund plans to exit its Clearlake investments due to conflicts from Clearlake's acquisition of Pathway Capital Management.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity Amid Strategy Shifts
The California pension fund with $613bn assets demonstrates near-term PE outperformance due to emphasis on venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity
California's largest pension fund with $613 billion assets reports improved near-term performance in private equity due to shifts toward venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
Star Capital Aims for €300m Raise in Vincorion IPO on Frankfurt Exchange
Star Capital plans to raise €300m through the IPO of Vincorion SE, a defence equipment manufacturer, with trading set to begin on March 20.
OpenAI Explores $10bn Private Equity Joint Venture
OpenAI is in advanced talks with private equity firms for a joint venture to accelerate AI software adoption among enterprises, potentially valued at $10bn.
OpenAI in Talks for $10bn Joint Venture with Private Equity Firms
OpenAI is exploring a $10bn joint venture with private equity firms to accelerate AI adoption in enterprises, according to a report.
L Catterton Plans $313m Investment in Japanese Consumer Sector
US private investment firm L Catterton aims to deploy $313m across five Japanese consumer businesses over three years, targeting specific sectors and business types.
Apollo in Talks for Minority Stake in CVC's Syntegon at €4bn Valuation
Apollo Global Management is negotiating a significant minority stake in Syntegon, owned by CVC Capital Partners, at a potential €4bn valuation.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 8% Default Rise in Private Credit
Morgan Stanley expects default rates in direct lending to reach around 8%, partly due to AI-related pressures on software companies.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 8% Rise in Private Credit Defaults
Morgan Stanley expects private credit default rates to reach around 8%, driven by pressures on software companies from AI disruption and high leverage.
ICG Appoints Luke Schlafly as Global Head of Insurance Client Solutions
Global asset manager ICG has named Luke Schlafly to lead its insurance efforts within the Client Solutions Group, according to Private Equity Wire.
Goldman Sachs AM Plans $13bn Raise for GS Mezzanine Partners IX
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is seeking to raise about $13bn for its ninth mezzanine debt fund targeting private equity-backed companies in North America and Europe, according to a report.
Nordic Capital Acquires Majority Stake in TradingHub
Nordic Capital is buying a majority stake in trade surveillance firm TradingHub, with existing investor Summit Partners retaining a minority stake, according to PE Hub.
Nordic Capital to Buy Majority Stake in TradingHub
Nordic Capital is acquiring a majority stake in the trade surveillance company TradingHub, with existing investor Summit Partners retaining a minority stake.
PE-Backed Technimark Acquires Rage Custom Plastics
Technimark, a maker of injection-molded components, has acquired Rage Custom Plastics, as detailed in a PE Hub report.
HVAC Service Providers and Component Makers See Increased PE Activity
PE Hub highlights more HVAC companies on the market with deal valuations ranging from 10x to 19x EBITDA for private equity transactions.
EQT Prepares Bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in $2bn IPL Sale
EQT is set to submit a binding offer for the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, potentially valuing it at $2bn-$2.1bn, amid a competitive sale process led by United Spirits.
Vintage Stone Capital Appoints Kevin K Albert as Senior Partner and Head of Capital Markets
Private equity firm Vintage Stone Capital has named Kevin K Albert to lead capital strategy and support expansion in the lower mid-market, according to Private Equity Wire.
Blackford Capital Launches HVAC Platform with Habco and Moro
Blackford Capital has consolidated its acquisitions of Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation into a new platform for HVAC and construction services.
Bain Capital Acquires Perpetual's Wealth Management for $350m
Perpetual Limited agrees to sell its wealth management business to Bain Capital for $350m upfront as part of its operational streamlining strategy.
Oaktree-Backed Aecon Utilities Acquires Duna Services and Stake in KNX
Aecon Utilities, with backing from Oaktree, has purchased Duna Services and a stake in KNX Utility Services for $60 million, as reported by PE Hub.
Davidson Kempner Warns of Deeper Stress in Private Capital Industry
Davidson Kempner highlights financial stress in private markets, including $768bn in stressed debt and a $4tn backlog of unsold portfolio companies, according to a Private Equity Wire report.
EQT Exits Galderma Investment with $5.5bn Block Trade
EQT has completed its full exit from Galderma through a $5.5bn share sale, marking the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record.
EQT Completes Final Exit from Galderma with $5bn Block Trade
EQT fully exited Galderma through a $5.5bn share sale, the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record, as detailed in recent reports.
Triton Partners Closes Sixth Flagship Fund at €5.5 Billion Target
Triton Partners has closed its sixth mid-market fund at €5.5 billion, marking the firm's largest raise to date with commitments from global investors.
