Private Equity
385 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
JF Lehman Targets $2.75 Billion for Aerospace and Defense Fund VII
Aerospace and defense firm JF Lehman seeks $2.75 billion for its seventh fund, following its predecessor's $2.23 billion close.
JF Lehman Targets $2.75bn for Aerospace and Defense Fund VII
Aerospace and defense firm JF Lehman seeks $2.75bn for its seventh fund, following its predecessor's $2.23bn close above a $1.6bn target.
Monomoy Capital Partners to Acquire Jiffy Lube for $1.3 Billion
Monomoy Capital Partners has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube from Shell's subsidiary through its Fund V for approximately $1.3 billion, with closure expected in the second half of
Amundi Appointed to Manage €350m Private Markets Mandate
Amundi has been selected to oversee a €350m mandate in private equity and private debt for Caisse Centrale de Réassurance, according to Private Equity Wire.
Asia Private Credit Sees Increased Investor Interest Amid US Turmoil
Investors are turning to Asia-focused private credit amid US fund pressures, with withdrawals from major US managers highlighting the shift.
EQT Acquires 42% Stake in Kelda Holdings, Parent of Yorkshire Water
EQT has agreed to buy a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings amid scrutiny of the UK water sector, with GIC and TCorp also increasing stakes.
Wynnchurch Executes Buy-and-Build Strategy with ORS Nasco Double Acquisition
Wynnchurch Capital's portfolio company ORS Nasco acquires two industrial wholesalers in classic consolidation play.
Synergy Sports Capital Launches Targeting Lower Middle Market PE Deals
New private equity firm Synergy Sports Capital debuts with focus on lower middle market opportunities in sports industry.
Serent Capital Backs Healthcare Tech Platform Saisystems in Growth Deal
Serent Capital invests in Saisystems to accelerate the healthcare technology firm's product roadmap and expansion plans.
Roark Capital Eyes $2B IPO for Inspire Brands Portfolio Company
The private equity firm considers public offering for restaurant conglomerate owning Dunkin', Arby's, and Jimmy John's.
PE Firms Target API Sector with String of Recent Transactions
Astorg, EQT, New Mountain Capital and TA Associates drive consolidation in active pharmaceutical ingredients market.
Mutares Divests European Logistics Provider inTime to Tawin Holdings
German-listed investment firm Mutares exits time-critical logistics platform inTime in strategic sale to Asia-based Tawin Holdings Group.
Littlejohn Backs Power Infrastructure Consultant GDS Associates
Private equity firm Littlejohn & Co invests in GDS Associates, a power infrastructure consulting firm led by president David Brian.
KKR Pursues UOB Asset Management Deal Amid GP-Stakes Investment Surge
KKR joins bidding for United Overseas Bank's asset management arm as alternative asset managers expand their capital-raising capabilities.
KKR Commits $235M to Korean Renewables Amid Geopolitical Market Volatility
Global PE giant KKR invests heavily in SK Eternix as climate strategies face stress testing from Middle East tensions and market uncertainty.
Healthcare Manufacturing Draws $10B+ from Mega-Funds Amid Supply Chain Shift
Large PE funds pivot to pharmaceutical ingredients and medical components as sector consolidation accelerates post-pandemic.
Blue Owl Short Interest Hits Records as Private Credit Market Faces Scrutiny
Short sellers target Blue Owl Capital amid growing investor concerns about private credit market vulnerabilities and valuation practices.
BlackPeak Exits euShipments.com Through Strategic Sale to Austrian Post
Private equity firm BlackPeak divests e-commerce logistics provider to Austrian postal service in strategic exit transaction.
Astorg Portfolio Company Executes Triple Acquisition Strategy
Solabia's simultaneous acquisition of three specialty chemical businesses signals PE-backed consolidation in niche industrial markets.
Arcline's Senior Aerospace Bid Signals PE Capital Deployment Pressure
US private equity firm Arcline Investment Management submits preliminary cash offer for UK aerospace manufacturer Senior amid competitive auction.
Stafford Capital's CEO Sees Natural Assets as Portfolio Diversifiers Amid Volatility
Angus Whiteley discusses how timberland and natural assets can provide portfolio diversification for institutional investors seeking inflation hedges.
Private Equity Distribution Pressures Create Market Division in 2026
New dynamics around DPI performance are splitting the private equity market as GPs face mounting pressure from LPs seeking distributions.
PE Fundraising Splits Between Cash Returners and Distribution Laggards
Private equity fundraising increasingly divided between GPs with strong DPI track records and those still holding unrealized gains.
Moonfare Expands European Distribution with New France & Benelux Leader
Digital private markets platform Moonfare names Alice Avenel to drive growth among family offices and distribution partners in key European markets.
HGGC Fund V Oversubscribes on Strong Distribution Track Record
Middle market buyout firm HGGC closes oversubscribed Fund V, highlighting how consistent distributions drive LP demand in liquidity-constrained market.
Greenbriar Equity Surpasses $4.25B Target, Closes Fund VII at $5.4B
Mid-market buyout firm exceeds fundraising target by 27% amid challenging capital markets for emerging managers.
Carlyle Plans $50B PE Fundraise in Three-Year 'Supercycle' Through 2028
The mega-manager's ambitious fundraising targets signal broader capital market trends that could impact LP allocation decisions for emerging funds.
Blackstone and Ares Deploy $5B in Private Credit for Thoma Bravo Deal
Two credit giants finance Thoma Bravo's WWEX-Auctane merger, highlighting private credit's growing role in large buyouts.
Banner Ridge Closes Third Fund Using 3(c)(7) Structure for Qualified Purchasers
Banner Ridge Partners filed SEC documentation for their third fund using the 3(c)(7) exemption, targeting sophisticated institutional investors.
Advent's $1.52bn Senior Aerospace Bid Rejection Signals Challenging Market
Advent International's failed takeover approach for UK aerospace supplier Senior highlights valuation gaps plaguing mid-market deals.
February's $189B Funding Record Driven by Three AI Giants
Global venture investment hit a record $189B in February, though 83% concentrated in just three companies, signaling AI mega-round concentration.
DPI Overtakes IRR as Primary LP Selection Metric for Fund I and II Raises
Distribution-to-paid-in ratios now drive limited partner allocation decisions as cash returns become scarce in 2024-2026 fundraising cycles.
William Blair Warns LPs Prioritizing Liquidity Over Distribution Promises
Private equity secondaries specialist Jake Stuiver says institutional investors are moving to secondaries markets rather than waiting for GP distributions.
Interval Funds Target Retail Investors Seeking Private Market Access
ABS, ARK and Liberty Street promote interval fund structures to democratize venture investing with quarterly liquidity options.
Apollo Targets New LPs for Fund XI After Missing $25B Target on Previous Flagship
Apollo Global Management launches fundraising for its 11th flagship buyout fund, emphasizing distribution metrics following shortfall on Fund X.
