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Strong exits, ‘simple’ firm strategy fuel BVIP’s latest fundraise success

Investors may be taking comfort in firms with simple strategies as market complexity increases, BV Investment Partners’ CEO told Buyouts.

AE Industrial’s Kirk Konert details new aerospace acquisition from L3Harris Technologies, plus MSCP sells Alliance to Blackstone

Looking at opportunities that AE Industrial Partners is identifying in the aerospace industry; Align Capital Partners has acquired Armko Industries, a provider of roofing and waterproofing consulting services; Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has announced the sale of Alliance Technical Group to Blackstone.

‘GP-leds could outpace LP-leds’ in the future, says Monument’s Christine Patrinos

The placement agent’s co-lead for secondaries tells Buyouts that she also expects more mid-market GPs to raise funds targeting investment in continuation vehicles.

Blackstone’s Martin Brand: Narrowed bid-ask spread aiding momentum for 2026; Aviation sector in focus as Blackstone agrees to Arka exit

Martin Brand, a senior managing director at Blackstone and head of Blackstone Capital Partners, sees several reasons to be optimistic about the dealmaking environment for 2026 in the latest instalment of PE Hub’s Q&As with private equity thought leaders; Blackstone agrees to sell Arka Group to Caci International; $350 million sale of GenNx360 Capital Partners-backed Aero 3 to VSE Corporation has closed.

Deal dam is breaking, says Blackstone's Martin Brand in Outlook 2026 Q&A

'Momentum is driven by the declining cost of capital and strong operating fundamentals,' the Blackstone executive told PE Hub.

Highland Rim Capital hits $208m in debut fund

Firm targets portfolio companies primarily in the South and Midwest, where leaders of smaller businesses tend to focus more on long-term partnership and 'thoughtful stewardship,' managing partner tells Buyouts.

Emerging manager IGP 'unseats' existing LP relationships in inaugural fundraise

The participation of StepStone after the first close helped propel the fundraise to a successful end, IGP founder tells Buyouts.

GI Partners, TA Associates to launch process for RCM business; Warburg Pincus’ Jim Neary optimistic about 2026 dealmaking

GI Partners and TA Associates are expected to launch a sale process in early 2026 for an electronic records and healthcare revenue cycle management software company; Warburg Pincus’ Jim Neary, a managing director and co-head of private equity in the US, is the latest subject of our ongoing series of interviews with PE thought leaders; Consortium Brand Partners agrees to acquire California Pizza Kitchen.

Warburg Pincus's Jim Neary: 'Clock is ticking for many GPs'

'To me, if you assume moderating interest rates, an accommodating regulatory backdrop and decent GDP growth – which I think are reasonable assumptions – there will be plenty of assets coming to market,' Neary said.

Blackstone to sell Sabre Industries: sources; How PE firms look to close the human capital gap in dealmaking

Blackstone expected to launch a sale process for Sabre Industries, a manufacturer of steel utility poles and support structures; a look at how having the right talent in place is crucial to the entire dealmaking process; Antero Resources agrees to acquire Quantum Capital-backed HG Energy for $2.8 billion; investor group composed of MW Group, Blackstone Real Estate and DivcoWest agrees to acquire Alexander & Baldwin Inc.