Rafael Canton

‘We're not selling assets in order to hit the payroll,’ CalPERS’ Marcie Frost said at NEXUS 2026; Josh Harris pursues adjacent investing at 26North

'What we're trying to do is be involved in businesses that are around that ecosystem, growing with that ecosystem, but not necessarily priced where that ecosystem would be priced,' said Josh Harris at NEXUS 2026.

Otro Capital looks to pursue broader sports ecosystem after closing $1.2bn fund

The New York-based firm has invested in FlexWork Sports, Formula 1 team Alpine Racing and Two Circles out of its first fund.

How GPs and LPs view AI disruption: Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht and New York’s Anastasia Titarchuk

Spaht and Titarchuk spoke with PE Hub's Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn at PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 summit.

MidEuropa, SK Capital lead PE’s bet on medical component manufacturing; Blackstone leans on residential services with Champions Group

Looking at deals in medical component manufacturing, where several PE firms have been active, including MidEuropa and SK Capital Partners; a look at the residential services segment, where we have seen a consistent stream of deals; previewing PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026.

NEXUS 2026: Featured speakers include Clearlake’s José E. Feliciano, CPIM’s David Checketts; Better-for-you foods fuel more deals

We'll also dive into recent deals in the legal tech sector from firms like Francisco Partner and Renovus Capital.

Sun Capital closes single asset CV for Fletchers; Brookfield looks to expand with secondaries push

Also included is a look at how AI disruption in software could affect dealmaking in the sector.

GTCR and Charlesbank leverage data center demand with Park Place exit

EBITDA for Park Place has grown 10x during GTCR's hold, according to a source close to the deal.

Tech M&A set up for a more constructive 2026, says THL’s Jim Carlisle; GP-level sales hit record high

Also included is a look at GP optimism for acquisitions and exits according to EY’s PE Pulse Survey Q4 2025.

'AI conversation has shifted from experimentation to execution,' says THL's Jim Carlisle

AI is also playing a role in value creation for THL's portfolio companies such as Bynder and AMI.

LMP bets on M&A rebound in CV for SRS Acquiom; Harris Williams says 2026 offers a wealth of potential for tech buyers and sellers

We also dive into Baird's annual M&A outlook and GTCR's partnership with Gary Swidler to form Ascent Sports Group.