Rafael Canton

Exclusive: Topspin targets founder-led consumer businesses after closing third fund

Topspin wants about half of its deals to be in consumer value chain and the other half in consumer products and services.

GenNx360 and AEA Investors lead recent IT services deals; Blackstone files IPO for data center vehicle

A look at the IT services sector, with several deals in 2026 including from firms like GenNx 360, Sterling Partners and AEA Investors; Blackstone files for an IPO of a new data center acquisition vehicle; how private equity firms are using AI in the dealmaking and deal sourcing process featuring insights from SS&C’s AI in M&A report; a brief look at Rory McIlroy’s step into private equity.

Littlejohn Capital completes sale of Maysteel Industries; Mountaingate and Coral Tree among firms investing in digital marketing sector

We'll also examine current trends in the fitness sector with Houlihan Lokey's latest fitness sector update.

CVC’s Cathrin Petty and Manna Tree’s Ellie Rubenstein named PE Hub’s and Buyouts’ Women in PE; Blackstone to launch sale of PMG, sources say

Also featured is Uplift Investors' acquisition of provider of specialized services to law firms IMS Legal Strategies.

EagleTree Capital picks up The Opus Group from Growth Catalyst Partners

EagleTree is looking to grow Opus by accelerating growth via multiple organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.

American Pacific Group makes strategic investment in Dossier

Dossier has a portfolio of more than 150 fragrances available across digital and brick and mortar retail channels.

CalPERS’ Marcie Frost, Bain Capital’s Jennifer Davis, Thoma Bravo’s Jennifer James and others named to PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women in PE

We're also taking a deeper look into LGP's minority stake exit of Jetro Restaurant Depot, which sold for $29.1bn to Sysco.

Julia Wittlin, RedBird Capital Partners: Women in Private Equity 2026

Julia Wittlin spent 15 years at BlackRock before joining RedBird, whose OneTeam launched with partners from NFL and MLB player associations. Now she's a lead on RedBird's college sports efforts, including its engagement with the Big 12 Conference.

Jennifer Davis, Bain Capital: Women in Private Equity 2026

A partner with Bain Capital, Jennifer Davis says her work has 'enabled me to turn consumer and retail industry insight into more tangible investing and operating outcomes.' One big outcome came in February when Bain took retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture public after a 12-year hold.

Exclusive: Investcorp-backed Resultant beefs up PE advisory services with Liberty acquisition

Resultant is looking to execute on about one to two add-on deals a year.