Deals in brief

Five Arrows-backed BioPhorum scoops up PharmaX Solutions

BioPhorum is a London-based biopharma consultant.

OpenAI raises more than $4bn from TPG-led PE investor group to launch OpenAI Deployment Company

In addition to TPG, Advent, Bain Capital, and Brookfield are serving as co-lead founding partners.

Mayfair Equity Partners to sell OVO retail energy business to EON

The transaction will include the OVO operating company, retail customers, and brand name.

Calera Capital taps Michael O'Brien as managing director and business development head

Previously, O’Brien worked at Valspring Capital, where he served as managing director and head of business development.

AnaCap launches Italian professional services platform Titan

Titan has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cattaneo Dall’Olio Rho Tax & Legal Group.

Dominus-backed Seaga Manufacturing snaps up Three Square Market

Headquartered in Freeport, Illinois, Seaga Manufacturing is a provider of automated retail and intelligent inventory control solutions.

Providence Equity-backed 365 Retail Markets acquires retail tech firm Cantaloupe

Based in Troy, Michigan, 365 is a retail tech firm.

QIA commits $500m to General Atlantic's global growth investment strategies

General Atlantic and QIA will collaborate on thematic research and market insights to strengthen sourcing and investment conviction across strategies.

Apollo to acquire live events firms Emerald Holding and Questex

With this deal, Apollo will be taking Emerald private for $1.5 billion.

Paceline to sell railroad equipment leasing and maintenance firm RELAM

The transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2026.