Dealmaking

Avance-backed Alchemy Technology Group buys Austin cybersecurity provider Freeit Data Solutions

The Austin-based company provides data management, infrastructure and cybersecurity services, with a focus on state, local and education customers.

Orangewood forms THRM platform, acquires RSG in 'fragmented' foodservice industry; Hg’s Chris Kindt on AI-proofing software pricing

Orangewood Partners has formed THRM platform and made initial investment of RSG; Blue Point Capital Partners-backed Weaver Brands has acquired Shapley's and plans to expand through M&A and organic growth; Chris Kindt, partner and head of value creation at Hg, said the London-based private equity firm sent its software portfolio companies on a mission in 2026 to AI-proof their pricing.

Orangewood forms THRM foodservice platform, acquires RSG in first investment

RSG is a manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, freezers and refrigeration systems serving the foodservice, retail and scientific end-markets.

Blue Point’s Weaver Brands finds strong fit, attractive market with Shapley’s

A long-standing relationship and complementary fit proved to be the winning formula for Blue Point to acquire the horse grooming products maker.

Hg's Chris Kindt says the firm's software companies needed to AI-proof their pricing

The London-based firm has invested in software businesses like EnterSoftone and OneStream in 2026.

Ardian bets on the ‘power of live’ in latest buyout fund

In the wake of AI, the European firm’s buyout team is targeting the services and technology behind sport, concerts and other in-person experiences, according to head of UK buyout Ed Little.

Eurazeo’s CEO Christophe Bavière shares mid-market strategy; Leon Capital to invest in data center infra company VKE; Truelink to carve out Johnson Controls’ intrusion products business

Leon Capital makes growth investment in VKE Group, a European data center infrastructure business; Eurazeo’s new sole-CEO Christophe Bavière spoke with PEI Private Equity about how the firm’s focus on the European mid-market is paying off; Truelink Capital agrees to acquire the global intrusion products business of Johnson Controls.

Leon Capital backs data center infra biz VKE in ‘highly dynamic’ sector

VKE provides large-scale groundwork foundations, substructures and reinforced concrete frame packages for data center developments across Europe.

Metal on how PE managers can lay the data foundations

Firms have plenty to weigh before they buy or build AI infrastructure, say Metal’s Taylor Lowe and Court Square’s Jessica Pizzo.