Commentary

Baird's Daina Spedding on tech opportunity backlog; Main Capital in first Swiss platform deal; Ambienta opens in Stockholm

Consello seeks add-ons for CleanBoss, backed by Pitbull, Joy Mangano; Denny’s and other franchise restaurants appeal to PE

Also, the first private equity deal in the college sports subsector from Otro Capital which is investing in Utah Brands & Entertainment.

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.

ICYMI: Private Markets 2030; Dealmaking podcast featuring Francisco Partners and Platinum Equity; A&D marks record year for PE deals

In a six-part series written by the editors of PEI Group, Private Markets 2030 analyzed the most important developments alternative assets classes are facing for the foreseeable future.

European software deal momentum to carry into 2026, says Houlihan Lokey; IK Partners agrees to buy Activa-backed French IFA

IK Partners signed an agreement to acquire Rhétorès Group, a French independent financial advisor focused on high-net-worth individuals.