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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.

AI playbook a major value creation lever, says HarbourVest; Deal structures face innovation pressure

The State Pension Fund of Finland chief executive Timo Löyttyniemi conveys his sentiment on the defense segment to GPs.

More big software deals ahead, says Goldman Sachs’ Joe Porter; GPs concerned about supply chain disruption, finds Dechert survey

Porter also discusses how there will be some very large software assets reaching the IPO market in 2026.

Clipway leverages AI tool TESS to identify valuation discrepancies; CVC to acquire security-screening business and agrees to exit D&G

CVC has agreed to acquire Smiths Detection from Smiths Group.