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The transaction involves a continuation fund-like structure, Secondaries Investor understands, and includes an option for backers of the UK investment trust to roll into a new fund, filings show.

'The lower mid-market is inefficient and messy, which is exactly what makes it compelling to us. It’s friends of friends, brokers in rural towns or niche online platforms. You have to dig,' Hafermann told PE Hub.

'If you unpack what's happened in PE, you've seen very episodic transactions, sometimes sponsor-to-sponsor, sometimes take-privates. But they're all largely focused on premier assets.'

Bain and PSG entered exclusive talks for the merger of Namirial and Signaturit in early July.

Polaris, RF Investment Partners and Partners Group are investing in animal pharma in several areas.

'What comes next requires more price discipline, a focus on operational value creation and a back-to-basics mindset for the private equity industry,' Sambur tells affiliate title PE Hub.

Legendary 'is definitely in the ears of the beholder. We look for artists that have a true fan base,' Bain Capital's Angelo Rufino told PE Hub.

CVC is the latest manager to seek out a large continuation fund for a Europe-headquartered asset, Secondaries Investor has learned.

KKR, CVC Capital, MidEuropa and Ontario Teachers are among those pursuing investments in hospitals.

FTV, Oakley and Thoma Bravo are among the PE firms making deals in the legal tech sector.