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'Integrated, tech-forward platforms are going to define the next chapter of healthcare commercialization, and this merger puts Valeris right at the forefront of that shift.'

Founded in 2023 by former Sun Capital dealmakers, Watchtower is combining two fencing service providers to form the platform, which is seeking add-ons.

‘The market is starting to unwind, with more opportunities coming to market,’ Pan says.

Secondaries buyers have been eyeing both RMB- or USD-denominated opportunities in China as managers contend with a dearth of exits, investment principal Karen Tse tells affiliate title Secondaries Investor.

PE firms appear more anxious and hesitant. They're cautious about buying something at a premium multiple in this uncertain environment, investment bankers said.

'MSPs get to benefit from every important IT trend that comes along, whether that's cybersecurity or data and AI,' said FFL's Jonathon Bunt.

There is also increasing competition from US investors in Europe’s vertical software players, says Partech’s André François-Poncet.

'It develops a skill set. There is a personal development aspect of this, in addition to it being for a good cause,' Blackstone's Jonathan Gray told PE Hub in an exclusive interview.

Sector depth and local relationships lead to a strong opportunity set, according to Basquin.

BC Partners, GTCR, JLL Partners and Waud Capital Partners are among the PE firms investing in the medical consumables sector.