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'Governments are increasingly focused on cyber, AI-enabled capabilities, software, autonomy and other next-generation defense technologies,' Fujiyama told PE Hub.

'The key characteristics of these businesses are strong; that clients are sticky, retention levels are incredibly high, pricing on the business is stable, equity markets have continued to go up even with all the uncertainties,' according to Anderson.

Charterhouse Capital, Iron Path and Revelar Capital are among the PE firms investing in platforms and add-ons for pain management.

Onex, Frontenac and the Sterling Group are expected to test the market for their portfolio compainies, while OEP has put one sale process on hold, sources say.

During Carlyle’s five-year hold of iC Consult, revenue grew 20 percent annually.

As private equity firms hang on to assets longer, value creation has taken on more importance, and many firms have hired more operating partners.

The Swedish firm’s recent acquisition of Tina Turner’s catalog and NIL rights aims to introduce the late superstar to new generations through IP development, live experiences and streaming.

Blackstone, Audax, Bridgepoint and Baird are among the PE firms targeting add-ons for pharmaceutical and life science consultancy platforms.

Ardian, Blackstone, Bridgepoint and EQT and are among the firms tapping into the TICC industry.

'Inner Circle comes in with real expertise in valuations around sports franchises,' said William Blair's Matthew Zimmer.