Dealmaking

Mid-market picking up ‘dramatically’ in Europe

Some large-cap private equity firms are showing interest in mid-cap deals, sources told PE Hub.

Altus benefitting from trade environment, says partner Thomas Groh; Hg buys A-Lign from Warburg Pincus

Our H2 Q&A series with private equity thought leaders continues with Thomas Groh, a partner at Altus Capital Partners; Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe makes a majority investment in AIA Contract Documents; more detail about WCAS’ co-investors, including what general partner Christopher Hooper said about the deal; Hg to acquire a majority stake in A-Lign, a provider of technology-enabled cybersecurity compliance services, from Warburg Pincus.

Altus’s Thomas Groh: ‘We remain confident in the long-term attractiveness of the US manufacturing sector’

Some businesses have benefited from the current trade environment, as their customers are increasingly seeking US-based suppliers to avoid tariff exposure and geopolitical risk.

Federated Hermes seeks to increase US exposure as other LPs turn cautious

The Pittsburgh-based investor wants to have at least half of its private equity portfolio in the US, up from about 40% today.

Private equity backs Europe’s data center push; Keensight’s Inherent Group in fourth add-on of the year

Systonic is a provider of secure, managed cloud hosting services based near Bordeaux.

PE seizes Europe’s digital infra frontier as sovereignty and AI fuel buzz

‘It's not just for efficiency, but continuity, sovereignty and security of supply. That's a recent shift toward future-proofing digital infrastructure investments,’ says EQT’s Carl Sjölund.

MiddleGround expected to exit Arrow Tru-Line; BlackRock to buy ElmTree, noting structural shifts in real estate; Advent and other PE firms back sauces

MiddleGround Capital is set to sell Arrow Tru-Line, a maker of overhead garage door components, to Blackstone-backed Chamberlain; BlackRock buying PE firm ElmTree Funds as “structural shifts” create new opportunities in real estate investing; a close look at why PE firms like Advent, Platinum and Graham are betting on flavor-filled sauces and condiments.

Why PE firms like Advent, Platinum, Graham are betting on flavor-filled sauces, condiments

'Condiments, sauces, and seasonings are a big, growth-filled sector in the grocery store overall,' Advent managing partner Tricia Glynn told PE Hub.

Exclusive: MiddleGround to sell garage door business Arrow Tru-Line to Blackstone portco

The sector has previously racked up huge profits for private equity investors, including KKR’s exit from CHI Overhead Doors.

European GP stakes market sees substantial growth, says Goodwin; Tikehau raises first CV for Egis

Verdane has entered into an agreement to make a significant majority investment in Natlink.