Dealmaking

Inflexion powers through US expansion; Peak Rock Capital looks to sell Ziyad Brothers owner GMF

Inflexion Private Equity Partners-backed Ocorian, based in Channel Islands, set to acquire Chicago-headquartered Fund Solutions division of Element 78 Partners; the latest on Peak Rock Capital, which is expected to launch a sale process for Global Market Foods; a look at two deals that focus on home finishes and repairs.

Exclusive: Inflexion-backed Ocorian to acquire Fund Solutions division of E78

'The US market is large, growing and highly fragmented,' an Inflexion spokesperson said.

Inflexion, OpenGate and Montagu on the draw and challenge of carve-outs; Accel-KKR, Carlyle and Great Hill visit Europe for deals

Great Hill Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Peter Park System.

Private equity spots more carve-out action but barrier to entry still high

Carve-outs offer strong returns but their complexity makes it a tough market to crack, according to sector specialists.

Peak Rock Capital to shop Ziyad Brothers food platform GMF, sources say

The foods company is expected to command a double-digit premium for about $60m of EBITDA generated over the last year.

TPG continues PE’s attraction for software take-privates; Swander Pace goes private label with Maple Donuts deal

Thoma Bravo, Vista and Turn/River have also made take-private software deals in 2025.

VC leader for CF PE is cautiously optimistic about exits bouncing back

Firm with $7.3bn raised in VC program since first fund in 1990 anticipating return of IPOs and M&As later this year or next, with uptick of CVs in the meantime.

Dealmaking slows as GPs digest tariffs, says Bain & Co; Infinitas Capital readies three portcos for listing

KKR makes conditional increase to its bid for a Frankfurt-listed IT services provider.

LPs back ESG and DEI despite backlash, survey finds

Investors’ expectations around these hot-button issues have only risen over the past year.

Enterprise Investors to take majority stake in Formeds

Formeds is a Polish premium brand of clean-label vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements.