Dealmaking

TPG, Waud, Zenyth among those betting on home-based care; more exits ahead for industrials

Private equity was bullish about home care in 2024.

Home-based care deals driven by chronic conditions, aging population, patient-directed care

Frazier Healthcare Partners, Waud Capital Partners and RiverGlade Capital are among the PE firms backing home-based care.

Skincare shows strength despite inflation; HarbourVest takes stake in KKR- and Hg-backed compliance biz

The skincare industry has proved resilient in 2024, despite upward pressure from inflation.

M&A sees green shoots in 2024: Story of the Year

Private equity deal value was up 36% in the first three quarters, with a further flurry of activity following the US election.

Skincare deals on the rise despite customers tightening purse strings

Private equity interest in the skincare industry has rocketed in 2024, with Instagram and the industry's fast-moving nature both playing a part.

Blackstone, KKR led data center charge in 2024; GTCR eyes more insurance brokerage opportunities

Private equity bets on data centers.

Data center deals driven by demand for AI, with Blackstone among the bullish

Blackstone is 'positioning itself to be the largest financial investor in AI infrastructure in the world,' said Stephen Schwarzman.

Insurance brokerage subsector highly attractive with more consolidation ahead: GTCR’s Aaron Cohen

M&A was the largest driver of growth for AssuredPartners, which acquired 500 businesses over the past 13 years, before the $13.45bn sale to Gallagher.

'Very, very strong year for both IPOs and M&A' seen by NPM's Callahan

The CEO of secondary trading platform Nasdaq Private Market says he is already seeing the ‘liquidity logjam starting to break.’

LP pressure refining exit strategies; EY expects rise in PE-backed IPOs; Stone Point invests in Ardonagh 

European private equity exits gained renewed momentum in 2024, with the IPO market picking up.