Dealmaking

‘Significant’ momentum in European digital infra, says Sandbrook; Main Capital, Volpi Capital in software deals

In May, Sandbrook announced a €200 million investment in Krios, a European platform focused on developing grid-secured land to enable large-scale data center projects.

Garnett Station collects bids for Goodturn Tire, sources say; Keystone exits HVAC company to Harvest

An exclusive on a Garnett Station-backed automotive service provider that took first-round bids in a sale process; looking at two deals announced this week: Integra Testing, a commercial HVAC service provider sold by Keystone Capital to Harvest Partners, and Irca, a food ingredients company sold by Advent International to CVC.

Exclusive: Garnett Station collects first-round bids for auto services provider Goodturn, sources say

Goodturn is an appealing target to a services-oriented mid-market PE firm buyer, with potential buyers willing to offer 13x-15x EBITDA for the company, confidential sources told PE Hub.

Cinven’s Vitamin Well to merge with Waterland’s EMPWR; Apheon in talks to acquire orthopedic bone cement business; KKR to exit ship lessor Ocean Yield

Few sectors have drawn more attention this year than shipping, after the conflict between the US and Iran led to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz.

IVEST and Cloverlay to sell Care Bears to Authentic after quadrupling business in three years; Abry and Lightbay lead recent MSP deals

The agreement to sell Care Bears by IVEST and Cloverlay is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.

New avenues open for private equity in medical devices; FPE backs BMA, a decision platform for utility companies

'There are several long-term trends that continue to support growth for independent service organizations focused on large, hospital-based equipment,' Houlihan Lokey's Allan Burton told PE Hub.

AI dominated dealmaking in H1; Wynnchurch exits aerospace components biz PFG to HIG

Highlighting two of PE Hub’s most-read stories that illustrate a ubiquitous theme near and dear to investors’ hearts for a while: AI; exploring a deal involving Wynnchurch Capital and HIG Capital that is emblematic of the trend of PE firms’ interest in aerospace and defense suppliers.

Triton in talks to carve out Bureau Veritas' fuel testing and inspection business for €470m; CVC back in packaging sector with Clevertech move

The testing, inspection, certification and compliance sector has drawn a lot of private equity interest, thanks to its regulatory underpinned, highly predictable revenues – particularly in the face of an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

'Incredible demand' for Menlo fund targeting Anthropic

Menlo has doubled the size of its co-investment vehicle designed to give LPs exposure to Anthropic and other AI companies, a source tells VCJ.

Fengate's Jennifer Pereira: Operational improvement drives value creation in lower mid-market; PE Hub reveals trends in financial services and healthcare M&A

During times of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating interest rates, the lower mid-market offers appealing opportunities for investors, Fengate's Jennifer Pereira told PE Hub.