Dealmaking

Water infra in vogue as Ambienta's NDA makes add-on; Hg seeks AI adoption at portcos via new initiative

Water infrastructure is an area that’s drawing increased interest from private equity firms keen to tap into a market with several attractive features.

PEI tees off NEXUS 2026 conference, releases new Commitment Issues podcast; CohnReznick’s Jeremy Swan weighs in on SCOTUS tariff decision

'The industry's recovery appears to be gaining traction as more GPs shake off economic uncertainty and valuation qualms to put more money to work and speed up distributions to investors,' according to a new Bain & Co report.

Interest in AI has helped drive a massive increase in global M&A – will it rub off on IPOs?

Speculation about mega-sized AI IPOs has growing numbers of VC-backed companies also queueing up to go public, while increasing demand for scale and strategic growth is expected to be a key factor in M&A activity.

Europe drawing capital as dealmakers weigh US tariff uncertainty, says Lincoln International; Permira found increased strategic interest for Evelyn, says Chris Pell

Permira and Warburg Pincus agreed to sell London-based Evelyn Partners to NatWest in February at an enterprise value of £2.7 billion ($3.7 billion; €3.1 billion).

Permira’s long Evelyn hold showcases UK wealth management's M&A evolution

NatWest agreed to buy Evelyn Partners from Permira and Warburg Pincus in February at an enterprise value of £2.7bn.

Private equity has entered a hyper-competitive era – Bain report

GPs have to generate more cashflow and up their value creation game to make deals work, according to Bain & Co's Global Private Equity Report 2026.

MidEuropa, SK Capital lead PE’s bet on medical component manufacturing; Blackstone leans on residential services with Champions Group

Looking at deals in medical component manufacturing, where several PE firms have been active, including MidEuropa and SK Capital Partners; a look at the residential services segment, where we have seen a consistent stream of deals; previewing PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026.

PE bullish on medical component manufacturing: 5 deals

Avista, MidEuropa, SK Capital and Sheridan Capital are among the PE firms investing in medical component manufacturing.

Structural challenges loom over European defense deals, says Houlihan; Stone Point backs UK wealth management advice biz

Space tech is now a top target for investors seeking dual-use growth, according to Houlihan's Géraud Estrangin.

'Market conditions' pause IPOs from Blackstone and others; Water tech deal volume and valuations are at peak levels, says Houlihan Lokey

High hopes for the IPO market have been dashed - at least for the moment – spooked by investor concerns about AI disruption and the stock market sell-off in sectors including software and logistics.