North America

Gallant appoints Josh Carter as managing director, will lead tech sector

Prior to joining Gallant, Carter was a partner at Harvest Partners, where he led software investments.

JLL Partners scoops up gas turbine parts provider PowerParts

PPG supplies aftermarket components to utilities, MRO service providers, and turbine OEMs.

Southfield Capital picks up AI orchestration platform Contextual

Andrew Brooks serves as CEO and founder of Contextual.

Brynwood Partners to sell pizza provider Great Kitchens to Rich's

Great Kitchens serves grocery, club, and mass retailers, as well as foodservice outlets.

Berkshire Partners taps Richard Lichtenstein as operating partner, head of data science and AI

In a newly created role, Lichtenstein will lead Berkshire’s data science, advanced analytics, and generative AI efforts.

Blackstone to acquire manufacturer Arlington

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.