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Blackstone’s Verdun Perry: Exit activity set to grow 30%-40% in 2026; Verdane makes take-private move for fintech-focused VC firm

Ken Barry, head of Europe private equity at global law firm White & Case, comments on how private equity investors are likely to react to the potential AI disruption that has rocked public markets over the last few weeks.

5 min read · 25 February 2026

Verdane makes £186m bid for Augmentum Fintech

Augmentum Fintech is a London-based fintech fund.

1 min read · 25 February 2026

Sovereign Capital buys Apollo Home Healthcare

Founded in 2014, Apollo delivers bespoke, high-acuity care, with a focus on children and adults with complex clinical needs.

1 min read · 25 February 2026

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).

4 min read · 23 February 2026

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.

4 min read · 23 February 2026

Hg-backed Cube picks up regulatory tech firm 4CRisk

Cube is a London-based provider of automated regulatory intelligence and regulatory change management solutions.

1 min read · 20 February 2026

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.

3 min read · 20 February 2026

Stone Point Capital invests in wealth management advice firm

Amber River is an independent wealth management advice firm in the UK.

1 min read · 20 February 2026

Larger, high conviction deals on the cards, says EY-Parthenon’s Nadine Mirchandani; Acquisition prices dropped in Q4, Argos Index report shows

Argos Index report shows that acquisition prices for European SMEs fell in the final quarter of 2025 to the lowest level since 2014.

4 min read · 19 February 2026

Bridgepoint, Ardian-backed management consultancy Argon makes add-on

Algol is a consultancy for large-scale digital transformation initiatives across a range of industries.

1 min read · 19 February 2026

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