UK

Blackstone, Cinven, Thoma Bravo, TPG and Silver Lake were among the PE firms completing deals that stood out.

The investment is part of BGF’s £300 million commitment to back female-led businesses.

Birmingham Optical Groups is a provider of optical equipment and services in the UK.

Diot-Siaci is an independent European corporate insurance brokerage.

Palamon Capital Partners, Bridgepoint and Advent International are among the firms making deals in the sector.

Adanola is a contemporary active lifestyle brand creating versatile activewear.

Corrigenda is a technical facility management company based in the UK.

Rockfield is a provider of advanced numerical modelling software and services.

SLE specializes in highly engineered, machined components and sub-assemblies.