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Apollo’s van Hoek says PE can reset amid correlated public markets; Archimed’s Ribon expects acceleration in healthcare subsectors; Agilitas revamps leadership

Apollo’s Alex van Hoek sees glimmers of hope in the defensive consumer sector, following Prosol acquisition.

5 min read · 19 December 2025

Riverarch-backed FDP acquires UNFI Canada's produce unit

Based in Vancouver, FDP includes Fresh Direct Produce, Emperor Specialty Foods, Islands West Produce and Yen Bros.

1 min read · 18 December 2025

Deals

Norvestor-backed First Camp buys camping operations of Lodgyslife

Lodgyslife is a German and Swiss campsites platform.

1 min read · 17 December 2025

Gordon Brothers invests in consumer and retail Rachel Zoe brand

As part of the transaction, Rachel Zoe remains a significant shareholder and will continue her work with the company as founder and chief creative officer and member of the board of directors.

1 min read · 17 December 2025

Garnett Station-backed StayTerra invests in vacation rentals management firm Cape & Coast

Headquartered in New York City, StayTerra is a vacation rental management platform.

1 min read · 17 December 2025

Deals

HIG snaps up cruise tour provider Shore Excursions Group

Shore has coordinates over 4,000 tours across hundreds of ports globally through a network of vetted tour operators and travel agency partner.

1 min read · 17 December 2025

Deals

Oakley Capital invests in luxury brand James Perse partnership

James Perse is a luxury clothing and lifestyle brand.

1 min read · 17 December 2025

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TSG Consumer’s Mike Layman expects uptick in strategic and sponsor exits in 2026; Riverside agrees sale of remote security monitoring to GI Partners

'Our optimism comes from the consistency with which consumers are investing in themselves, their well-being and the brands that reflect their values.'

4 min read · 17 December 2025