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marketwatch.comAdministration proposes easing merger rules for schools
The administration is considering changes to merger guidelines that would apply to educational institutions. The move would affect how private equity firms pursue acquisitions in the sector.
insidermonkey.comUber Discusses Potential Delivery Hero Acquisition, KKR Opens Milan Office
Uber is in talks to acquire Delivery Hero. KKR established a new office in Milan. Synopsys reached a settlement with an activist investor.
swissinfo.chSwiss Pension Fund Redemption Request Prompts Vista Equity Partners to Cap Withdrawals
A Switzerland-based pension fund requested full redemption from a Vista Equity Partners private credit fund. The request led the firm to limit redemptions to 5 percent in the first quarter.
ForbesPhysician Practice Ownership Shifts as More Doctors Join Larger Organizations
The share of independent physicians has declined, with all but 38 percent having left or sold their practices. Most now work for hospital systems, private equity firms or insurers. Concierge practices have also grown.
icv2.comBarnes & Noble shifts strategy after private equity acquisition
The bookseller has changed operations following its purchase by a private equity firm. The company has not announced an IPO or AI initiatives.
The TimesCanadian Firm Eyes KCom Broadband Network in Macquarie Sale Process
Northleaf Capital Partners has expressed interest in acquiring KCom, the Hull-area broadband provider owned by Macquarie. The Australian bank faces pressure from lenders to sell the business amid rising competition and widening losses.
The TimesPenta Capital Partners Delays £1 Billion Sumer Sale, Weighs Continuation Vehicle
Penta Capital Partners has postponed a planned £1 billion auction of Sumer after receiving buyer interest. The firm is now considering a continuation vehicle or dividend recapitalisation instead.
Six Funds Provide Pre-IPO Exposure to SpaceX Ahead of June Offering
Several investment funds currently hold shares in SpaceX, allowing investors to gain exposure before the company's planned June IPO. SpaceX's valuation is expected to reach as much as $2 trillion at the offering.
rte.ieLone Star Funds Explores Sale of German Lender IKB
Buyout firm Lone Star Funds has begun early-stage discussions about selling German lender IKB nearly two decades after its initial investment. The move comes as the firm reviews its long-held stake in the bank.
ibtimes.co.ukPrivate Equity Firms Consider Bids for Japanese Logistics Company Nikkon Holdings
Private equity firms Bain Capital, Warburg Pincus, and Blackstone are evaluating bids for Nikkon Holdings as the company explores a potential take-private transaction. The Tokyo-based firm has appointed advisers and formed a special committee to oversee the process.
citizen.co.zaInvestors Use Offshore Crypto Platform for Early SpaceX Share Trading
Investors are accessing an offshore crypto platform to trade shares tied to SpaceX before any public listing. The platform offers exposure to the private company through cryptocurrency-linked instruments.
Private Equity Firm Acquires Youth Hockey Leagues and Rinks
Black Bear Sports Group owns the Atlantic Hockey Federation and multiple rinks along the East Coast. The company charges parents up to $37 monthly for video access to games. Private-equity investment has expanded into other youth sports programs.
manilatimes.netPolymarket Adds Prediction Markets on Private Companies With Nasdaq Data
Polymarket has launched event contracts on private-company milestones including valuations and IPO timing for firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Nasdaq Private Market will supply the resolution data and release valuation figures publicly at no cost.
insidermonkey.comD1 Capital Partners Holds Stake in SpaceX
D1 Capital Partners is positioned to hold a stake valued at roughly $20 billion if SpaceX reaches an expected valuation of $1.75 trillion. The projection comes from reporting on the firm's existing holdings and the company's anticipated growth.
etftrends.comPrivate Equity Deals Focus on Energy and Infrastructure in Q1 2026
A review of major U.S. private equity transactions in early 2026 shows capital moving into energy and infrastructure businesses. The shift occurs amid selective dealmaking and pressure for returns after slower exits.
musicbusinessworldwide.comHarbourView Equity Partners Expands Music Catalog Investments to Film and Television
Sherrese Clarke leads HarbourView Equity Partners in acquiring music catalogs and expanding into film, television, and sports assets. The firm has grown assets under management to $2.7 billion.
thesouthafrican.comSpaceX Prepares to File for Long-Awaited IPO Next Week
SpaceX is preparing to file publicly for its long-awaited IPO as soon as next week. Elon Musk stated he is not selling any SpaceX shares. The development marks a significant step for the privately held company.
raskmedia.com.auSpaceX Plans Nasdaq IPO as Soon as June 2026
SpaceX plans to debut its IPO as soon as June 12, 2026, after accelerating its timeline and selecting Nasdaq as the listing venue. The company aims to make its prospectus public as early as May 20 and is targeting a June 11 pricing. The move sets the stage for what is described a…
insidermonkey.comBlackstone and KKR to Cut Affordable Care Debt by 70% in Restructuring
Direct lenders Blackstone and KKR will assume control of the struggling dental business Affordable Care and cut about 70% of its debt under a restructuring agreement. The move was reported by a source to @business. It marks a significant shift in ownership for the company.
financialpost.comBrookfield Discloses $2 Billion Stake in Private Rocket Company SpaceX
Investment firm Brookfield disclosed ownership of $2 billion in pre-IPO shares of SpaceX. Half the stake sits on the parent company’s balance sheet while the remainder is held by affiliated entities. The firm confirmed the holdings in a statement.
news.sky.comSpire Healthcare Board Backs £1bn Buyout Proposal From Toscafund
The board of Britain’s largest private hospital operator has backed a non-binding £1bn buyout proposal from its second-largest shareholder, Toscafund Asset Management. Spire Healthcare shares rose nearly 50% after the announcement. The proposal values the company at 250p per shar…
The GuardianIntertek Agrees to £10.6bn Takeover by Swedish Firm EQT
Intertek, a FTSE 100 laboratory testing company, said its board is minded to recommend a £60-a-share offer from EQT after rejecting three prior bids. The deal values the company at £10.6bn including debt. Intertek had begun a strategic review of its business a month earlier and w…
ForbesQuikrete Joins Forbes List of Largest U.S. Family Businesses at No. 43 Following Summit Materials Acquisition
The Winchester family’s concrete company, now valued as the 17th most valuable privately-held family business in America, reached an estimated $12 billion in revenue after acquiring Summit Materials in February 2025. Forbes estimates the family’s net worth at $18 billion from the…
pymnts.comLedger Postpones U.S. IPO
Ledger has halted preparations for a U.S. initial public offering citing unfavorable market conditions. The French cryptocurrency security firm had been working with investment banks on a potential listing valued around $4 billion but has not filed with the SEC. The company is no…
etfdailynews.comSun Country Airlines Completes Sale, Delists From Nasdaq
Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc. closed the previously announced acquisition by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management and terminated its merger agreement with a unit of Endeavor Group Holdings. The transaction triggers immediate delisting of SNCY shares, a full change in boa…
manilatimes.netEQT AB Seeks Qatari Funding for Potential Bid on Volkswagen Marine Engine Unit
Swedish buyout firm EQT AB is obtaining funding from the Qatari sovereign wealth fund as it prepares a binding offer for Volkswagen’s large marine engine business. The bid is due next month. People with knowledge of the matter reported the development.
Ron Baron to Purchase $1 Billion of SpaceX Shares at IPO
Investor Ron Baron disclosed plans to purchase an additional $1 billion of SpaceX shares when the company goes public. He cited the firm's transformative potential and Starlink's global ambitions. SpaceX is projected to trade above a $2 trillion valuation.
BloombergEQT Makes Final Bid for Intertek, eBay Rejects GameStop, Byron Allen Acquires BuzzFeed
Private equity firm EQT submitted its final offer to acquire testing and inspection company Intertek. eBay turned down a takeover proposal from GameStop. Media executive Byron Allen reached a deal to take over BuzzFeed, according to a Bloomberg report published on May 12, 2026.
SemaforQatar Investment Authority and General Atlantic Form $500 Million Partnership
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund announced a $500 million investment with the U.S. private equity firm General Atlantic on May 12, 2026. The deal includes joint efforts to identify new investments and expand portfolio companies in the Middle East. The commitment comes as the closure…
FortuneCiridae Raises $20 Million for AI Services Targeting Mid-Market Companies
The startup, founded by a former Andreessen Horowitz partner and an ex-Apple machine learning lead, secured funding led by Accel with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst. Ciridae had high seven-figures in revenue in 2025 while working with more than 20 par…
thegatewaypundit.comBlackstone and Halliburton Commit Combined $1 Billion to Energy Startup VoltaGrid
The investment values VoltaGrid at more than $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Blackstone and Halliburton are backing the energy startup in a deal that signals strong confidence in its growth. The information was reported by @business.
insidermonkey.comApollo Global Management Agrees to Buy Emerald Holding and Questex
Apollo Global Management is set to buy publicly traded Emerald Holding and privately held Questex with plans to combine the two companies. The deals were reported by people familiar with the matter. @WSJ reported the exclusive details on the transactions.
forbes.comForbes Releases 2026 BLK 50 List of Black Americans in Private Capital
Forbes published its second annual BLK 50: Money Masters list on Feb. 20, 2026, highlighting Black Americans in private equity, private credit and venture capital. The list features individuals managing more than $200 billion in assets under management. It builds on the 2024 inau…
finance.yahoo.comInspire Brands, Owner of Dunkin', Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, Confidentially Files for IPO
Inspire Brands, owner of Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Jimmy John's, announced Friday it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Private equity firm Roark Capital, which backs the Atlanta-based company, is reportedly seek…
mynintendonews.comKKR Marks 50th Anniversary With Look Back at 1988 Profile
KKR is observing the 50th anniversary of its founding this month. The firm was originally known as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and specialized in leveraged buyouts. Fortune Magazine has republished its July 1988 profile of the company titled "Masters of the Buyout Game."
news.sky.comIntertek Investors Push for Talks With Private Equity Suitor
Some top investors in the British product-testing company Intertek are pressing the company to engage with a private equity suitor. The push comes as the investors seek to explore a potential deal. Intertek has not yet commented publicly on the matter.
fortune.comHg Capital Trust Reports 4% NAV Decline in Q1 2026 After Marking Down 14 of 20 Largest Holdings
Hg Capital Trust reported a 5.4% decline in net asset value and a 9% drop in portfolio valuations during the first quarter of 2026. The markdowns, affecting most of its largest investments, were tied to a broad pullback in software valuations linked to AI-related concerns. The fi…
BenzingaCarlyle Group Reports $254M Revenue, $475B AUM in Q1 2026
The private equity firm reported a net loss of $132 million for the quarter compared with year-earlier profit. Assets under management rose 5% to $475 billion even as fee-related earnings held at $300 million. CEO Harvey Schwartz cited continued demand for private capital amid ge…
Financial TimesApollo Global CEO Warns on Private Equity Day One Mark-Ups for Retail Investors
Apollo Global Management chief executive Marc Rowan said private capital funds sold to retail investors often include immediate mark-ups on day one. He warned that such practices raise questions about the accuracy of valuations in private equity. The comments come amid growing re…
pymnts.comOKX to Offer Perpetual Futures Tied to OpenAI, SpaceX and Anthropic
OKX announced plans for perpetual futures contracts linked to the private companies on May 6, 2026. The products offer synthetic price exposure ahead of anticipated public listings but confer no equity ownership or shareholder rights. The move continues a trend among crypto excha…
ai-cio.comNuveen Churchill Private Capital Income Fund Completes Asset Acquisition
The Nuveen Churchill Private Capital Income Fund reported the completion of an acquisition of assets in an 8-K filing with the SEC. The transaction triggers updated financial disclosures and sets contractual milestones for the fund's ongoing operations.
teslarati.comAnthropic, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs Form Enterprise AI Services Company
Anthropic announced a new firm backed by $1.5 billion to integrate its Claude AI model into businesses. Partners include Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs, with additional investors like Apollo Global Management and Sequoia Capital. The move mirrors a similar ente…
benzinga.comAnthropic Launches $1.5 Billion AI Services Venture with Blackstone and Goldman Sachs
Anthropic has partnered with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs to form a new company focused on deploying AI in mid-size businesses. The venture, backed by $1.5 billion in capital, aims to compete with traditional consulting firms by embedding Anthropic's engineer…
inc42.comVC Firm Ethereal Ventures Shares Details on Strategy and Investments
Ethereal Ventures, spun off from Consensys in 2021, has invested in over 80 startups with assets under management nearing $150 million. The firm focuses on early-stage companies, including crypto-related projects like EigenLayer. It reported a distribution to paid-in capital rate…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVanta Crosses $300 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue as Customer Growth Accelerates to 60 Percent
San Francisco-based security firm Vanta has tripled its annual recurring revenue in two years amid rising demand for AI risk management. The company now serves over 16,000 customers, including Snowflake and Atlassian. Fortune reported the milestone alongside details on recent ven…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewConsortium Including Macquarie Group Nears $6 Billion Sale of Cleco Power
A consortium that includes Macquarie Group is close to selling Louisiana utility Cleco Power to Stonepeak Partners and Bernhard Capital Partners. The transaction is valued at nearly $6 billion, according to sources reported by @business. The deal involves the transfer of ownershi…
croatiaweek.comPorsche Agrees to Sell Bugatti Rimac Stake to HOF Capital-Led Consortium
Porsche AG has agreed to divest its 45% stake in Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by HOF Capital, with BlueFive Capital as the largest investor. The deal also includes Porsche selling its 20.6% stake in Rimac Group. Following the transaction, Rimac Group will assume full operati…
forbes.comIntel Shares Rise 19% After Earnings; Private Equity Stocks Fall Thursday
Intel's stock jumped 19% in extended trading following its earnings report, reaching around $78 per share. Several private equity firms saw declines, while President Trump highlighted high stock market levels amid ongoing conflicts. CNN noted the market's strong performance durin…
under30ceo.comSpaceX Files for IPO with Musk Retaining Control as Jersey Mike's Also Pursues Public Offering
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, with founder Elon Musk set to maintain dominant voting power through a dual-class structure. Separately, sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has filed for an IPO following Blackstone's 2024 acquisition of a majority stake.
koreatimes.co.krHillhouse Investment Management Plans $8 Billion Raise for First New Funds in Five Years
Hillhouse Investment Management has contacted investors to secure $8 billion for its first new funds since 2021. The firm intends to contribute some of its own capital to the effort. This marks a return to fundraising after a five-year hiatus, according to business reports.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEQT Raises $15.6 Billion for Latest Private Equity Asia Fund
EQT has secured $15.6 billion for its newest private equity fund focused on Asia. This amount represents the largest capital pool ever raised for the region. The fundraising occurs as global investors seek opportunities outside the United States due to uncertainty.
MarketWatchJersey Mike's Confidentially Files for U.S. Initial Public Offering After Blackstone Deal
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, seeking a valuation of at least $12 billion. The move follows Blackstone's 2024 acquisition of a majority stake that valued the company at roughly $8 billion. Jersey Mike's operates more than 3,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Testing Company Intertek Rejects Takeover Proposal from Swedish Firm
Intertek Group, a UK-based testing specialist, has declined a non-binding takeover proposal from a Swedish private equity firm. Following the announcement, shares in the FTSE 100-listed company increased.
SemaforThoma Bravo Founder Orlando Bravo Speaks on SaaS Opportunities at Semafor Event
Orlando Bravo, founder and managing partner of private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, addressed software-as-a-service companies at the Semafor World Economy event on Wednesday. He stated optimism for firms showing niche leadership and AI leverage amid lower valuations. Thoma Bravo mana…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance Permitting Cryptocurrency, Private Equity, and Real Estate in 401(k) Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new guidance permitting 401(k) retirement plans to include investments in cryptocurrency, private equity, and real estate. This follows an executive order from last year aimed at expanding retirement options for the middle class. Bitcoin ha…
quantumcomputingreport.comSygaldry Raises $105 Million in Series A Funding Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Sygaldry, a startup designing servers for AI data centers with quantum hardware and classical chips, raised $105 million in a Series A round that closed in March. The company, cofounded by Chad Rigetti in 2024, has now secured a total of $139 million in funding. Additional fundin…
Substrate placeholder — needs review26North Partners Raises Almost $6 Billion in Record First-Time Private Equity Fund
Josh Harris’ 26North Partners has collected almost $6 billion for its debut private equity strategy. This marks the firm's first-time fundraising effort. The amount sets a US record for initial fundraisings in private equity.
247wallst.comLeonard Green Nears Acquisition of Cumming Group Construction Consultancy
Private equity firm Leonard Green is advancing toward an acquisition of Cumming Group, a construction consultancy. The Financial Times reported on the potential deal. Details on the transaction value and timeline remain undisclosed.
ibtimes.co.ukUS Private Equity Firms Increase Exposure to Software and Technology Services Deals
Private equity firms in the United States have doubled the share of their deals targeting software and technology services companies over the past 15 years. This sector now accounts for 49% of all private equity deals, approaching a near-record level. Firms have invested hundreds…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVista Equity Partners Credit Arm Raises $250 Million for Software Debt Fund
Vista Equity Partners' credit-investing arm is seeking to raise $250 million for a new fund focused on acquiring debt of software companies. The fund targets securities affected by recent market selloffs linked to artificial intelligence concerns. This initiative aims to invest i…