Private Equity & Private Capital News

Mehr als die Hälfte der Versicherer rechnet mit einer US-Rezession. Dennoch planen 62 Prozent, ihre Private-Assets-Allokation zu erhöhen. Was steckt hinter diesem Widerspruch? Nach einem Report des private-banking-magazin. 27.03.2026

Advent International plans to deploy up to $1bn into next-generation defence technology investments, as rising geopolitical tensions drive increased investor focus on the sector, according to a report by Bloomberg. 26.03.2026

Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7bn, marking one of the largest private equity deals in Japan and the firm’s biggest investment in the market to date, according to a report by the Financial Times. 25.03.2026

Hedge fund Trian Fund Management has raised objections to a revised takeover proposal from Victory Capital for Janus Henderson, intensifying a competitive bidding process for the firm, according to a report by Reuters. 23.03.2026

Deutsche VC-Fonds erhalten nur 2 Prozent ihres Kapitals von Altersvorsorgeeinrichtungen. KfW-Befragungen zeigen: Fondsmanager und Kapitalgeber sprechen aneinander vorbei. Die größte Hürde für institutionelle Investoren ist nicht die viel gescholtene Regulatorik. Nach einem Report der dpn. 23.03.2026

Blackstone Inc has secured more than $12bn in capital commitments for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity vehicle, positioning the firm for continued expansion across key regional markets including India, Japan and Australia, according to a report by Bloomberg. 20.03.2026

TDR Capital and I Squared Capital are preparing for a potential New York listing of Aggreko Plc, a provider of temporary power solutions for events and industrial clients, at a potential value of around $15bn, according to a report by Bloomberg. 20.03.2026

Daniel Loeb’s Third Point suffered a blow in its first major foray into southern Europe after Spanish defence firm Indra abandoned plans to merge with weapons manufacturer EM&E, according to a report by the Financial Times. 20.03.2026

Optimism is returning to the private equity industry, but it is tempered by structural challenges that could take years to resolve. After a prolonged period of higher interest rates, weak deal activity, and lack of distributions, many believe the worst may be over. Falling borrowing costs, a gradually reopening IPO market, and improving market sentiment […]