Private Equity & Private Capital News

Der M&A-Markt zeigt Widerstandskraft trotz Marktvolatilität. Das globale Volumen der Fusionen und Übernahmen ist laut Daten von Goldman Sachs im ersten Halbjahr um 29% auf rund 2 Bill. Dollar gestiegen. Die Investmentbank erwartet strategische Megadeals im zweiten Halbjahr.

EQT has struck a deal to acquire Neogov, a US-based human resources software provider, in a transaction that values the company at more than $3bn including debt, according to a report Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Private equity heavyweights Permira and Warburg Pincus are exploring a potential £2.5bn ($3.36bn) exit from Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, according to a report by Reuters citing three sources familiar with the matter.

Private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management have agreed to acquire First National Financial in a deal that values the Canadian mortgage lender at CAD2.9bn ($2.12bn), according to a company announcement on Sunday.

Die bayerische Landesregierung hat kürzlich eine bedeutende Entscheidung getroffen, die das Potenzial hat, die Investitionslandschaft für Startups in Deutschland und darüber hinaus zu verändern. Mit der Verabschiedung einer neuen Resolution können öffentliche und private Stiftungen nun bis zu 5 % ihres Vermögens in Venture Capital investieren. Diese Entscheidung könnte als Katalysator für eine stärkere Beteiligung […]

Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group announced today an agreement to acquire renewable energy and energy transition sector-focused financial advisory firm Augusta & Co. Founded in 2002 by senior bankers from leading investment banks, Augusta serves the European energy transition sector as a specialist financial advisory and investment house, completing over 130 […]

Private equity firm Cinven is close to acquiring French data services specialist Artefact in a deal that could value the company at around €1bn ($1.2bn), according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Blackstone is preparing to take more portfolio companies public than at any time since the IPO boom of 2021, signalling renewed momentum in the public markets, according to a report by Reuters citing President and COO Jon Gray.

One Rock Capital Partners has surfaced as one of the final contenders for BP’s Castrol lubricants business, as many early suitors retreat and valuation expectations decline, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced an agreement by its infrastructure team to acquire non-hazardous liquid waste management services provider Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES), from Boston-based investor Audax Private Equity. Founded in 2002, Texas-based LES manages non-hazardous liquid waste for clients across sectors including restaurant, grocery chain, hospitality, education, and environmental services across the U.S. The company […]

Private equity firms are increasingly turning to continuation funds to exit ageing investments, with deals totalling $41bn in the first half of 2025 — a record figure that accounted for 19% of all industry exits, according to a report by the Financial Times citing new data from Jefferies.