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Deal Roundup: Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint strikes $6.3bn Varonis deal; GTCR, Elliott agree $6.1bn CCC...
Thoma Bravo-backed cybersecurity business Proofpoint has agreed to acquire listed data security specialist Varonis Systems in a $6.3bn all-cash transaction, extending the sponsor's consolidation...
Infrastructure fundraising down 39% despite Q3 rebound as three megafunds capture 65% of capital
Global infrastructure fundraising remained 39% below last year's levels during the first nine months of 2026 despite a sharp third-quarter rebound, with three megafunds accounting for almost two-thirds of the capital raised during the latest quarter.
Bow River names private equity chief Greg Hiatrides CEO as founder steps back after...
US alternative asset manager Bow River Capital has appointed private equity investment chief Greg Hiatrides as chief executive, succeeding founder Blair Richardson after 23 years leading the business.
Ex-Palantir, Carlyle executives launch Aldaron with reported $885m debut fund
Aldaron, a new US private equity firm established by former executives from Palantir and Carlyle, has reportedly closed its debut fund on about $885m.
OrbiMed raises $3bn across new healthcare funds, Asia vehicle surpasses $1bn for first time
OrbiMed has raised $3bn across its latest US and European life sciences fund and sixth Asian healthcare investment vehicle, with the latter surpassing $1bn for the first time as the manager expands its exposure to the region's biotechnology industry.
GenNx360 closes $285m continuation fund for Whitsons Culinary Group, led by Churchill
US private equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners has closed a $285m single-asset continuation fund for food services business Whitsons Culinary Group, allowing the manager to extend its ownership of a company which has tripled in size during its investment period.
Deal Roundup: Blackstone exits ZO Skin Health in $1.5bn sale, Ares invests in 1.9GW...
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities is exiting US skincare business ZO Skin Health through its $1.5bn enterprise value sale to Swiss dermatology group Galderma. The all-cash...
MainePERS commits $280m to Meridiam, taking 2026 infrastructure allocations to $580m
Maine Public Employees Retirement System has committed $280m to a Meridiam infrastructure strategy, taking its infrastructure fund commitments this year to $580m despite its broader real assets portfolio already exceeding its target allocation.
L&G and NTR secure €330m first close for fourth clean power fund, with 1.5GW...
Legal & General and renewable energy specialist NTR have secured €330m at the first close of their latest European energy transition infrastructure fund, with three initial acquisitions providing exposure to around 1.5GW of clean power generation and grid-support projects.
Mason Wells’ sixth buyout fund raises more than $833m, surpassing predecessor’s total
Midwestern US private equity manager Mason Wells has raised more than $833m for its sixth flagship buyout fund, according to newly filed US regulatory disclosures, exceeding the total capital raised for its predecessor vehicle.
