PE buyout activity fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as dealmakers grappled with uncertainty in technology markets and geopolitical tensions. Firms completed acquisitions worth $172bn in Q1, a 36% decline from the previous quarter and an 8% drop from the same period last year, according to Dealogic.
Buyout firm Energy Capital Partners is set to re-acquire nuclear services provider EnergySolutions from TriArtisan Capital Advisors, in a deal valued at around $2bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Anthropic is planning a $200m investment in a new venture with leading private-equity firms, including General Atlantic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman, aimed at deploying AI tools across their portfolio companies, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Private equity firms have sharply reduced asset sales in early 2026, as a combination of artificial intelligence-driven volatility and escalating geopolitical risks – particularly conflict involving Iran – adds fresh strain to an already fragile exit environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The pool of potential buyers for UK-listed aerospace and defence supplier Senior plc has narrowed after private equity firm Arcline Investment Management withdrew from takeover discussions, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity-backed Visma, owned in part by Hg Capital, has reportedly delayed its planned initial public offering in London until next year, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Carlyle has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in MAI Capital Management, in a transaction that values the US-based wealth manager at more than $2.8bn, buiding on an existing relationship, which dates back to 2021 through its investment in Galway Holdings.
German elevator company TK Elevator, owned by private equity firms Advent International and Cinven, confirmed that an initial public offering remains on the table, even as reports indicate Finland’s Kone is in discussions to acquire the business, according to a report by Reuters.
Brazilian cosmetics group Natura has agreed to sell an 8–10% stake to US private equity firm Advent International at an average price of 9.75 reais ($1.86) per share, according to a report by Reuters citing a recent company filing.
Apollo Global Management Inc is reportedly close to acquiring Atlantic Aviation from fellow private equity firm KKR & Co, in a deal that could value the US private jet services provider at nearly $10bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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