Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of identity management software provider Imprivata, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter. The firm is reportedly working with advisers at JPMorgan and Evercore on a process that remains at an early stage.
Actum Group, a provider of private equity deal flow data and value creation intelligence, has appointed Hamilton Matthews as chair of the board. Matthews brings experience in data analytics and information services, with experience guiding organisations through periods of growth, transformation, and value creation.
Growth equity investment firm Verdane has partnered with Scott Capital Partners and made a significant majority investment in Bluewater Bio, a UK-based technology company focused on sustainable solutions for water reuse, via Aquavest, a global water technology platform.
Law firm Hogan Lovells has appointed Thibault Dupont-Nougein as a partner in the firm’s Private Equity & Funds practice area in Paris. He joins from Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Abu Dhabi-based Ruya Partners is raising up to $400m for a private credit fund focused on addressing financing gaps in Saudi Arabia, as banks slow lending amid rising demand for capital, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Blackstone’s open-ended infrastructure fund, Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, secured over $4bn in new commitments during Q4 2025, the firm announced during its earnings call, according to a report by IPE.
The New Jersey Division of Investment is considering a $300m allocation to Ardian’s latest infrastructure secondaries fund, according to a report by IPE Real Assets citing recent board documents.
US private equity major Carlyle is in preliminary talks with Abu Dhabi investors, including Mubadala, IHC and XRG, to bring in co-investors for its proposed acquisition of Lukoil’s international assets, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has agreed to sell its Japanese personal care portfolio company FineToday to Bain Capital in a transaction valued at approximately JPY200bn ($1.29bn), according to a report by Reuters citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.
Funds advised by Permira have agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Carne Group, based on an enterprise valuation of €1.4bn. Carne Group is an independent third-party management company, and provider of fund regulation and governance solutions.
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