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EQT to manage EU’s €5bn Scaleup Fund

The European Union (EU) has appointed Swedish private equity firm EQT to oversee the EUR5bn Scaleup Europe Fund, a new investment vehicle designed to support the growth of European technology champions across strategic sectors, m according to a report by Reuters.

Blue Owl returns to bond market with $400m debt deal

Blue Owl Capital has returned to the investment-grade bond market with a $400m issuance from its private credit vehicle OBDC, in a move that underscores improving financing conditions for business development companies, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Foreign buyers push UK M&A activity to near-record levels in 2026

Cross-border acquisition activity targeting UK-listed companies has surged in 2026, with announced deal volumes reaching $192 billion year-to-date, putting Britain on course for one of its strongest years for mergers and acquisitions on record, according to a report by Reuters.

Astorg flagship fundraising stalls

French buyout firm Astorg is struggling to raise sufficient capital for its latest flagship fund, highlighting ongoing strain across the European private equity fundraising market as investor caution increases and exit activity remains subdued, according to a report by the Financial Times.

KKR explores potential $3bn Bay Club sale

KKR is considering a sale of The Bay Club Company, a West Coast operator of premium membership and lifestyle clubs, in a transaction that could value the business at roughly $3bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

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