Deals
Sixth Street has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, marking its first investment in UK football as institutional capital continues to target the growth of the women’s game, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Japanese HR platform SmartHR Inc, which counts KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital among its investors, is reportedly considering a Tokyo IPO later this year, targeting a valuation of roughly $1bn (JPY160bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
US private equity firm GTCR LLC has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn Inc, a live-streaming platform for amateur and youth sports across North America, according to a report by the Globe and Mail.
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.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
