Managers
EQT AB says its new technology-focused initiative will help address Europe’s persistent difficulty in scaling startups into global technology leaders, as policymakers and investors seek to retain high-growth companies within the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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.
SK Capital is facing sustained pressure across its portfolio, as a prolonged downturn in the global chemicals industry drives multiple restructurings, defaults, and strategic repositioning across its holdings, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Global PE firms including General Atlantic and KKR continue to see strong momentum in fundraising and investment activity across the Middle East, flagging the Iran conflict has not materially disrupted long-term capital deployment strategies in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.
3i Group Plc fell sharply after the firm warned its flagship investment, discount retailer Action, is experiencing slowing sales amid weaker consumer demand, with geopolitical disruption linked to the Middle East adding further pressure to trading conditions, account to a report by Bloomberg.
Vista Equity Partners, a global technology investor that specialises in enterprise software, has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi within ADGM, after securing full authorisation from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
TPG has characterised its new collaboration with OpenAI as consistent with its broader approach to corporate partnerships, positioning the initiative as an extension of its existing operating model rather than a departure into experimental territory, according to a report by Bloomberg.
TOP STORY: Brookfield Asset Management raised approximately $21bn in the first quarter, putting the alternative asset manager on track for a record fundraising year as it continues to scale across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Private equity firms are increasingly returning to the European high-yield debt markets to extract dividends from portfolio companies, as elevated volatility and a subdued exit environment continue to delay traditional monetisation routes such as M&A and IPOs, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital increased the valuation of its holdings in SpaceX by approximately 36% during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report by Reuters citing recent regulatory filings.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
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