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Two of the US’s best-known pizza chains, Papa John’s and Pizza Hut, are moving closer to potential ownership changes amid private equity interest as separate sale processes gather momentum, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the discussions.
The US Department of the Treasury has reportedly begun requesting detailed information from private credit firms regarding their operations and connections to the broader financial system, according to a report by Punchbowl News.
Software-focused private equity firm Thoma Bravo has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at speeding up artificial intelligence adoption across its portfolio companies, which collectively exceed $300bn in value.
The ongoing conflict in Iran is prompting wealthy investors to reposition assets toward Europe, with geopolitical uncertainty reinforcing demand for diversification and asset protection strategies, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments from Pictet Group managing partner Laurent Ramsey.
Blue Owl Capital has recorded its strongest share price performance since late 2022, buoyed by improving investor sentiment and reassurances from major US banks on private credit exposure, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The private credit market is not showing signs of an imminent wave of defaults, and current pressures in the asset class remain manageable, according to a report by Reuters citing comments by Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti.
Venture capital firm Accel has secured $5bn in new capital. including $4bn allocated to the firm’s latest Leaders fund, as it looks to expand its exposure to high-growth artificial intelligence companies, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Maple Park Capital, a private equity firm partnering with founders and operators to build businesses across the experience-driven services economy, has hired Grant Mueller to join its investment team as a vice President.
Blue Owl Capital has raised $400m through a bond issuance from its publicly traded business development company OBDC, in a transaction that marks the first of its kind in over a month amid ongoing volatility in the private credit sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
August Equity, a leading UK private equity investor focused on the lower mid-market, has made five promotions, following a year of significant growth after the successful close of its £350 million Fund VI at the end of 2025.
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