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David Rubenstein’s family office has created a standalone secondaries firm, Hobe Mountain Capital, led by former internal executives, to acquire stakes in funds spanning private equity, venture capital, and real estate, according to a report by Bloomberg.
UK-based private investment firm Total Capital Partners has made three senior appointments as the firm continues to grow and expand its investment activity, following the exit of portfolio company Outco in July 2025.
Da Vinci Capital portfolio company Noventiq, a global provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions, has secured a significant equity investment from Niobrara Capital, a US private equity firm focused on technology and enterprise services.
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has promoted Stacy Donohue to Partner in the firm’s Private Equity Practice. Based in St Louis, Donohue specialises in C-suite, board, and VP-level executive searches for portfolio companies backed by top-tier PE firms.
UK mid-market private equity firm Palatine has formed a strategic partnership with Flotilla, a sustainability specialist for the private equity sector, as it looks to elevate ESG performance across its portfolio companies.
Medline, the medical supplies manufacturer backed by Blackstone, Carlyle Group, and Hellman & Friedman, has reported net sales of approximately $13.5bn in the first half of 2025, up nearly 10% from the same period last year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management has submitted a new bid within the past week to acquire Papa John’s International, offering $64 per share for the pizza chain, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Alex van Hoek, the new Head of Private Equity at global private investment firm Apollo Global Management, says the firm may deploy more capital for buyout deals in Europe than on home turf in the US, according to a Bloomberg report.
European private equity firm Ardian is exploring a potential sale of Frulact, a Portugal-based producer of natural fruit-based and plant-based specialty ingredients, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
The German arm of global accountancy and consulting firm Baker Tilly, which employs around 1,700 people across 10 locations, is considering bringing in a private equity investor, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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