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TOP STORY: KKR said it has generated more than $900m in monetisation income so far in the second quarter, signalling a continued recovery in private equity exit activity after several years of subdued dealmaking, according to a report by Reuters.
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STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: With private markets rocked by mounting volatility, investors are seeking out long-duration investment opportunities which are insulated from market cycles. Fibre-optic cables could be one such case.
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Blackstone and Bain Capital are among the firms to have advanced to the second round of bidding for Fuji Media Holdings’ real estate subsidiary, Sankei Building, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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EasyJet has rejected three separate takeover approaches from Castlelake LP, prompting the US investment firm to take its latest proposal – valuing the UK low-cost carrier at around £4.74bn ($6.3bn) – directly to shareholders, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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In Alternative Views, Private Equity Wire® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets. In this episode we discuss Business Development Companies with Jeff Diehl, managing partner and head of investments at Adams Street Partners.
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Venture capital investment in defence technology has accelerated sharply in 2026, with global funding reaching $12.3bn so far this year as conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf drive renewed demand for next-generation military systems, according top a report by the Financial Times.
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The US–Iran framework agreement includes the creation of a $300bn private-sector investment vehicle aimed at supporting reconstruction and economic development in Iran, with more than half of the capital already committed, according to a report by Reuters citing an unnamed source familiar with the discussions.
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STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: Despite social impact growing in importance for investors, it remains firmly behind financial returns. That could soon change, with the social consequences of investments being quantified and directly compared with financial performance.
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Each year brings new dimensions to the LP-GP relationship. What was historically a simple set of bilateral arrangements has now ballooned into a complex web of intertwined interests that interact varyingly with volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic forces. This report explores the priorities of the LP in 2026, from investment intentions to operational requirements, and much more.
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TOP STORY: A consortium led by Blackstone Inc has agreed to take control of customer experience software provider Medallia, marking one of the largest realised losses in private equity history for owner Thoma Bravo, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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