Blackstone & TPG close the $17B Hologic take-private, Hg completes $6.4B OneStream deal, and Senior plc agrees to $1.9B buyout. Plus: Mercer closes $3.8B fund. Your weekly PE deal review.

From EA's record-shattering $55 billion LBO debt demand to TK Elevator's potential €25 billion exit and Ardian's $30 billion secondaries fund, this week reshaped the private equity landscape.

Discover why Small-Cap Buyouts are the most resilient segment of Private Equity. Insights from Philippe Poggioli on the ACF IX fund and European SME growth.

In an environment where megadeals are struggling to regain momentum, one conviction stands out: today, sustainable value creation is happening in the mid-market. SMEs and mid-sized companies, often family-owned, regionally anchored, and financially disciplined, provide fertile ground for active strategies—where value creation depends above all on execution. The available levers are clear: international expansion, digital transformation, operational optimization, buy-and-bu

AirFund, a leading fintech dedicated to private markets, is proud to announce that it has won the 2025 Coupole de l’Audace in the category "Best Non-Listed Asset Distribution Platform". This prestigious award recognizes innovation and excellence in the distribution of private investment funds, confirming AirFund’s position as a key player in the Private Markets sector.