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A @PEHUB scoop, Peak Rock Capital is in the pre-stages of launching a sale process for Berner Food & Beverage, a private-label manufacturer of dips, spreads and beverages. https://t.co/YV9sMVB5jf

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Healthcare is undergoing a technology revolution like many sectors

But as the dealmakers in this piece have stressed, it is unlike any industry – subject to intense scrutiny from governments and individuals, a literal life-or-death business.

Learn more > https://t.co/fOopJyZuuv

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Thoma Bravo's A.J. Rohde argues that public markets often fail to distinguish between software businesses exposed to AI disruption and those whose domain expertise can't easily be replicated.

HCSS was firmly in the second camp.

Full interview > https://t.co/n6rPFKYl29

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CIVC Partners is expanding its bet on legal services. CIVC sees a fragmented market, a strong growth profile and opportunities for strategic acquisitions.

Continue reading on PE Hub > https://t.co/BpDA2XxpoD

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PE Hub revealed that Astorg portfolio company Steliau has agreed to acquire Acal BFI from H2 Equity Partners.

Why does Astorg see a "massive consolidation opportunity" in European electronic component distribution?

Read the exclusive story here > https://t.co/iGJNNpPsTn

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💬 "We've been radically changing our supply chain strategy."

At PEI Group's Operating Partners Forum, PIF operating partner Jose De Ochoa shared how the $1.15trn sovereign wealth fund is driving resilience across its PE portfolio

Read how on PE Hub 👇https://t.co/lw0JPPPm5t

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PE Hub caught up with Thorsten Dippel to learn more about how Carlyle grew iC Consult before the exit and about the growing demand for the sector.

💬 “With AI, interest in identity security has picked up dramatically,” Dippel told PE Hub.

Learn more 👇 https://t.co/xD7ToFV40c

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Mubadala is keen on non-discretionary assets that require physical execution.

PE Hub caught up with Zouhir Regragui to learn which subsectors Mubadala is bullish about & his perspective on AI’s impact on his sectors of focus

Read the full PE Hub Q&A > https://t.co/h3CSGBzrq7

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Ardian, Blackstone, Bridgepoint, and EQT are tapping into the testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) industry

Why? Predictable, regulation-driven revenue as AI acts more as an efficiency tool than a disruption risk.

Learn more > https://t.co/zUWPr9py3N

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Pophouse Entertainment's acquisition of Tina Turner’s catalog and NIL rights highlights how investors are thinking about legacy IP today.

“Our mission is to create that depth,” Pophouse's Johan Lagerlöf, recently told PE Hub.

Read this story on PE Hub > https://t.co/lotcLuTbhA

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PE Hub revealed that Baird Capital has closed a single-asset continuation vehicle for Blue Matter, underscoring continued momentum in the GP-led market.

Learn more > https://t.co/utNOoA4aWf

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Private equity’s interest in sports is no longer driven by passion alone.

According to Dynasty Equity’s K. Don Cornwell, the commercial infrastructure around sports is finally evolving to match investor enthusiasm.

Read the full PE Hub interview > https://t.co/Q1hqSzKwb2

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PE Hub’s Q1 2026 report breaks down the data, trends and sectors shaping private equity dealmaking right now

👉 https://t.co/j0GJFbgeb2

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How is AI affecting your job or your business?
We asked at NEXUS 2026.

Clearlake, Thoma Bravo, Abry, Brookfield and Carlyle share their current use cases and the real impact.

We discussed AI with:

- José E. Feliciano
- Holden Spaht
- C.J. Brucato
- David Nowak
- Steve Wise

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🚨 Exclusive: Gryphon Investors to test market for Jensen Hughes.

Sources tell PE Hub a sale process is on track with valuation expectations of $1.5bn+.

PE interest in fire safety providers is hot.

PE Hub has reported on many deals in the subsector > https://t.co/FXdvnKcEav

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Players in the consumer staples space are building scale in fragmented categories.

Across Europe, fragmented bakery and snack businesses are being combined into broader platforms spanning health-focused, organic and traditional products.

See how >
https://t.co/iHU7KAhFiT

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Accel-KKR turned AI investment into a 10x TAM expansion and a $1.8bn exit.

Smart Communications’ growth story shows how leadership, product depth and timing drive premium outcomes.

Read more: https://t.co/Uo4nDJQmf0

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Entrepreneurial Equity Partners has sold Furlani Foods to Arbor Investments after a hold of under three years.

The exit followed capacity expansion and the add-on acquisition of Cole’s Quality Foods.

Read more: https://t.co/bjc3tDY9If

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Blackstone is set to acquire a majority stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies through its Energy Transition Partners platform.

The thermal management specialist serves power, industrial and data center markets.

Read the exclusive: https://t.co/9MHL966f9A

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PE firms including Astorg, EQT and TA Associates are active in the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) sector as demand rises alongside novel drug development.

PE Hub rounds up five recent deals:
https://t.co/b0wIRXZGJz