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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 👇 okt.to/3Zf5PU

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 > okt.to/Ytjo0g

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 > okt.to/wlAyWu

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 > okt.to/YCFsEQ

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 > okt.to/GbfMN7

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 > okt.to/e1OSRa

PE Hub’s Q1 2026 report breaks down the data, trends and sectors shaping private equity dealmaking right now 👉 okt.to/jOmVoh

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

🚨 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 > okt.to/xCFcnr

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 > okt.to/T4E0iF

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: okt.to/1Wpe0V #PrivateEquity

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: okt.to/PuRSFm #PrivateEquity

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: okt.to/lK0O47 #PrivateEquity

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: okt.to/bNCXsG

Searchlight Capital Partners has exited RWI provider Euclid Transactional to CRC Group, highlighting growing demand for transactional risk insurance in M&A. Meanwhile Monomoy has agreed to buy Jiffy Lube from Shell for about $1.3bn. Read more: okt.to/6bF7zL

Infrastructure maintenance and water services are drawing PE capital. H.I.G. Capital-backed Coriant makes another add-on, while EQT and Ambienta pursue water treatment deals. Plus, Level 20’s Gurpreet Manku on diversity progress. Read more: okt.to/BJsDMr

Sports is emerging as a serious PE asset class. At NEXUS 2026, leaders from Arctos, 26North and Clearlake shared why institutional capital is moving into sports, from durable league cashflows to global media growth. Read more: okt.to/24NGAs

Streaming data and studio alignment are reshaping music investing. Cutting Edge Group’s Tim Hegarty explains why the firm targets film and TV composer catalogs, including its latest deal for Emmy-winning composer John Paesano. Read more: okt.to/bi8vY0

🎥 “The era of easy returns, easy private equity is over.” At NEXUS 2026, Brookfield PE president David Nowak told PE Hub that operating improvements, not financial engineering, will separate winners in this cycle. Watch the full interview: okt.to/YuM1xH

Health-focused brands are leading PE food deals in 2026. Protein, wellness and GLP-1 tailwinds are lifting valuations, while traditional snacking faces pressure. Read the full interview: okt.to/7lIvyT