Tag Archives: Private Equity
Anthropic Reportedly Eyeing $800B Valuation:
(HedgeCo.Net) The artificial intelligence arms race has entered a new—and arguably unprecedented—phase. Anthropic, one of the leading frontier AI developers, is reportedly entertaining investment offers that would value the company at a staggering $800 billion. If confirmed, the figure would not only […]
iCapital & Envestnet Expand “UMA” Powerhouse: The Final Mile in Retailizing Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) The long-anticipated convergence between traditional wealth management and alternative investments took a decisive step forward this week, as iCapital and Envestnet announced a sweeping expansion of their strategic partnership. At the core of the announcement is a structural innovation that could reshape the […]
The “Operational Pivot”: S&P Global’s 2026 Private Equity Survey:
(HedgeCo.Net) — A landmark report released this week by S&P Global is signaling a profound shift in the DNA of the private equity industry. According to its 2026 Global Private Equity Survey, 71% of general partners (GPs) now prioritize operational value creation over […]
Court Square Capital Partners Closes $3.8 Billion Fund V:
A Signal of Strength in the Mid-Market Buyout Landscape as Private Equity Navigates a Higher-Rate Era (HedgeCo.Net) Court Square Capital Partners has announced the successful close of its fifth flagship buyout vehicle, raising $3.8 billion in total capital commitments—well above its original target. […]
Blackstone and TPG Finalize Hologic Acquisition:
Private Equity Returns to Scale: (HedgeCo.Net) — In a landmark transaction that underscores the reawakening of large-scale private equity dealmaking, Blackstone and TPG have officially completed their acquisition of Hologic, marking one of the most significant healthcare buyouts of the year. Valued at approximately $79 per […]
H.I.G’s Succession and Strategy: Leadership Transition at $74 Billion Private Markets Giant:
Succession, Scale, and Strategy: Inside the Transition at Private Markets Powerhouse: (HedgeCo.Net) — In a significant leadership transition that reflects both maturity and momentum within the private markets industry, H.I.G. Capital has announced that Co-President Brian Schwartz will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. […]
Intel Reclaims Strategic Control: The $14.2 Billion Buyback from Apollo Global Management Signals a New Era for Semiconductor Financing:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a landmark transaction that underscores the evolving relationship between corporate issuers and private capital, Intel Corporation has agreed to repurchase the 49% equity stake in its Ireland Fab 34 joint venture from Apollo Global Management for $14.2 billion. The deal represents one […]
Paramount’s $81 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Signals a New Era for Event-Driven Investing:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what is quickly becoming one of the most consequential media transactions of the decade, Paramount has reportedly secured $24 billion in equity commitments from a consortium of Gulf sovereign wealth funds to support an $81 billion takeover of Warner […]
The $1.2 Trillion Private Equity “Comeback”
(HedgeCo.Net) The private equity industry has officially crossed a symbolic and strategic threshold. After two years defined by stalled dealmaking, valuation mismatches, and cautious capital deployment, global private equity deal value has surged past $1.2 trillion—marking the strongest resurgence since […]
BlackRock Cuts Equity Risk Amid “Energy Supply Shock”: A Strategic Pivot Signals Rising Macro Tensions:
(HedgeCo.Net) — In a move that is reverberating across global markets, BlackRock—the world’s largest asset manager—has shifted to a more cautious stance on U.S. equities, citing what it describes as a prolonged “energy supply shock” driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the […]
Blackstone’s $250M UAE Play:
A Strategic Bet on the Gulf’s Digital Infrastructure Boom: (HedgeCo.Net) Blackstone has officially announced a $250 million investment into Advanced Digital Gaming Technology (ADGT), a payments and data intelligence platform based in the United Arab Emirates. In partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Raya Holding, […]