PE Weekly: M&A Roundup for July 10-16, 2026
Energy infrastructure and logistics fuel M&A, plus new fundraising announcements, and AI investments across the portfolio
News & Trends
Q3 Dealmaker Sentiment Highlights a Need for Discipline
ACG and GF Data’s Q3 Market Pulse Survey reveals areas of concern in the middle market, including valuations, recessionary risk, and the need for a calculated approach to M&A
50 Notable Acquisitions by ACG Members in Q2 2026
View the list from Private Equity Info showing recent platform acquisitions
Carving Out a Win: How to Get Carve-Outs Right
Baker Tilly discusses carve-out transactions at a time in dealmaking when getting them right is more crucial than ever
Inside GF Data’s AI Upgrade
Bob Dunn offers an inside look into recent AI upgrades to GF Data
PE Weekly: Services Businesses Prove a Versatile Target for M&A Dealmakers
Investors continue to embrace the services sector, from waste hauling to forensic insurance service providers
The Apprenticeship Returns to Fill the AI Talent Gap
Daniel Pianko of Achieve Partners discusses his firm's strategy to arm portcos with much-needed AI talent
The PE Trends That Will Drive H2
Trivest Partners offers a look into the second half of 2026 for middle-market dealmaking
PE Weekly: Taco Bell, YumEarth Deals Place Food and Beverage in M&A Spotlight
Plus, deals across banking, consulting, and other professional services
Middle-Market Healthcare Deals Facing Tighter State Oversight
Several states have lowered the threshold at which healthcare deals trigger regulatory review. Venable’s Ari Markenson explains the impact of these evolving transaction review laws.
