Apollo Backs QXO With $1.2B War Chest for Acquisition Spree
QXO, Inc. is loading up on dry powder—and it’s coming from one of Wall Street’s most influential dealmakers.
QXO, Inc. is loading up on dry powder—and it’s coming from one of Wall Street’s most influential dealmakers.
Cohere Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm specializing in technology and tech-enabled services, has made a strategic growth investment in Leverege, a Rockville, Maryland-based provider of AI-native software solutions leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) and VisionAI technology.
Private equity firms thrive—or stumble—on the strength of their people. Black Bay Partners, a Houston-based PE shop specializing in energy, chemicals, and related industrial investments, just beefed up its roster in a significant way. The firm announced five new hires across legal and investment roles and two promotions, signaling its intent to double down on sector expertise as energy transitions, geopolitics, and industrial demand reshape the playing field.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has added a fresh $10 million investment to its portfolio, backing the leveraged buyout of a third-party tax collection company that serves local governments across the Southeastern U.S. The deal underscores the growing private equity interest in niche public-sector service providers, particularly those leveraging data to boost efficiency and compliance.
ROYC, a leading provider of end-to-end private markets solutions, has structured a new Private Wealth Access Fund in partnership with The Riverside Company. The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on high-growth companies with an enterprise value of up to $400 million. Since 1988, Riverside has made over 1,000 investments and manages…
Bregal Investments, a leading private equity investment firm, has announced the appointment of Neil Syers as its new Chief Financial Officer. Based in London, Syers will lead Bregal’s global finance operations, supporting the firm’s strategic growth across investment strategies and geographies.
FinaTech, a financial technology company, has introduced a game-changing patented solution designed to transform the private equity landscape. By lowering capital costs, offering greater flexibility, and providing access to a broader range of investors especially retail investors FinaTech’s new credit enhanced fund structure significantly improves the traditional limited partner-general partner (LP-GP) model.
Argo Infrastructure Partners, a premier North American mid-market asset manager founded by Jason Zibarras, has announced the successful recap of a series of strategic financings across its expansive portfolio. With a focus on essential infrastructure—including utilities, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure—Argo has raised approximately $2 billion over the past 12 months. These transactions strengthen the capital structures of its 18 portfolio companies, supporting investment, growth, and long-term value creation.