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Carlyle and CVC DIF agree to acquire BauWatch from Haniel

Carlyle and CVC DIF have agreed to acquire European remote video surveillance provider BauWatch from Haniel, which will retain a 10% minority stake. The investors will support further technology investment, international expansion and growth across construction, infrastructure and renewable energy markets.

Thu Sep 17 2026Carlyle Group

Blackstone Launches Inside Blackstone, a New Podcast Exploring the Ideas, Technologies and Trends Shaping the Future Economy

Blackstone has launched Inside Blackstone, a new podcast featuring conversations with CEOs, founders, investors and operators shaping business, markets and the global economy. Hosted by Christine Anderson, the series explores emerging trends including AI, healthcare, consumer markets, finance and the future of work.

Tue Sep 15 2026Blackstone Group

Blackstone and ESR Announce Strategic Investment in Prime Korean Logistics Development

Blackstone has acquired a majority interest in Sanha Logistics Park II, a 334,000-square-metre logistics development in South Korea’s Seoul Metropolitan Area. The investment expands Blackstone’s Korean logistics portfolio, with ESR retaining a stake and continuing as development and asset manager.

Thu Sep 10 2026Blackstone Group

Blackstone to Acquire Flow Control Holdings, a Leader in Highly Engineered Data Center Liquid Cooling Components

Blackstone has agreed to acquire Flow Control Holdings, a provider of engineered flow-control components for data center liquid cooling and other critical industries. The transaction will combine Blackstone Capital Partners and Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, with Audax retaining a minority stake.

Thu Sep 10 2026Blackstone Group

Carlyle and Dynasty Equity Announce Closing of Minority Investments in the Seattle Seahawks

Carlyle and Dynasty Equity have completed minority investments in the Seattle Seahawks, supporting the Khosla family’s acquisition of the NFL franchise. The deal expands Carlyle’s exposure to the growing sports investment market through a long-term stake in one of the league’s most established teams.

Thu Sep 03 2026Carlyle Group

Circuit of The Americas and Carlyle Enter into Strategic Partnership to Support Next Phase of Growth

Carlyle’s Global Credit platform is providing structured capital to support Circuit of The Americas’ expansion into year-round hospitality, entertainment and destination experiences. The financing will accelerate projects including COTALAND, a planned water park and a future on-site resort while COTA remains locally owned and operated.

Mon Aug 24 2026Carlyle Group

EQT Life Sciences participates in Vaderis Therapeutics' USD 152 million Series B financing

EQT Life Sciences is investing $17.5 million in Vaderis Therapeutics as part of the biotech’s $152 million Series B financing. The funding will support the initiation of a global Phase 3 trial for engasertib, a potential first treatment for the rare vascular disease HHT.

Tue Aug 11 2026EQT Group

Air Canada Announces CDN$2.5 Billion Minority Equity Investment in Aeroplan Led by Blackstone and La Caisse

Blackstone and La Caisse are leading a CDN$2.5 billion minority investment in Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program, valuing the business at CDN$10 billion. The deal unlocks capital for Air Canada while allowing the airline to retain operational control and accelerate debt repayment and share buybacks.

Tue Aug 11 2026Blackstone Group

NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital

NVIDIA is partnering with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to mobilize over $500 billion in capital for AI infrastructure. The new financing platforms aim to establish compute as an investable infrastructure asset class and accelerate the global buildout of AI factories.

Mon Aug 10 2026Brookfield Asset Management

NVIDIA Partners with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital

NVIDIA has partnered with Blackstone and five other major financial institutions to mobilize more than $500 billion for the global expansion of AI infrastructure. The initiative aims to establish dedicated financing platforms that treat large-scale compute capacity as a new, investable infrastructure asset class.

Mon Aug 10 2026Blackstone Group

Carlyle Group

Washington, DC, United States

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. With $441 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents.

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Blackstone Group

New York, United States

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds.

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EQT Group

Stockholm, Sweden

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organisation with nearly three decades of consistent investment performance across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies

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Brookfield Asset Management

Toronto, Canada

Brookfield is invested in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses around the world that form the backbone of the global economy. With over $925 billion in assets under management, and over 100 years’ experience as an owner and operator, we put our own capital to work in virtually every transaction, aligning interests with our partners and investors, and bringing the strengths of our operational expertise, global reach and large-scale capital to bear in everything we do.

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