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The AI-Native Enterprise Services Firm Backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman Announces Acquisition of Fractional AI

The newly launched AI-native enterprise services firm backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman has acquired Fractional AI to establish its core delivery and implementation capabilities.

Sun Jun 21 2026Blackstone Group

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners partially divests 500MW Devilla BESS project to Scottish National Investment Bank and Nuclear Liabilities Fund

Devilla BESS is a 500MW construction-stage battery project that, upon commissioning in 2028, is set to become one of the biggest of its kind in Europe.

Mon Jun 08 2026Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Carlyle to Acquire Chung Ho Group in Korea

Carlyle has agreed to acquire up to 100% of Chung Ho Group, a leading Korean home and healthcare appliance rental platform, through its Carlyle Asia Partners buyout fund. The investment aims to support the company's next phase of growth by strengthening its brand, expanding product innovation, and capitalizing on rising demand for health-focused subscription-based home appliances.

Mon Jun 08 2026Carlyle Group

Triton Partners to acquire Flender from Carlyle

Carlyle has agreed to sell Flender, a global leader in drivetrain and wind energy technology, to Triton Partners, marking the exit of a carve-out investment initiated in 2021. During Carlyle’s ownership, Flender strengthened its position in wind and industrial drive systems, expanded internationally, and enhanced its service and innovation capabilities.

Wed Jun 03 2026Carlyle Group

Carlyle Appoints Kate Heinzelman as General Counsel

Carlyle has appointed Kate Heinzelman as its new General Counsel, effective June 29, 2026, bringing in a senior legal leader with extensive experience across U.S. government, national security, and private practice. She will oversee Carlyle’s global legal and compliance function and report directly to CEO Harvey Schwartz, as the firm continues to strengthen its governance and regulatory capabilities.

Mon Jun 01 2026Carlyle Group

EQT sets target fund size for EQT Infrastructure VII at EUR 21 billion

EQT has set a EUR 21 billion target for its EQT Infrastructure VII fund, continuing its flagship infrastructure investment strategy focused on long-term ownership of essential assets globally.

Sun May 31 2026EQT Group

EQT and Google Accelerate AI Adoption for Global Businesses

QT and Google Cloud have formed a strategic partnership to bring agentic AI capabilities, including Gemini models and AI infrastructure, to more than 300 EQT portfolio companies worldwide. The collaboration aims to accelerate responsible AI adoption at scale, enabling portfolio companies to build, deploy, and commercialize AI agents more rapidly and securely.

Thu May 28 2026EQT Group

Apogee Therapeutics Announces $1.3 Billion Strategic Financing Collaboration with Blackstone Life Sciences to Advance Phase 3 Development and Commercialization of Zumilokibart

Apogee Therapeutics has secured up to $1.3 billion in non-dilutive financing from Blackstone Life Sciences to support the late-stage development and potential commercialization of zumilokibart.

Wed May 27 2026Blackstone Group

EIF commits EUR 200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to scale European biogas production

The European Investment Fund has committed EUR 200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Advanced Bioenergy Fund II, marking the official launch of the fund. The initiative will support the development of large-scale biomethane projects across Europe, strengthening energy security and advancing the EU’s climate and decarbonisation goals.

Thu May 21 2026Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

EQT selected to lead the Scaleup Europe Fund

EQT has been selected by the European Commission to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund, a public-private initiative designed to help Europe’s most promising technology companies scale into global leaders.

Mon May 18 2026EQT Group

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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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Copenhagen O, Denmark

CIP is a global, multi-strategy fund manager specialising in renewable energy infrastructure investments and is among the largest fund managers globally within renewables with 12 funds raised to date and approximately EUR 28 billion in aggregate commitments to date.

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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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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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