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Lightrock plans $500 million energy fund Accelerate7 to back Indian growth stage clean tech startups

Lightrock plans $500 million energy fund Accelerate7 to back Indian growth stage clean tech startups

PE firm Lightrock is launching its $500 million, energy-focused fund Accelerate7, aiming to back growth-stage startups across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Lightrock expects a meaningful allocation to India, targeting companies advancing UN SDG 7 through energy storage, electric mobility, sustainable energy transition, energy financing, and related enabling tech. The fund will invest $10–$50 million per startup, backed by a requirement for commercial viability and regular impact reporting. It has already invested in Euler Motors and SolarSquare.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 15 May 2026
Blackstone and CD&R weigh Magnum bids after Unilever spinout as shares wobble

Blackstone and CD&R weigh Magnum bids after Unilever spinout as shares wobble

Blackstone and CD&R are reportedly considering bids for Magnum Ice Cream Company, less than six months after Unilever spun the brand out. The firms are watching Magnum’s share price, which has slipped from an early-year peak of 16.5 euros to around 13 euros, near its IPO level. They also plan to wait for the company’s summer sales results, a key revenue period. Unilever still holds a 19.9% stake and plans to exit within five years.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Lightrock launches $500 million Accelerate7 fund to scale energy access and clean cooking across global south

Lightrock launches $500 million Accelerate7 fund to scale energy access and clean cooking across global south

London-based Lightrock has launched Accelerate7, a $500 million private equity fund aimed at scaling companies tackling energy access and clean cooking across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund will invest $10 million to $50 million in growth-stage businesses focused on electricity access, electric mobility, energy storage and clean cooking. Accelerate7 is backed by investors and energy firms including Shell, TotalEnergies and Equinor, and has already backed SolarSquare, Sun King, Euler Motors and ATEC Global.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Temasek and TPG eye new investors for Cloudnine raising $200 to $300 million at $1 billion valuation

Temasek and TPG eye new investors for Cloudnine raising $200 to $300 million at $1 billion valuation

Temasek and TPG Newquest have started a fundraising process for Cloudnine Hospitals, a specialist mother-and-child care chain, valuing it at about $1 billion. Sources say the two existing investors could collectively sell 20-30% of their stake to incoming partners, potentially raising $200-300 million if new buyers receive joint control. However, joint control may be trimmed to keep founders and current investors holding meaningful stakes. The plan aligns with rising demand for single-specialty hospitals in maternity and neonatal care.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Siemens Healthineers plans exit from American Oncology Institute deal worth up to 2000 crore

Siemens Healthineers plans exit from American Oncology Institute deal worth up to 2000 crore

Siemens Healthineers is exiting its Indian cancer care chain, American Oncology Institute (AOI), in a deal reportedly valued between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000 crore. Potential bidders include private equity funds and Healthcare Global Enterprises. AOI runs 16 hospitals across India and one in Sri Lanka, as Siemens aligns the move with its wider strategic review amid rapid growth in India’s oncology market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Indian law firms see deal boom with M&A advice across mergers private equity and global takeovers

Indian law firms see deal boom with M&A advice across mergers private equity and global takeovers

Indian law firms are handling thousands of mergers and acquisitions worth $130 billion, covering activity from private equity and venture capital to overseas takeovers. Lawyers expect strong momentum through this fiscal year and the next as companies use M&A not just for growth, but to rearchitect businesses and acquire capabilities—fueling demand for strategic cross-border legal counsel.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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Applied Aerospace and Defense files for US IPO after nearly 25% revenue surge

Applied Aerospace and Defense files for US IPO after nearly 25% revenue surge

Applied Aerospace and Defense, a private equity backed government contractor, has filed for a U.S. IPO after reporting a 24.8% revenue jump to $498.8 million in 2025. The company posted a $17 million net loss, but investors are watching its strong growth and its position supplying critical defense hardware.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
OnlyFans sells 16% stake to Architect Capital valuing it at 3.15 billion report

OnlyFans sells 16% stake to Architect Capital valuing it at 3.15 billion report

OnlyFans has struck a major financing deal, with Architect Capital buying a 16% stake for $535 million. The agreement implies a $3.15 billion valuation for the adult content platform that surged during the pandemic and helps creators earn via subscriptions. The company reportedly tops $1 billion in annual revenue, underscoring its staying power.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Apollo crosses 1 trillion in assets as quarterly profits top estimates again

Apollo crosses 1 trillion in assets as quarterly profits top estimates again

Apollo Global Management has crossed $1 trillion in assets under management, signaling a major scale milestone. The firm also beat Wall Street’s expectations for first-quarter profit, helped by record quarterly fee-related earnings. The update strengthens Apollo’s momentum as investors watch whether fee growth can sustain returns in a shifting markets backdrop.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Blue Owl weighs $30 billion sale of Asia operations as investor withdrawals tighten

Blue Owl weighs $30 billion sale of Asia operations as investor withdrawals tighten

Stack Infrastructure, backed by Blue Owl Capital, is reportedly exploring a sale of its Asia operations, with deal values potentially exceeding $30 billion. The move comes as Blue Owl faces investor withdrawal limits. Despite the liquidity pressure, global investors remain aggressive in Asia data centers, attracted by surging cloud computing and AI demand.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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TVS Capital’s 20 year strategy is being reversed and the reason is startling

TVS Capital’s 20 year strategy is being reversed and the reason is startling

TVS Capital spent two decades honing a particular approach to investing, only to question it now. The firm is reportedly looking to change course—potentially rethinking how it picks companies, supports founders, and manages risk—after concluding that what once worked may no longer fit today’s market realities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Ken on 6 May 2026
Premji Invest eyes big move in Emergent coding platform funding round

Premji Invest eyes big move in Emergent coding platform funding round

Premji Invest is reportedly in talks to invest in Emergent’s upcoming $250 million funding round, with the deal potentially valuing the coding platform at $1.5 billion. If it materializes, it would follow a recent $70 million raise only three months earlier, signaling rapid investor confidence and a fast-changing startup valuation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic team with private equity to sell enterprise AI at scale

OpenAI and Anthropic team with private equity to sell enterprise AI at scale

OpenAI and Anthropic are partnering with private equity firms through large joint ventures, deploying billions to speed up enterprise AI adoption. The strategy thrusts them into direct competition with traditional IT services providers, including major tech giants, as they move beyond models into high-value strategy and transformation work that enterprises spend on first.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Kone set to buy TK Elevator for 34 billion in Europes biggest takeover surge

Kone set to buy TK Elevator for 34 billion in Europes biggest takeover surge

Finnish lift maker Kone plans to acquire German rival TK Elevator in a $34-billion deal, positioning it among Europe’s biggest takeovers in recent times. The agreement involves TK Elevator’s private equity owners Advent International and Cinven, plus other investors. Together, the combined company would employ over 100,000 people and generate more than 20 billion euros in annual revenue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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Carlyle buys Knack RCM and Equalize RCM to build an AI native global healthcare billing powerhouse

Carlyle buys Knack RCM and Equalize RCM to build an AI native global healthcare billing powerhouse

Carlyle has taken a majority stake in US revenue cycle management firms Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM, combining them into an AI-native, multi-specialty platform. The strategy uses AI plus global delivery to scale operations, improve client outcomes, and reduce financial exposure that healthcare providers face across billing, coding, and collections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
SEBI fast tracks AIF scheme approvals letting funds launch in just 30 days

SEBI fast tracks AIF scheme approvals letting funds launch in just 30 days

SEBI has operationalized a fast-track mechanism for Alternative Investment Funds, aiming to reduce delays in launching new schemes. AIFs can circulate their Placement Memorandums and begin fundraising just 30 days after filing with SEBI, unless the regulator flags specific concerns. The change is effective immediately, potentially speeding up PE and VC fund launches.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
Siguler Guff puts 40 million into Trimex Foods to fuel Cinnabon and more expansion

Siguler Guff puts 40 million into Trimex Foods to fuel Cinnabon and more expansion

US private equity firm Siguler Guff has invested $40 million in Trimex Foods, the India franchise partner for brands including Chili's, Paul, and Cinnabon. The funding is designed to speed up Trimex’s pan-India rollout and help it onboard additional global restaurant brands. The move underscores growing investor confidence in India’s organized food services market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Brigade Group and Bain Capital JV to build 2 million sq ft in Bengaluru

Brigade Group and Bain Capital JV to build 2 million sq ft in Bengaluru

Brigade Group and Bain Capital will form a 50:50 joint venture to develop a 2 million sq ft mixed-use project in Bengaluru. The investment is about Rs 2,200 crore and will include Grade A office space plus a five-star hotel. The development is planned on ITPL Main Road in Whitefield, near the metro station.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Neo Alternative Asset Managers raises ₹1500 crore in first close for Infra Income Fund II

Neo Alternative Asset Managers raises ₹1500 crore in first close for Infra Income Fund II

Neo Alternative Asset Managers has hit a first close of ₹1,500 crore for its second infrastructure income fund, which targets ₹5,000 crore. The strategy focuses on de-risked infrastructure assets such as roads and renewable energy platforms to seek stable yields and capital preservation. Investor demand is buoyed by predictable cash flows and government-backed contracts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
KKR pumps Rs 1750 cr into Baby Memorial Hospital lifting total investment to Rs 5100 in two years

KKR pumps Rs 1750 cr into Baby Memorial Hospital lifting total investment to Rs 5100 in two years

KKR has committed another ₹1,750 crore to Baby Memorial Hospital, taking its total investment in the hospital chain to ₹5,100 crore over two years. Based in Kozhikode, the group plans to use the funds for acquisitions and expansion, expanding to nine hospitals across three southern states and targeting faster regional growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
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