Private equity stories

Aug 12, 2026

OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2 billion at $12 billion valuation

Thrive Holdings has secured $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors including SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital. The company operates as a private equity firm focused on bringing AI solutions to enterprise clients.

Aug 12, 20262 sources

Aug 3, 2026

Curium to take radiopharma company Lantheus private in $8 billion deal

Nuclear medicine company Curium has struck a deal to take Lantheus Holdings Inc. private in a transaction worth approximately $8 billion.

Aug 3, 20262 sources

Jul 15, 2026

Stripe and Advent International Make $53 Billion Takeover Offer for PayPal

Payment processor Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal Holdings for $60.50 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $53 billion. PayPal's stock surged 14-15% following the news.

Jul 15, 20267 sources