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Europe Tech Fund Said In Talks to Back AI Startup ElevenLabs - Bloomberg.com

https://newsx.io/2026/09/17/europe-tech-fund-said-in-talks-to-back-ai-startup-elevenlabs-bloomberg-com-2/

Europe Tech Fund Said In Talks to Back AI Startup ElevenLabs

2026-09-17

Deals & Exits

Main Capital’s Sjoerd Aarts shares plans as firm ups UK presence; Clearlake grows Chelsea FC stake; CVC DIF, Carlyle and EQT in security deals

PE Hub · Sep 17, 2026 (Today)

EQT’s Mid Market Europe fund has signed a definitive agreement to sell Ontinue, an AI-powered managed cybersecurity services provider focused on Microsoft architecture, to Quorum Cyber.

Main Capital gets busy with UK deals after opening London office

PE Hub · Sep 17, 2026 (Today)

Expansion is a ‘natural next step’ for the software-focused private equity firm, Sjoerd Aarts, managing partner and head of Benelux and UK, tells PE Hub.

AI Infrastructure Stock Forgent Power, Cardiovascular Play Kestra In Earnings Spotlight

Investor's Business Daily · Sep 11, 2026 (6 days ago)

Forgent stock had a successful IPO, but the AI infrastructure stock is down sharply ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

AI Strategy & Adoption

Why 2026 Is the Inflection Year for AI Adoption in Private Equity - TechBullion

TechBullion · Sep 12, 2026 (5 days ago)

Why 2026 Is the Inflection Year for AI Adoption in Private Equity

From AI pilots to private equity portfolio performance - kpmg.com [source]

kpmg.com · Sep 08, 2026 (9 days ago)

From AI pilots to private equity portfolio performance

More AI x PE

Carlyle and CVC DIF agree to acquire BauWatch from Haniel

PE Hub · Sep 17, 2026 (Today)

BauWatch protects construction sites and critical infrastructure across 12 European markets through remote video surveillance, AI-enabled monitoring and 24/7 alarm response.

Bain Capital Ventures raises $1.6bn fund to back ‘next-gen’ AI startups - privateequitywire.co.uk

privateequitywire.co.uk · Sep 17, 2026 (Today)

Bain Capital Ventures raises $1.6bn fund to back ‘next-gen’ AI startups

Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform

TechCrunch AI · Sep 17, 2026 (Today)

Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies

Getting Past the AI Value Paradox in Private Equity - Bain & Company

Bain & Company · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

Getting Past the AI Value Paradox in Private Equity

Bain Capital’s VC arm closes $1.6bn Fund XI with AI, early-stage focus - Alternatives Watch

Alternatives Watch · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

Bain Capital’s VC arm closes $1.6bn Fund XI with AI, early-stage focus

KKR, Brookfield lead global rush into Korea’s AI data centers - Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea JoongAng Daily · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

KKR, Brookfield lead global rush into Korea’s AI data centers

Private Equity Finds a New Way to Bet on AI: Data Center Services - Benzinga

Benzinga · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

Private Equity Finds a New Way to Bet on AI: Data Center Services

Bain Capital Ventures Announces $1.6B New Fund to Invest in Founders Building for an Abundant Post-AGI World - Business Wire

Business Wire · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

Bain Capital Ventures Announces $1.6B New Fund to Invest in Founders Building for an Abundant Post-AGI World

Blackstone Buys the Plumbing Behind AI’s Heat Problem - Private Equity Professional

Private Equity Professional · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

Blackstone Buys the Plumbing Behind AI’s Heat Problem

BofA and PNC respond to rising AI fears; Sen. Warren probes private equity's bet on life insurers—and more in Bankers' Hours - LinkedIn

LinkedIn · Sep 15, 2026 (2 days ago)

BofA and PNC respond to rising AI fears; Sen. Warren probes private equity's bet on life insurers—and more in Bankers' Hours

Private Equity Daily: FirstMark and Chemistry Ventures Back Exchange for AI Computing

WSJ · Sep 15, 2026 (2 days ago)

Private Equity Daily: FirstMark and Chemistry Ventures Back Exchange for AI Computing

Private equity’s new AI overlords?

Financial Times · Sep 15, 2026 (2 days ago)

Private equity’s new AI overlords?

Benchmark Yield Hits 5%. How Will Stocks Respond To A Fed Rate Hike?

Investor's Business Daily · Sep 14, 2026 (3 days ago)

The 10-year Treasury yield touched 5% Monday for the first time since October 2023. Will the stock market continue to fall if the Fed raises interest rates?

Canadian private equity veterans look beyond the AI doomsday debate with $525m fund

WSJ · Sep 14, 2026 (3 days ago)

Canadian private equity veterans look beyond the AI doomsday debate with $525m fund

Private Equity’s AI Binge Tests Investors’ Appetite for Risk - Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg.com · Sep 10, 2026 (7 days ago)

Private Equity’s AI Binge Tests Investors’ Appetite for Risk

Lyric AI catches eye of private equity buyer as potential valuation reaches $5B - HealthExec

HealthExec · Sep 09, 2026 (8 days ago)

Lyric AI catches eye of private equity buyer as potential valuation reaches $5B

AI in Private Equity: Practical Use Cases, Case Studies, & Lessons Learned - Forvis Mazars US

Forvis Mazars US · Sep 08, 2026 (9 days ago)

AI in Private Equity: Practical Use Cases, Case Studies, & Lessons Learned

Zaigo Launches Engineering-Led AI Due Diligence for Private Equity Investors - markets.businessinsider.com [source]

markets.businessinsider.com · Sep 08, 2026 (9 days ago)

Zaigo Launches Engineering-Led AI Due Diligence for Private Equity Investors

Mergermarket | Private equity firms widen AI power infrastructure bets - White & Case LLP [source]

White & Case LLP · Sep 04, 2026 (13 days ago)

Mergermarket | Private equity firms widen AI power infrastructure bets

Fundraising & Capital

Bain Capital Ventures Raises $1.6 Billion Fund XI for Early-Stage AI Investments - citybiz

citybiz · Sep 16, 2026 (Yesterday)

Bain Capital Ventures Raises $1.6 Billion Fund XI for Early-Stage AI Investments

Radical’s new Canadian-based VC fund secures $1-billion for AI megadeals - The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail · Sep 15, 2026 (2 days ago)

Radical’s new Canadian-based VC fund secures $1-billion for AI megadeals

Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker '26: Epsilon Health nabs $27.6M; Implicity secures $40M - Fierce Healthcare

Fierce Healthcare · Sep 11, 2026 (6 days ago)

Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker '26: Epsilon Health nabs $27.6M; Implicity secures $40M

Peter Thiel-Backed AI Startup Cognition Raises Funds at $48 Billion Valuation

WSJ · Sep 09, 2026 (8 days ago)

Peter Thiel-Backed AI Startup Cognition Raises Funds at $48 Billion Valuation

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