Irth currently holds about a 10% stake in Papa John's, with roughly half of that exposure held through derivatives. Sources said the company is reviewing the offer and could also attract competing bids. The renewed interest highlights continued private equity activity around consumer brands. Irth's latest proposal includes backing from Brookfield Asset Management, underscoring strong institutional support behind the bid. Subscribe to our Newsletter to increase your edge. Don't worry about the news anymore, through our newsletter you'll receive weekly access to what is happening. Join 120,000 other PE professionals today....
The private equity firm is working with Citigroup to evaluate potential transactions that could include a sale or strategic partnership. Sources said a deal could value the business at several hundred million dollars. Since its launch, the company has expanded through acquisitions across the region. Oona acquired Indonesian insurer Abda and Philippine-based MIIC through subsidiary Aseana Insurance Investments Holdings. The potential transaction comes as Warburg Pincus continues to expand its activity across Asia. The firm has recently backed several regional investments, including infrastructure and corporate services platforms. Its broader dealmaking includes participation in the $7bn take-private of logistics platform ESR Group last year. The firm has also pursued investments in corporate services provider Acclime and Haier Smart Home's Indian unit. Subscribe to our Newsletter to increase your edge. Don't worry about the news anymore, through our newsletter you'll receive weekly access to what is happening. Join 120,000 other PE professionals today....
The fundraising reflects growing institutional demand for infrastructure assets such as electricity grids, transport networks, and data centres. Private equity investors have increasingly stepped in to finance critical infrastructure as governments seek to modernise ageing systems. Industry momentum remains strong. Private infrastructure funds raised a record $208bn globally in 2025, more than double the amount collected two years earlier, according to figures cited in the report. I Squared told investors it is approaching more than $17bn in total capital raised across several strategies. These include funds focused on emerging markets infrastructure and private credit opportunities. The firm has already begun deploying capital from its flagship vehicle. Investments include toll road infrastructure in India and a tyre recycling business in North America. In parallel, I Squared has secured about $2bn for a strategy targeting infrastructure in developing regions against a $3bn goal. It is also nearing $2.5bn for a credit strategy, exceeding its original $1.5bn fundraising target....
If completed, the venture would adopt a model similar to that used by Palantir Technologies. The structure would combine software with consulting services designed to help businesses integrate artificial intelligence tools into their operations. However, Reuters reported that the Pentagon later informed senior officials that Anthropic's tools, including its Claude AI system, could continue to be used beyond an earlier planned phase-out period if deemed critical to national security. Subscribe to our Newsletter to increase your edge. Don't worry about the news anymore, through our newsletter you'll receive weekly access to what is happening. Join 120,000 other PE professionals today....
