https://pitchbook.com/tag/energy energy en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 22:54:09 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/nextera-dominion-combination-ushers-in-new-era-of-power-utilities-consolidation There's been a period of increased M&A activity in the sector, fueled by growing AI power demands. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:54:09 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/nextera-dominion-combination-ushers-in-new-era-of-power-utilities-consolidation https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/fervo-rides-data-center-energy-boom-with-35-ipo-pop The energy startup, which develops next-generation geothermal technology, raised $1.89 billion in its upsized IPO. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:50:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/fervo-rides-data-center-energy-boom-with-35-ipo-pop https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-markets-watch-trump-xi-summit-in-beijing The presidents of the US and China are meeting for the first time since October. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:45:04 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-markets-watch-trump-xi-summit-in-beijing https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/amazon-backed-x-energy-surges-27-in-nasdaq-debut The nuclear reactor developer previously planned to merge with a SPAC in 2023. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:23:18 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/amazon-backed-x-energy-surges-27-in-nasdaq-debut https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/energy-spike-creates-pressure-points-for-europes-leveraged-finance-market The leveraged loan, direct lending and high-yield bond markets are at risk of wider credit spreads. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:58 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/energy-spike-creates-pressure-points-for-europes-leveraged-finance-market https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-the-war-in-iran-is-changing-the-way-pe-thinks-about-energy For investors, energy security and the clean energy transition are no longer separate conversations. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:50 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-the-war-in-iran-is-changing-the-way-pe-thinks-about-energy https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/australias-superannuation-giants-have-us-infrastructure-on-the-mind IFM Investors has a plan to wean US local governments off municipal bonds and embrace institutional capital. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:08:34 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/australias-superannuation-giants-have-us-infrastructure-on-the-mind https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-buys-up-utilities-to-power-ai-boom Five of the largest-ever PE-backed acquisitions of power utilities were announced in the last three years, according to PitchBook data. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:34:26 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-buys-up-utilities-to-power-ai-boom https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-fusion-bulls-are-defying-vc-conventions Nuclear fusion has become an unusual venture category, where a scientifically risky startup can raise a nine-figure Series A from long-term supporters. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:39:55 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-fusion-bulls-are-defying-vc-conventions https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/could-an-underdog-energy-source-help-power-the-ai-boom The geothermal industry says there's a vast untapped energy source just underneath the Earth's surface, and that AI could help us find and benefit from it. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:09:08 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/could-an-underdog-energy-source-help-power-the-ai-boom https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-pe-holding-periods-fall-for-the-first-time-since-2020 Energy experienced the largest improvement among sectors, decreasing by 39% from its 2024 peak. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:36:35 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-pe-holding-periods-fall-for-the-first-time-since-2020 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/westwood-holdings-raises-300m-to-buy-stakes-in-energy-funds The secondaries market has taken off as pricing expectations of buyers and sellers narrow. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:32:32 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/westwood-holdings-raises-300m-to-buy-stakes-in-energy-funds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/increasing-ai-power-demands-help-fuel-pe-deals-in-european-energy Soaring electricity use driven by data centers, coupled with falling borrowing costs, has spurred investments into the continent's power grid. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:51:08 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/increasing-ai-power-demands-help-fuel-pe-deals-in-european-energy https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apollo-commits-6-5b-to-the-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm The UK deal with Ørsted for the Hornsea 3 project adds to the PE giant's growing European energy portfolio. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:32:48 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apollo-commits-6-5b-to-the-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm