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Defense, data centers and AI driving private equity manufacturing investments

Defense-related companies made up 29% of private equity-led acquisitions in the first half of 2026. Another 29% came from data center and AI-related companies, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder project.

By Manufacturing Dive

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Defense, data centers and AI driving private equity manufacturing investments
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