Major Healthcare and AI Deals Dominate Private Equity Landscape

Anthropic, backed by Jeff Bezos, has emerged as a dominant force in the AI sector after its latest funding round catapulted its valuation to an impressive $183 billion ^[1]. This dramatic increase in valuation underscores the growing investor confidence in artificial intelligence companies and their potential to transform various industries.

In the healthcare sector, several major deals are reshaping the landscape. Cigna's Evernorth Health Services has announced a substantial $3.5 billion investment in Shield Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy previously under Walgreens ownership ^[2]. Meanwhile, CapVest is set to acquire a controlling stake in generics giant Stada in a massive €10 billion deal, marking one of the year's largest healthcare transactions ^[3].

The global tech investment scene continues to show vigor, particularly in Asia. In Japan, AI SaaS startup LayerX has secured $100 million in Series B funding, with participation from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ^[4]. Additionally, a significant development in India's tech ecosystem has emerged with the formation of the India Deep Tech Investment Alliance, comprising eight U.S. and Indian firms committing $1 billion to support deep tech startups ^[5].

1. Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic's Valuation Soars To $183 Billion After $1.3 Billion Funding Round
2. Cigna’s Evernorth Invests $3.5 Billion In Specialty Pharmacy Formerly Owned By Walgreens
3. CapVest to buy control of generics giant Stada in €10bn deal
4. Japanese AI SaaS Startup LayerX Raises $100 Million In Series B
5. India Deep Tech Investment Alliance commits $1 billion for startup growth