BlackRock is in advanced talks to acquire HPS Investment Partners for approximately $12 billion, surpassing its estimated $10 billion valuation. Meanwhile, Protective Industrial Products will purchase Honeywell's PPE business for $1.33 billion, expected to close in early 2025. LeapFrog Investments has successfully raised $1.02 billion for its fourth fund, focusing on healthcare and financial services in growth markets, while Aegis Ventures expands its Digital Consortium with two new health system partners to innovate healthcare technologies.