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Travis Kalanick stated he has no regrets regarding the potential 2014 acquisition of Lyft by Uber, citing that cultural differences were too great for the companies to merge. The talks collapsed over valuation disagreements and issues like Lyft's carstache effort. Separately, Kalanick recently launched Atoms, a robotics company, which successfully raised $1.7 billion in equity funding.

Bain Capital announced its intention to acquire the bubble tea chain Gong cha. This news comes amidst regulatory pressure faced by rival company MBK in South Korea.

Bain Capital-controlled Dhoot Transmission Ltd. is preparing to launch its initial public offering in August after completing investor roadshows, according to sources. The IPO is valued at $325 million.

Vitabiotics, the maker of Perfectil, was sold to US-based Bain Capital for £900 million, resulting in a windfall for a Dragons' Den star. The acquisition marks a significant financial gain for the UK health and beauty company's stakeholders.

EQT AB is increasing its tender offer price for Japan’s Kakaku.com Inc., escalating its bidding war with LY Corp. and Bain Capital for the online data firm.

Yuji Sugimoto of Bain Capital, who led the acquisition of Toshiba Memory (now Kioxia), stated that South Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix have a structural advantage due to centralized decision-making. Kioxia's stock surged over 4,000% since its 2024 listing, driven by AI demand, but Sugimoto argued that Japanese corporate governance would have hindered its turnaround. Bain has exited its stake in Kioxia.

Bain Capital and Advent have partnered on a new proposal to acquire a stake in Brazil's fourth-largest health insurer, Amil. Owner Jose Seripieri Filho is open to selling a portion of his stake while retaining control.

AI is driving major financial gains in private equity, with Bain Capital poised to earn a $15 billion profit from its investment in chipmaker Kioxia.

Bain Capital is set to earn $15 billion in profits from its 2018 acquisition of Kioxia, formerly known as Toshiba Memory. The deal is highlighted as one of the most lucrative private equity transactions to date.

Bain Capital has made a non-binding bid to acquire Australia's oOh!Media. The proposed transaction involves a potential takeover of the outdoor advertising company.

Tools for Humanity, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman, is laying off employees amid struggles to generate revenue with its iris-scanning 'Orb' device. Despite a $2.5 billion valuation and backing from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, the company faces challenges in proving its technology's viability and regulatory acceptance.

A new AI-powered robotic system called SmartBay can change tires in half the time it takes a human, with a single technician able to manage up to three bays simultaneously. The system is developed by Automated Tire Inc., a company founded by serial tire entrepreneur Andy Chalofsky. The technology aims to revolutionize the tire service industry, which is struggling to hire technicians amidst increasing demand.

Volkswagen is reportedly shortlisting EQT Group, CVC, and Bain for a potential deal involving Everllence. The article mentions an Everllence sign outside a facility, suggesting the company's presence in the market.