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BC Partners eyes up to €6bn for new flagship fund, leveraging strong exit activity

Private Equity Insights

Investor preferences have shifted toward larger asset managers with diversified strategies or niche specialists, making fundraising more competitive. The London-based private equity firm expects to launch fundraising in the second quarter of 2025 and targets a first close by year-end.

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The World’s Largest Asset Managers – 2024

Pension Pulse

Benefits Canada reports world's 500 largest asset managers’ AUM up 12.5% in 2023: The world’s 500 largest asset managersassets under management increased by 12.5 North American asset managers accounted for nearly two-thirds (60.8 Asset managers located in the U.S. equity and 29.0%

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Hargreaves Lansdown, Thoma Bravo, and Brookfield leverage EU’s low valuations

Private Equity Wire

In December, Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s investment division agreed to acquire Dutch drugmaker Synthon for over 2bn from UK buyout firm BC Partners. Several significant deals have involved changes in ownership among private equity firms or shifts in the composition of investment consortiums.

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BlackRock EPS Beats, Revenue Misses

The Motley Fool

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) , the world's largest asset manager, showcased a strong fiscal performance for the first quarter of 2025, released on April 11. Assets Under Management (AUM), in billions $11,584 N/A $10,473 +10.6% However, revenue fell a bit short, coming in at $5.28 billion against the anticipated $5.29

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Sagard launches first private equity fund for retail investors

Private Equity Insights

Sagard, a global alternative asset manager, launched its first private equity fund designed for Canadian accredited investors. Sagard aims to deliver strong returns by leveraging its expertise in alternative investments and its track record in private equity.

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Investcorp acquires Italian alternative payments innovator Epipoli

Private Equity Insights

Investcorp plans to support Epipolis expansion by leveraging its expertise and resources to drive operational efficiencies and market growth. read more Sagard launches first private equity fund for retail investors Sagard, a global alternative asset manager, launched its first private equity fund designed for.

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Getting and Optimizing Leverage in Private Equity

Private Equity Insights

Unlock the power of leverage in private equity. Discover the advantages of a relationship bank providing leverage on both fund and portfolio level, optimizing your investments for maximum returns. However, the structure of leveraged finance in CEE differs from Western Europe, being less aggressive, particularly in the mid-cap market.