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INVL Asset Management launches strategic lending fund targeting private equity credit

Private Equity Insights

The fund will invest in a vehicle managed by 17Capital, a private credit firm that lends to private equity managers, investors, and funds using net asset value (NAV) as collateral. The strategy provides investors with indirect exposure to private equity through credit instruments.

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BlackRock expands private equity focus with new financing initiative

Private Equity Insights

The firm is looking to extend its role beyond investing client capital to managing funds for private equity and alternative asset managers, according to Chief Financial Officer Martin Small. This move follows BlackRocks $30bn expansion into private credit, financial data, and infrastructure assets in 2023.

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HOOPP reports 9.7% return in 2024, boosted by private equity and stocks

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The pension fund’s net assets grew to $123bn as of December 31, up from $112.6bn in 2023. Infrastructure assets also performed well, with a 12.3% Source: Yahoo Finance If you think we missed any important news, please do not hesitate to contact us at news@pe-insights.com. HOOPPs public equities portfolio delivered a 17.9%

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This Cryptocurrency May Be Down 73%, but It Has Explosive Long-Term Potential

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The asset tokenization trend Chainlink is at the forefront of the asset tokenization trend, which is taking the financial world by storm. In simple terms, asset tokenization refers to the process of transforming real-world assets into digital assets on a blockchain. Image source: Getty Images.

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OpenAI appoints Adebayo Ogunlesi to board, highlighting AI infrastructure focus

Private Equity Insights

GIP, a private equity firm managing over $100bn in assets, owns stakes in Gatwick Airport and offshore wind projects. Read more IFM Investors acquires 49% stake in Splend to drive rideshare growth IFM Investors has acquired a 49% stake in Splend, a $200m startup providing vehicle financing. Source: Reuters Can’t stop reading?

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Deutsche Bank grants DWS exclusive access to private credit deals amid market expansion

Private Equity Insights

The deal, announced Tuesday, strengthens DWSs foothold in the alternative assets sector by providing first-look access to asset-based finance, direct lending, and other private credit transactions. DWS CEO Stefan Hoops emphasized that private credit is a critical offering for investors seeking exposure to real-economy assets.

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Private credit funds take control of Alacrity in $4.3bn restructuring backed by BlackRock

Private Equity Insights

A consortium of private credit funds, including Antares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, KKR, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has agreed to take control of Alacrity. When BlackRock made its investment, Alacrity carried around $1bn in senior debt and $500m in junior debt, financed by Goldman Sachs wealth management division.