Private Equity Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

According to Bloomberg , this is the firms lowest target since 1999, following five consecutive funds that each raised $4bn or more. Firms including Insight Partners and American Securities have also been forced to lower their expectations amid a tougher capital-raising landscape.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

in commitments across six private equity funds and one private credit fund. The pension committed $155m to growth-focused private equity funds, including $50m to Bansk Fund II, $30m to GTCR Strategic Growth Fund II, and $75m to TPG Growth VI. In the buyout category, $197.2m in commitments across six.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A consortium led by private investment firms Starwood Capital Group and Warburg Pincus is working to finalise a deal to take ESR Group private, valuing the Hong Kong-listed real estate fund manager at over $7bn, according to a report by Reuters. The company raised $1.6bn during its 2019 IPO in Hong Kong, pricing shares at HKD16.8

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Nordic Capital has successfully closed its latest fund, Evolution II, at its 2bn hard cap, exceeding its initial target of 1.4bn. The re-up rate is reported to have exceeded 100% by capital, with strong commitments from both existing investors and new entrants.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

ChrysCapital Management has successfully raised $2.1bn for its latest private equity fund, marking a significant milestone as the largest-ever capital raise by an Indian buyout firm, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the deal.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

Global private equity dealmaking saw a 7% increase in buyout capital in 2024, reaching $511.6bn compared to $478.3bn in 2023, although the fundraising environment remained difficult, according to the Private Equity Q4 2024: Preqin Quarterly Update report. In 2024, 33% of funds closed within 18 months, up from 25% in 2023.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), an LA-based investment firm specialising in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors, has held the final closing of Shamrock Capital Growth Fund VI (Growth VI) and Shamrock Capital Clover Fund I (Clover I), with a combined $1.6bn in capital commitments.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

are in talks to provide as much as $8 billion in financing for a buyout of DocuSign Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG are also among the lenders considering a role in funding what would be the largest leveraged buyout of the year so far, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the transaction. KKR & Co.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Insignia Capital Group has closed its inaugural private equity fund on $358m, surpassing its original target. The oversubscribed fund secured commitments from over 30 investors, spanning endowments, public pensions, consultants, insurance companies, family offices, fund of funds and others.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

According to sources, Musk personally participated in the raise, alongside Darsana Capital Partners, which had previously acquired portions of Xs debt. The original $44bn buyout of Twitter, later rebranded as X, included at least $12.5bn in debt. Musk has a history of raising private capital for his ventures. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 10, 2023

Three private equity groups are reportedly all set to make their binding bids for Gautam Adani’s six-year-old shadow bank, Adani Capital. The three groups include Bain Capital, Carlyle Group and Cerberus Capital Management. The group is expecting 2-2.5 times the book value, amounting to a $20bn valuation.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

This is one of the most notable talent moves from investment banking to private credit to date, highlighting the growing shift of senior debt market professionals into the private capital space. Last year, Goldmans Luke Gillam joined AlbaCore Capital, while Bank of Americas Murad Khaled moved to Apollo Global Management.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Defence and government investor Godspeed Capital has raced to a $675m hard cap final close for its third flagship fund, just a year after raising its $250m sophomore fund. The post Godspeed Capital soars to $650m Fund III hard cap, just a year after $250m sophomore fund close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The country’s growing pool of pension funds and increasing corporate restructuring activities are drawing the attention of alternative investment firms worldwide. Lower interest rates are expected to further fuel leveraged buyouts, setting the stage for an active 2025, Deloitte reported. increase from the previous year.

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AltAssets

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Constellation Wealth Capital, the private equity investor launched last year with the aim of making wealth management deals, has hauled in $1bn to close its debut fund. The post Wealth management industry-focused PE firm Constellation Wealth Capital raises $1bn debut fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

European private equity major EQT has closed the largest buyout fund in the firm’s 30-year history with €22bn in total capital commitments, taking firm-wide assets to €232bn, according to a report by the Financial Times. read more The post EQT closes largest ever buyout fund at €22bn appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

It offers a robust regulatory framework, flexible fund structures, and strong access to global capital. Simplified impatriate rules and favourable capital gains treatment have drawn experienced investment professionals. Liquidity needs have driven demand, making Luxembourg a prime hub for secondary fund activity.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

Private equity funds returned 3.09%, slightly edging out private credits 3.06%, driven by increased buyout activity, lower interest rates, and narrowing private debt spreads. State Streets Nan Zhang believes private equity could continue to gain momentum if inflation remains stable and buyout performance strengthens.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 08, 2024 , 10:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Main Street Capital third-quarter earnings conference call. Image source: The Motley Fool. You may begin.

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AltAssets

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Dimension Capital, a two-year-old venture capital firm targeting the intersection of software and biotech, has reportedly raised $500m for its oversubscribed sophomore fund.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

PARTNER CONTENT Aqua Capital is a private equity firm managing investments in sustainable businesses across the Agribusiness & Food value chain. Founded in 2009, Aqua has raised over $1bn in capital, deploying it across 45 sector-disrupting companies, including those in technology and innovation, sustainability, and globalisation.

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AltAssets

JANUARY 23, 2025

French investor Essling Capital has beaten its target for its fourth global generalist co-investment fund by bringing in 120m at final close - and announced it is launching a GP secondaries strategy.

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AltAssets

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Germany early-stage investor Alstin Capital has raised €175m for the final close of its third fund, well above its initial €100m target. The post Germany’s Alstin eyes expanding European portfolio following €175m Fund III capital raising success appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

The deal marks a significant exit for the British buyout firm following heightened regulatory scrutiny of private equity ownership in the insurance sector. This scrutiny intensified after Cinven-backed Eurovita was placed into special administration in Italy due to capital shortfalls. Can`t stop reading?

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

However, one transaction stands out as altering which stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Berkshire Hathaway owns. Though the reinsurance operations were the crown jewel of this buyout, General Re also owned a specialty investment fund known as New England Asset Management (NEAM). billion, as of Sept.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Shares of Insignia Financial surged to a three-year high on Thursday after US-based private investment giant Bain Capital matched a revised takeover offer of AUD3.07bn ($1.92bn) from rival buyout firm CC Capital Partners, according to a report by Reuters.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Asset manager Capital Dynamics has raised about $1.1bn for its sixth flagship secondaries fund - a 40% jump compared to its last fund in the strategy. The post Capital Dynamics seals $1.1bn secondaries fund close, 40% more than predecessor fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The deal, valued at approximately $4.1bn, marks the end of an intense takeover battle with Bain Capital, which ultimately withdrew its bid earlier this week. KKRs buyout of Fuji Soft is set to become Japans largest take-private deal this year, according to LSEG data. Read more here.

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AltAssets

JANUARY 7, 2025

European private equity investor Vespa Capital has rebranded to Arlane amid announcing the 120m final close of its third fund. The post Vespa Capital rebrands to Arlane, raises 120m third fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 17, 2024

A growing number of private equity giants are considering new ways of exiting their portfolio companies — from private IPOs to selling their stakes to rivals – as they hunt for ways to return cash to investors, according to one of Europe’s largest buyout firms. Sinding said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 10, 2024

Shares in Peloton soared by as much as 18% on Tuesday after CNBC reported that several private equity firms are cons idering a buyout of the connected fitness company, which is looking to refinance its debt and return to growth after 13 consecutive quarters of losses. Read more: Private Equity Wire Can’t stop reading?

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Primo Health, a newly-launched private equity fund focused on small and medium-sized healthcare companies in Italy, has hit a $64m first close. The post EIF, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento backing helps Primo Capital healthcare fund to $64m first close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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AltAssets

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has launched its fourth corporate venture capital vehicle, bringing its total capital committed to the strategy to $1bn. The post Hitachi venture capital arm reaches $1bn of total capital through fourth fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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AltAssets

JANUARY 7, 2025

Town Hall Ventures, a VC investor launched six years ago to focus on the healthcare needs of vulnerable people, is eyeing up to $400m for its fourth fund. The post Underserved healthcare investment specialist Town Hall Ventures pulls in capital for $400m-targeting fourth fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

This IPO follows a year of recovery for Polands capital markets, highlighted by Zabka Groups $1.7bn listing. Diagnostyka aims to use the IPO to enhance shareholder value, strengthen its position, and fund future acquisitions. For the first nine months of 2024, it reported recurring EBITDA of 383.4m

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Australia expansion allows eligible investors to access funds from top managers like KKR, EQT, and the Carlyle Group with lower investment minimums. Moonfares portfolio investments provide diversified exposure across buyout, growth equity, venture, and infrastructure.

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Private Equity Professional

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Principal Industries , a provider of LED components and engineered assemblies. Wynnchurch Capital specializes in investing in middle-market companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $1 billion. billion in committed capital. © 2024 Private Equity Professional | November 19, 2024

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