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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. The firms acquisition of private-credit giant HPS Investment Partners, which manages nearly $150bn in assets, is set to close this year.

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Aviceda secures $207.5m for eye drug development, among other financings

Private Equity Insights

Aviceda Therapeutics has launched biotech financing in 2025 with a $207.5m Read more Northleaf invests in CCM Hockey with Altor Equity Partners Northleaf Capital Partners has announced that its managed funds have completed an investment in. Source: Pharmaphorum Can’t stop reading?

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Goldman Sachs AM launches $500m biodiversity bond fund to expand sustainable investing

Private Equity Insights

The fund aims to raise between $300m and $500m over the next three to five years, investing in corporate bonds linked to biodiversity impact. The fund aims to raise between $300m and $500m over the next three to five years, investing in corporate bonds linked to biodiversity impact.

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EnduroSat secures €20m investment to expand satellite capabilities

Private Equity Insights

The investment, confirmed by Bulgarian media outlet Capital , follows the companys 9.62m Series A round nearly two years ago. Find out more about private equity investments and financing in the CEE area by joining the Private Equity Conference in Warsaw in May 2025.

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French private equity firm Ardian raises $30bn for secondary investments platform

Private Equity Insights

Ardian, a leading global private equity firm, raised $30bn for its latest secondary investments platform. Ardians extensive network and strong track record in secondary investments played a key role in attracting diverse commitments. This fundraising milestone is one of the largest in the private equity secondary market.

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"Rule Breaker Investing" Mailbag: Portfolio-Level Thinking

The Motley Fool

In this Rule Breaker Investing podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner highlights multigenerational money lessons and celebrates that it's never too late to start making smarter, happier, and richer choices. To get started investing, check out our beginner's guide to investing in stocks. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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

Private Equity Insights

gain, while its private equity investments returned 12.7%. The pension funds latest performance underscores the increasing role of private equity in driving institutional returns, as funds like HOOPP continue to diversify their investment strategies. HOOPPs public equities portfolio delivered a 17.9% Can`t stop reading?

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