Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

GSAM has committed $150m of its own capital to the fund, which will primarily target senior lending opportunities but retain the flexibility to provide junior debt when needed. The fund aims to generate net returns of 8% to 10% on an unlevered basis, with levered investments expected to deliver around 13%. reaching its $999.9m

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Franklin Templeton has introduced its first open-end fund focused on secondary private equity. The fund launched with $904.5m The Franklin Lexington Private Markets Fund (FLEX) is co-advised with Lexington Partners, a leader in secondary and co-investment markets. wealth management firms.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Allianz Global Investors closed its Private Markets Credit Opportunities Fund at 1.5bn, exceeding its initial target. The fund aims to provide flexible credit solutions to mid-sized companies across Europe, focusing on direct lending and structured credit investments. The company, co-owned by.

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MARCH 5, 2025

AI accelerator market-leader Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) invested in CoreWeave back in 2023, and now, the AI cloud platform is planning to go public and will likely target a valuation of at least $35 billion. In addition, customers provide a sizable prepayment, which helps fund the infrastructure build-out necessary to support the contract.

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Private Equity Professional

APRIL 8, 2025

Trive Capital held a final and above-target close of its fifth flagship fund, Trive Capital Fund V LP , with total capital commitments of $2.7 The new funds original target was $2.5 billion and follows the close of its fourth fund in April 2022 with $2.0 billion in capital. billion of capital commitments.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The oversubscribed fund attracted significant backing from both returning and new investors, highlighting strong demand for the middle-market private equity firms focused investment strategy. Pamlico targets equity investments between $50m and $200m in high-growth companies across North America. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The fund, focused on middle-market infrastructure investments, will deploy both structured and common equity to back sponsors, developers, and corporates in sectors where Brookfield has deep expertise. Brookfield-affiliated entities contributed $150m to the fund, reinforcing its alignment with investors. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ardian, a leading global private equity firm, raised $30bn for its latest secondary investments platform. The capital was secured from a broad range of global investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. Source: The Edge Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The fund, set to debut in the second quarter of 2025, will broaden access to Blackstones extensive credit platform for individual investors. The fund, set to debut in the second quarter of 2025, will broaden access to Blackstones extensive credit platform for individual investors.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The fund is 33% larger than its predecessor, reflecting strong investor demand for energy transition investments. David Foley, Global Head of Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, highlighted the investment potential in energy transition, citing growing demand for electricity, grid reliability, and energy efficiency.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The funding will fuel DRGs expansion, enhancing its technology, data, and product offerings while accelerating its push into the US market. Led by Group CEO Andrew Kilmartin and UK CEO Dave Clayton, the company will use the investment to scale its operations and broaden its international reach.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

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. Consequently, BlackRocks equity investment of over $600m in Alacrity will be written off as part of the restructuring. has raised $265m in a funding round led by Greycroft.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

OnPay, a prominent provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions, has raised over $100m in new funding. The funding comprises a $63m Series B round led by Carrick Capital Partners, with additional backing from AB Private Credit Investors, AllianceBernstein’s middle-market private capital platform, and existing investors.

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MARCH 19, 2025

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is one of the largest and most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the stock market. This Vanguard ETF may be the only investment you'll ever need if you haven't bought your first stock or fund yet. What makes the Vanguard Developed Markets fund tick? First things first.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

Series B funding round for Float Financial, a Canadian business finance platform. This new funding raises Float’s total capital secured over the past 12 months to $83m, including a $34.6m This investment supports our mission to empower businesses with faster, smarter financial tools. Series B funding round for Float.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

The transaction gives Partners Group a significant minority stake and two seats on Gestcomposts board, marking the firms latest infrastructure secondaries deal under its Infrastructure Partnership Investments strategy. The continuation fund structure allows Suma to extend its ownership while unlocking liquidity and institutional capital.

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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. Founded in 1992, Madison Dearborn has long focused on investments across healthcare, financial services, technology, and government-related sectors.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sagard, a global alternative asset manager, launched its first private equity fund designed for Canadian accredited investors. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of growth-focused businesses across sectors with high potential. Source: Canada Newswire Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

Launched in late 2023, Fusion provides non-US-based wealthy investors access to Hgs private equity funds and co-investment opportunities. The fund delivered 20% NAV growth in its first 12 months and has introduced quarterly subscription caps to support its return target of 15% to 17% per annum. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

According to sources, the two previous funds in the series each achieved a net internal rate of return of approximately 30%. The firms current investments include Australian Alternative Asset Partners, US-based City Brewing Company, and global healthcare business GenesisCare. The strategy is overseen by Matt Wilson and Jordon Kruse.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

The fund will pursue private equity investments, credit opportunities, and direct asset-level transactions in the oil and gas sector. The fund will pursue private equity investments, credit opportunities, and direct asset-level transactions in the oil and gas sector.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Barrys Bootcamp, the renowned boutique fitness brand, has secured new funding from Princeton Equity Group to fuel its global expansion and strengthen its market position. While the size of the investment remains undisclosed, it represents a key step in Barrys growth strategy. including Charleston, Hoboken, and Salt Lake City.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The firm secured $22bn in new commitments, with evergreen funds accounting for $8.4bn, or 39% of total inflows. Partners Group highlighted 2024 as a record year for its evergreen investment strategies, attributing the success to the continued expansion of its private wealth distribution network.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

in commitments across six private equity funds and one private credit fund. These investments, finalised between November and December 2024, reflect the pensions continued focus on diversifying its $32.5bn portfolio. Additionally, the board approved a $30m investment in Locust Point Private Credit Fund III.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

Momentum is building, in part, thanks to Swisscantos latest launch: the Private Equity Switzerland Growth II L-QIF fund. It will invest in unlisted Swiss companies across healthcare, industrials, and data services. A Swisscanto spokesperson confirmed that several pension funds have already committed. Yet, hurdles remain.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The fund is 33% larger than its predecessor, reflecting strong investor demand for energy transition investments. David Foley, Global Head of Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, highlighted the investment potential in energy transition, citing growing demand for electricity, grid reliability, and energy efficiency.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This investment highlights ongoing venture capital confidence in cybersecurity, even as artificial intelligence remains a dominant industry focus. Its last funding round in early 2024 valued the company at $3bn. Neither Island nor Coatue have commented on the latest funding round.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

The new fund, managed by London-headquartered private equity firm MidEuropa, aims to invest in mid-cap companies throughout the region, with a long-term capital growth strategy. The proposed investment would represent a significant portion of the funds total projected cost of 800m. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. Following approval from the Bank of Lithuania, the fund is set to begin operations, with investment unit distribution launching in March.

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MARCH 27, 2025

HSAs are a hybrid savings and investment account you can use to cover healthcare expenses. Your health insurance plan needs to meet certain criteria for you to be eligible to fund an HSA, and these rules can change from one year to the next. HSA funds, on the other hand, don't have a deadline for using up a balance.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

Lanel, a veteran of the investment banking sector with over 30 years of experience, will focus on originating and executing GP-led deals, including continuation vehicles. Lanel, a veteran of the investment banking sector with over 30 years of experience, will focus on originating and executing GP-led deals, including continuation vehicles.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

Based in Milans Generali Tower, the newly formed firm will manage closed-end alternative investment funds, including delegated mandates for Italian and foreign SICAFs and OICRs. A secondary office is located in Trieste. The vehicle is capitalised with 1m, fully subscribed by Lion River. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

During his tenure, he played a key role in investments in Exact, SoftwareOne, Devoteam, and Koerber Supply Chain Software. Saad will join the firm in June 2025 and will be based in London. Saad joins from KKR, where he spent over 15 years and most recently led the firms EMEA tech private equity strategy.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

EQTs investment will support WTSs plans to expand internationally through WTS Global, pursue inorganic growth via M&A, and invest further in tax technology and AI innovation. Upon completion, EQT X will be 5055% invested. WTS has already pioneered digitalisation in the sector with its proprietary AI platform, plAIground.

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