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Blackstone taps Goldman Sachs leveraged finance head to lead European private credit origination

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Based in London, Ashcroft steps into the role previously held by Jurij Puth, who leaves the firm after 18 years.

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

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BC Partners closed its previous fund, BC Partners Fund XI, in 2022 with 6.9bn in commitments, achieving a net internal rate of return of 16%, according to Bloomberg data. The London-based private equity firm expects to launch fundraising in the second quarter of 2025 and targets a first close by year-end. times invested capital.

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Franklin Templeton launches $904.5m secondary PE fund

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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. secondary PE fund appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Brookfield closes $1bn fund to back mid-market infrastructure companies

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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. renewable energy developer.

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Madison Dearborn targets $3bn for Fund IX—its smallest fundraise since 1999

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According to Bloomberg , this is the firms lowest target since 1999, following five consecutive funds that each raised $4bn or more. Despite the reduced fund size, the firm remains confident in its ability to attract long-term limited partners, leveraging its strong track record and sector expertise.

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The Vistria Group secures $3bn for fifth flagship private equity fund

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The Vistria Group has closed its largest private equity fund to date, Vistria Fund V, with $3bn in total capital commitments. The firm now manages nearly $16bn across its funds and co-investment vehicles, more than doubling its assets under management in just over three years.

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Continuation funds emerge as a key strategy in private equity’s long-term growth playbook

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Private equity firms are increasingly using continuation funds to extend ownership of portfolio companies. These funds, which saw rapid growth between 2019 and 2021, provide fresh capital to high-potential assets, ensuring continued value creation. Continuation funds are particularly valuable in slower dealmaking environments.