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

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Ardian, a leading global private equity firm, raised $30bn for its latest secondary investments platform. This fundraising milestone is one of the largest in the private equity secondary market. It highlights the growing demand for liquidity solutions among institutional investors.

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GFL to cut $5.59bn deal with private equity firms Apollo and BC Partners

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The business will be sold to private equity firms Apollo and BC Partners. GFL will retain a $1.18bn equity stake in the business, which contributed approximately 23% of its total revenue in the third quarter. Equally, Apollo and BC Partners will each hold a 28% share. Source: Reuters Can’t stop reading?

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BGF exits Sheffield forgings firm IFA in sale to US private equity firm Trive Capital

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Founded in 1587, IFA is one of the UKs oldest manufacturers and a key supplier of open-die and precision closed-die forgings for critical industries, including aerospace, defence, oil and gas, and power generation.

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Hedge funds and private equity firms pour more money into Lloyd’s ILS vehicle

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International hedge funds and private equity firms are increasingly investing in Lloyds of Londons tax-exempt investment vehicle, as the 300-year-old UK institution expands its efforts to attract global investors, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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Fashion brand True Religion acquired by Acon Investments

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True Religion announced on Tuesday that private equity firm Acon Investments has acquired a majority stake in the company. Specifically, the 40-year-old Japanese menswear label Kapital was acquired by LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton. has raised $265m in a funding round led by Greycroft.

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OpenAI appoints Adebayo Ogunlesi to board, highlighting AI infrastructure focus

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GIP, a private equity firm managing over $100bn in assets, owns stakes in Gatwick Airport and offshore wind projects. In 2025, major tech firms like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft will potentially spend more than $200bn on infrastructure, double their 2021 levels. OpenAI has urged the U.S.

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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. Source: Mergers & Acquisitions Can’t stop reading?