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Sallyport closes $160m inaugural PE fund, exceeding target

Private Equity Insights

Texas-based Sallyport Investments closed its first private equity fund at $160m, surpassing its original target. The fund focuses on investing in lower middle-market companies across North America. This broad support highlights the confidence in Sallyports strategy and its ability to generate value through targeted investments.

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Moonfare, a digital private equity investment platform, expands into Australia to offer private equity access to local investors

Private Equity Insights

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. Can’t stop reading?

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Sagard launches first private equity fund for retail investors

Private Equity Insights

This new offering allows individuals to access private equity opportunities that were previously limited to large institutional investors. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of growth-focused businesses across sectors with high potential.

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Blackstone, KKR, and EQT push back on UK carried interest tax reforms amid relocation risk

Private Equity Insights

They warn that the move could damage the UKs competitiveness and trigger an exodus of investment professionals. Separately, the abolition of the UKs non-dom regime is also prompting fund managers and high-net-worth individuals to consider relocating to jurisdictions such as Italy, Switzerland, or the UAE.

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3 Savvy Investment Strategies Used by the Wealthy

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Observing how other people make decisions can be a great way to improve areas of your life where you have limited experience -- and investing is no exception. I grew up thinking only wealthy people invested their money, and it took a while to overcome that thinking. READ MORE: How Does Compound Interest Work?

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Hildred Capital closes $800m healthcare private equity fund

Private Equity Insights

The fund received backing from a diverse range of investors, including public pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, private wealth platforms, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The fund will begin deploying capital in Q1 2025 and is actively seeking investment opportunities.

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Fund Friday: Top fundraising news in private equity

Private Equity Insights

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. Read more here.