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Hg surpasses $1.2bn for Fusion fund as private wealth push accelerates

Private Equity Insights

Launched in late 2023, Fusion provides non-US-based wealthy investors access to Hgs private equity funds and co-investment opportunities. Leading firms such as Ares, Permira, and Hg are building in-house teams dedicated to developing bespoke products and relationships for the under-penetrated high-net-worth segment.

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

Private Equity Insights

The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association has called for ongoing dialogue to resolve technical challenges in the legislation. 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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Colbeck Capital closes $700m strategic lending fund

Private Equity Insights

This $700m fund highlights the firms commitment to empowering middle-market companies with the financial tools they need to achieve long-term growth. The capital was raised from a diverse group of investors, including pension funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

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Fund Friday: Top fundraising news in private equity

Private Equity Insights

The investor base includes corporate and public pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals from North America, Europe, and Asia. Employee and limited partner commitments also contributed to the funds oversubscribed close. Read more here.

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Blue Sage Capital closes $618m oversubscribed Fund IV, doubling predecessor fund

Private Equity Insights

Investor demand for the fund was exceptionally strong, with Blue Sage securing backing from a diverse group of Limited Partners, including university endowments, charitable foundations, pension funds, large family offices, insurance firms, and high-net-worth individuals.

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3 Surprising Ways to Hedge Against Inflation

The Motley Fool

Nevertheless, if you are an accredited investor, you may have access to opportunities in private equity. Private equity firms raise money from a syndicate of high-net-worth individuals and invest that capital on their behalf. Finding a needle in a haystack is not required.

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American Discovery Capital closes second fund at $190m

Private Equity Insights

Lower middle market-focused private equity firm American Discovery Capital has held the final close of American Discovery Fund II at $190m in total capital commitments. Read more American Discovery Capital closes second fund at $190m Lower middle market-focused private equity firm American Discovery Capital has held the final.