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Fund Friday: Top fundraising news in private equity Partners Group has closed its latest private equity secondaries programme with more than $9bn in commitments. The programme, which includes a…
Ares commits $300m to scale Clearwater’s C-PACE real estate credit platform Ares has committed up to $300m to a new C-PACE financing vehicle with Clearwater PACE, as private credit investors expand…
GIC-backed Envision AESC explores $2bn Hong Kong IPO GIC-backed Envision AESC is exploring a Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $2bn, according to a Bloomberg report. The lithium-ion battery…
Carlyle buys KFC Korea as Orchestra PE exits after three-year turnaround Carlyle has acquired KFC Korea from Orchestra Private Equity, completing a full exit for the seller after a three-year…
KingSett and Choice Properties strike $6.85bn First Capital deal in retail property push KingSett Capital and Choice Properties have agreed to acquire First Capital REIT in a $6.85bn transaction….
Partners Group hits $9bn close for flagship secondaries programme Partners Group has closed its latest private equity secondaries programme with more than $9bn in commitments. The programme, which…
Sequoia raises $7bn expansion fund to double down on AI and late-stage bets Sequoia Capital has raised approximately $7bn for a new expansion fund, as the venture capital firm scales its late-stage…
General Atlantic brings in Abu Dhabi capital at $1.8bn valuation for Joe & the Juice General Atlantic has secured a new minority investment in Joe & the Juice from Emirates International…
PIF sells Al Hilal stake as Saudi league opens to private capital Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is selling a majority stake in Al Hilal Football Club to Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, in a $373m…
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TPG invests $100m in Zum at $1.7bn valuation to scale student mobility platform TPG has invested $100m in student transportation company Zum through its Rise Fund, valuing the business at $1.7bn,…
KKR and Apollo eye $2bn Logoplaste deal as sale process advances KKR and Apollo are among private equity firms weighing bids for Portuguese packaging company Logoplaste, in a potential $2bn…
Accel raises $5bn late-stage fund to back AI-driven scale-ups Accel has raised $5bn for a new late-stage fund aimed at supporting high-growth technology companies in the artificial intelligence era….
Apollo, Ares, and Sixth Street eye funding for NBA’s European expansion Apollo, Ares, and Sixth Street are in early-stage discussions to finance the NBA’s planned expansion into Europe, Bloomberg…
Pantheon-led fund acquires SI and SMG from Alder II in secondary deal A Pantheon-led investor group has acquired SI and SMG from Alder II through Alder Strategic Opportunity Fund I, in a secondary…
BlueFive targets $3bn fund to tap booming Middle East defence market BlueFive Capital is planning to raise $3bn for a new defence-focused private equity fund, as the firm seeks to capitalise on…
EQT restarts $1bn sale of Ginko China unit after Advent exit EQT has restarted the sale process for the China business of contact lens maker Ginko, targeting a valuation of at least $1bn, Reuters…
Jane Street, Situational Awareness target $18bn Fluidstack valuation in $1bn raise Jane Street and Situational Awareness are in talks to co-lead a $1bn funding round for Fluidstack, valuing the…
KKR invests $820m in Samsung SDS to drive AI and digital transformation growth KKR has agreed to invest $820m in Samsung SDS through a strategic partnership, marking a significant minority…
Blackstone and I Squared weigh $3.8bn bid for Ströer advertising unit Blackstone and I Squared Capital are exploring a joint bid for Ströer’s core advertising business, in a potential transaction…
KKR caps withdrawals on $532m asset-based fund as redemption pressure rises KKR has limited redemptions on its $532m asset-based finance fund K-ABF, after investors sought to withdraw approximately…
Thoma Bravo partners with Google Cloud to scale AI across $8bn cybersecurity portfolio Thoma Bravo has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across its…
Anthropic attracts $800bn valuation bids as AI investment frenzy intensifies Anthropic is attracting investor offers that could value the artificial intelligence company at more than $800bn,…
General Atlantic set for exit as Tory Burch lines up $700m leveraged loan General Atlantic is set to exit its long-standing investment in Tory Burch, as the luxury retailer moves to repurchase the…
Bain Capital moves into Abu Dhabi to strengthen ties with Middle East investors Bain Capital has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a significant step in expanding its presence…
Top private equity news of the week 154 Partners has closed its debut private equity fund at $400m, reaching its hard cap as investor appetite persists for lower mid-market strategies. The firm,…
Josh Harris’ 26North closes $5.9bn debut fund above target in strong market entry 26North has closed its inaugural private equity fund at $5.9bn, surpassing its $4bn target and marking a strong…
Carlyle lands $1.5bn first close for new asset-backed income fund Carlyle has raised $1.5bn in the first close of its new asset-backed income fund, as the firm continues to scale its credit platform…
PolyPeptide explores options as EQT, Advent, and KKR show interest Private equity firms including EQT, Advent, and KKR are circling PolyPeptide Group, as the Swiss drug manufacturer launches a…
TPG expands sports strategy with Learfield media and tech acquisition TPG has agreed to acquire Learfield, a leading media and technology platform powering college athletics, expanding its presence…
Golden Goose launches $1.04bn bond sale to finance HSG buyout Golden Goose has begun marketing a $1.04bn bond sale to finance its acquisition by private equity firm HSG, according to Bloomberg….
Thoma Bravo rethinks strategy, exits growth equity to back core buyouts Thoma Bravo is winding down its growth equity platform to refocus on its core buyout strategy, according to a report by…
Sycamore Tree launches credit secondaries strategy to unlock portfolio liquidity Sycamore Tree Capital Partners has launched a credit secondaries investment platform, capitalising on rising demand…
Adams Street raises $7.5bn private credit fund as institutional demand holds firm Adams Street Partners has raised $7.5bn for its third private credit fund, more than doubling the size of its…
Goldman and Ardian snap up $1bn CIC portfolio at discount in secondary market deal Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Ardian have acquired a $1bn US private equity portfolio from China Investment…
Sports’ Saturday: Top sports news in private equity Private equity firms including Apollo, CVC, Ares, and Sixth Street are being sounded out for a potential minority investment in Serie A’s…
Fund Friday: Top fundraising news in private equity Blackstone has raised $10bn for its latest opportunistic credit fund, capitalising on investor demand to deploy capital amid volatility in private…
TPG explores $7.5bn Asia OneHealthcare exit with sale or IPO options TPG has appointed Malayan Banking and UBS to evaluate strategic options for Asia OneHealthcare, including a potential sale or IPO…
Blackstone teams with Dubai Aerospace on $1.6bn annual aircraft leasing push Blackstone has partnered with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to launch an aircraft leasing programme targeting approximately…
CVC seeks co-investors for $12.7bn Recordati buyout in mega LBO push CVC Capital Partners is seeking co-investors to support a proposed $12.7bn takeover of Italian drugmaker Recordati, according to…