Colbeck Capital closes $700m strategic lending fund

Colbeck Capital closes $700m strategic lending fund

Colbeck Capital Management closed its $700m Strategic Lending Fund, designed to provide customised financing solutions for middle-market businesses in North America. The fund aims to address the unique needs of companies undergoing transitions or managing complex...
Insight Partners closes $12.5bn fund to back software leaders

Insight Partners closes $12.5bn fund to back software leaders

Insight Partners, a leading global software investor, raised $12.5bn for its latest fund, Insight Partners XII. The fund, one of the largest in the firm’s history, will focus on high-growth software and technology companies across multiple sectors. The capital was...
Dallas-based Sky Island Capital raises $300m for second fund

Dallas-based Sky Island Capital raises $300m for second fund

Sky Island Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, closed its second fund, Sky Island Capital Fund II, securing $300m in commitments. The fund, which exceeded its initial target, highlights strong investor confidence in Sky Island’s strategy and expertise. The...
Investcorp acquires Italian alternative payments innovator Epipoli

Investcorp acquires Italian alternative payments innovator Epipoli

Investcorp has acquired Epipoli, a Milan-based leader in alternative payment solutions. The acquisition bolsters Investcorp’s presence in Europe’s financial technology sector, adding a company renowned for its prepaid gift cards, loyalty programs, and digital payment...
Sagard launches first private equity fund for retail investors

Sagard launches first private equity fund for retail investors

Sagard, a global alternative asset manager, launched its first private equity fund designed for Canadian accredited investors. This new offering allows individuals to access private equity opportunities that were previously limited to large institutional investors....