Sallyport closes $160m inaugural PE fund, exceeding target

Sallyport closes $160m inaugural PE fund, exceeding target

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. Key sectors include healthcare, business services, and industrials,...
Franklin Templeton launches $904.5m secondary PE fund

Franklin Templeton launches $904.5m secondary PE fund

Franklin Templeton has introduced its first open-end fund focused on secondary private equity. The fund launched with $904.5m in assets under management through partnerships with two U.S. wealth management firms. The Franklin Lexington Private Markets Fund (FLEX)  is...