Alfie Crooks

Expecting big 2026 returns, Nebraska doubles down on PE

The LP expects cash from its PE investments to nearly double, and plans to potentially double its pacing, accordingly, increasing geographical distribution.

Under siege: university endowments face unique challenges

Uncertainty abounds as endowments scramble to adapt to government policies, sluggish dealmaking and diminished exits.

Teleo to raise second fund

The lower mid-market GP is aiming to improve on its $250m raise from 2020, this time targeting $300m.

PE leaders forecast turnaround in dealmaking. Is it premature?

Executives from Blackstone, KKR and Blue Owl all expressed optimism over the deal market this past week, but the market still appears to be murky for many.

New York Common outpaces last year’s private equity commitments

The pension has exceeded its pacing for the asset class by more than $2bn to start the year, making over $450m of commitments to co-investing.

PE allocations of North America-focused LPs dip slightly in H1

The H1 2025 drop, though small, reverses what had been steady growth in LP allocations to private equity since H1 2020, according to Buyouts data.

Hawaii sets PE pacing for FY 2025 in the face of liquidity uncertainty

The LP may look to err on the side of caution as it looks to commit between $600m and $1bn to the asset class.

Reverence Capital enters market for largest raise yet

The mid-market GP is targeting a $2.75bn raise for Fund IV, having recently exceeded the target on its predecessor.

UTIMCO scales up PE exposure, considers secondaries market

The endowment increased its 2026 policy target for private equity, looking to hit a 30% allocation mark in coming years.

Graham Partners partners with new GP stakes firm to launch its next era

The mid-market firm will develop its organizational structure with the help of a GP stakes firm that was founded by an ex-Goldman co-head this past January.