Kirk Falconer

Kirk Falconer

Managers

Private equity funds are getting bigger…and bigger

Growing fund sizes are explained by the discrepancy between capital raised and funds closed. Since 2022, the number of vehicles has fallen much more than the volume of inflows.

3 min read · 10 November 2023

News & Analysis

Brookfield ‘actively monitoring’ M&A flow as private equity consolidates

Brookfield has close to $3bn in balance-sheet capital to deploy to near-term initiatives, including strategic acquisitions.

2 min read · 07 November 2023

Managers

Apollo to alter compensation for ‘next generation’ of leadership

By identifying Matt Nord, David Sambur, John Zito and Grant Kvalheim as future leaders, and adjusting their compensation accordingly, Apollo is suggesting its eye is on the horizon.

3 min read · 01 November 2023

Managers

Fund target misses grow in Q3 amid lengthening timelines

One in four funds closed below target in the first three quarters of 2023, according to Buyouts data.

2 min read · 30 October 2023

Managers

NFL ownership rule changes may help private equity run up the score

If the NFL throws out the welcome mat to private equity, it would be following in the footsteps of other Northern American leagues.

3 min read · 27 October 2023

News & Analysis

Sports-focused Otro spins out of Redbird, preps for fund launch

Otro is expected to soon roll out an inaugural flagship fund earmarked for investing in sports, media, gaming and entertainment.

3 min read · 26 October 2023

Managers

DOWNLOAD: Private equity fundraising continues slow pace despite Q3 uptick

Fund closings declined more significantly. Some 554 vehicles were wrapped up in the first three quarters, down 43% year over year.

1 min read · 26 October 2023

Managers

BDT & MSD soon to close latest long-dated fund after raising $13bn

BDT Capital Partners Fund IV, already 43% bigger than its predecessor, is expected to wrap up this month, sources told Buyouts.

2 min read · 19 October 2023

Managers

Five Elms eyes $850m target, $1bn cap for latest growth equity fund

A key aspect of the firm's strategy is a concentration on B2B software dealflow outside of Silicon Valley and other traditional tech hubs.

2 min read · 16 October 2023

Managers

PSG raises more than half of Fund VI’s $6.5bn target, expects to close in Q1

For growth equity shops with capital on hand, there are presently value opportunities in a less competitive environment.

2 min read · 12 October 2023

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