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Sumit Rajpal’s GrowthCurve targeting 'north of' $1bn for debut buyout fund

Rajpa,l a 20-year Goldman Sachs veteran, set up GrowthCurve in December to make control investments in businesses in financial and information services, healthcare and tech sectors.

Blue Owl’s Rees: Dyal-Owl Rock hook-up to create ‘multi-product’ giant

Blue Owl's co-president speaks to Buyouts about the new firm's growth plans, the upshot of legal efforts to stop the Dyal-Owl Rock merger and Fund V's progress.

Insignia, led by FFL co-founder David Lowe, targets $400m for Fund II

Insignia’s inaugural fund, closed in 2016 at $358m, was anchored by Los Angeles County Employees’ Retirement Association.

IMCO continues ramp-up with $500m commitment to Ares’ credit pools

IMCO established credit as a separate asset class only last year. It aims to grow portfolio assets to C$8 billion-plus by 2025.

Healthcare investor Linden is fast approaching $2bn first close on Fund V

Linden Capital Partners V, which has a $3bn hard-cap, is nearing an initial close of more than $2bn, LP sources told Buyouts.

Lincoln Road, led by former Sun Capital exec, lays groundwork for Fund I

Lincoln Road recently backed Landmark Paving, the type of investment that will demonstrate “proof of concept prior to raising a first institutional fund,” Magny told Buyouts.

With $13bn in the bank, Oaktree’s latest distressed fund set to close by June

If Oaktree Opportunities Fund XI meets or surpasses a $15bn target, it will be the second-largest distressed debt vehicle on record.

KRG spinout Mountaingate unveils second buyout fund with $400m target

Fund II is seeking roughly the same amount raised by Mountaingate’s inaugural fund, closed in 2017 at a $395m hard-cap.

Oil and gas investor EnCap finds winning formula for jump into renewables

EnCap's inaugural energy transition fund marks one of the few examples of a long-time investor in hydrocarbons raising LP money for a low-carbon platform.

Brookfield targets $5bn for debut special investments fund, nabs initial $2.4bn

Brookfield’s special investments strategy, much like Blackstone's tactical opportunities, was set up to invest in assets and businesses that fall outside the scope of the firm’s flagship funds.