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VC doyen Battery Ventures seeks $3.2bn for latest flagshipThe fund comes three years after the firm raised $3.3bn for its 14th flagship.
Fubon Life Insurance commits $150m to Blackstone Strategic Partners fundFubon Life Insurance makes its fourth December commitment.
VC pioneer Accel seeks at least $4bn for latest growth fundIts predecessor closed on $4bn in 2022 and remains Accel's largest fundraise to date.
Fubon Life Insurance commits $75m to Accel fundThe Taiwan-based firm made the commitment to Accel Leaders V.
Side Letter: Fundraises on iceHappy New Year! Side Letter hopes you had an enjoyable and restful break. We're kicking 2025 off with a look at the private equity industry's ongoing fundraising freeze; one law firm's deal predictions for the year ahead; and a brace of APAC fund closes. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: SVB Capital's potential sale; ESG's rejected requests; secondaries' biggest backersSVB Financial Group is exploring options for its $9.5 billion fund of funds unit. Plus: GPs are rejecting LPs' ESG requests; and a look at the biggest commitments in secondaries. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Secondaries alignment: Finding equilibrium through termsSome sponsors are still able to drive aggressive terms in GP-led deals, though perhaps not for much longer.
Women of Influence: 2022 Venture capitalOur programme spotlights women whose achievements, innovation and leadership are reshaping private markets across a broad range of asset classes.
Positivity in emerging markets outweighs the negativesAgainst the odds, technology has driven a record year for private investment and exits across several emerging markets.
Accel raises $3.05bnThe California-based private equity firm has closed three funds.