Private Equity

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Things are looking brighter in the smaller side of PE

In a way, the 'exit' challenge gives emerging firms, smaller buyout shops and even first-timers an advantage over more established GPs.

3 min read · 07 June 2024

All for nothing?

A court of appeals decision in the US this week to render null and void the SEC’s private fund rule doesn’t signal the end of efforts to better protect investors.

3 min read · 06 June 2024

Aquiline Capital racks up over $3.4bn for fifth PE fund and continuation fund

Aquiline Financial Services Fund V has over $2.3 billion in capital commitments while Aquiline closed on about $1.1 billion for its continuation fund.

1 min read · 06 June 2024

Yukon Partners raises $765.2m for fifth fund

Fund V will provide mezzanine capital to middle-market businesses, continuing its strategy from prior funds.

1 min read · 05 June 2024

MFG Partners racks up nearly $300m for maiden PE fund

Fund I will invest in U.S.-based manufacturing, value-added distribution and industrial service businesses in the lower-middle market.

1 min read · 04 June 2024

Town Lane racks up $1.25bn for maiden real estate fund

Town Lane Real Estate Opportunities Fund I's limited partners include university endowments, charitable foundations, family offices and pension funds.

1 min read · 31 May 2024

Quick flips and continuation fund rationale – for LPs, the struggle is real

For LPs, one of the main concerns is, when did the GP know about a potential exit of a CV asset? And was that knowledge communicated to LPs who have to make the sell/roll decision?

3 min read · 31 May 2024

PE’s largest funds may have a performance issue

Research from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School suggests LPs considering large-cap PE funds may want to think twice.

2 min read · 30 May 2024

Sagard wraps up inaugural senior lending fund at $741m

Sagard Senior Lending Partners Fund will focus on middle-market businesses in the US and Canada.

1 min read · 30 May 2024

Ardian closes third-gen growth fund at €530m

Ardian Growth Fund III's limited partners include major banks and insurance companies, entrepreneurs, pension funds and government agencies.

1 min read · 29 May 2024

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