Fundraising

The mid-market strategy was designed essentially as a complement to Advent’s flagship global buyout platform.

In today's edition, ERS Hawaii mulls allocation reduction for private equity; Schroders smashes target of latest co-investment fund; A mixed picture for loan valuations.

In today's edition, Warburg nears its flagship target; CVC looks to match its record-breaking fundraise; An LP bets on PE's distribution drought.

Clarity and alignment on exits, value creation and succession planning are now essential components of the fundraising formula, an LP tells PEI’s Commitment Issues podcast.

For the energy private equity firm, which has a direct investment model, traction on the fundraising trail may owe to performance.

The changes come as Blue Sea, formed by Richard Wandoff and James R Davis Jr, targets $550m for its fourth fund, Buyouts previously reported.

Fund VI’s target size marks a 25% increase from its predecessor, which closed in 2024 with $600m of capital.

In today's edition, Our latest ranking of the world's largest secondaries fundraisers; An earlier than expected shakeup for Partners Group's C-suite; A secondaries specialist joins PE's growing band of MENA movers.