Private Equity

Fundraising

Fundraising start-up Xen in talks with UN over impact platform – exclusive

The start-up is expected to reach $100m of total fund commitments later this month.

2 min read · 21 January 2020

Why Partners Group is underweight Asia-Pacific

The firm has been focusing on more institutional-quality opportunities in the region, according to its co-chief executive.

3 min read · 21 January 2020

Blackstone’s third energy-focused fund passes $4 bln mark

With about $4.2 bln raised to date, Blackstone Energy Partners III is within striking distance of a reported target of $4.5 bln

3 min read · 17 January 2020

Aurora hits target, eyes cap on sixth fund

Aurora Capital Fund VI will likely hold another close at the end of the first quarter.

1 min read · 16 January 2020

Chinese GPs cede ground in the battle over LPAs

Fewer China-headquartered PE funds reached final close last year as trade tensions, high valuations and concerns over tech exposure hindered capital raising efforts.

2 min read · 16 January 2020

DOWNLOAD: 2019 fundraising shatters post-crisis record

Which regions, strategies and funds drove the record-breaking capital raising last year? Find out in our 11-page interactive report.

1 min read · 16 January 2020

BlackRock lifts suspension on long-term fund

The firm received unanimous approval from its LPs to replace Mark Wiseman with Robert Kapito as chairman of the executive investment committee, allowing its Long Term Private Capital Fund to continue investing.

3 min read · 15 January 2020

EQT goes big with first post-IPO flagship

If the fund reaches its €14.75bn target, it will be one of the largest European private equity funds ever raised.

1 min read · 14 January 2020

EIV looks to grow midstream pool in tough fundraising environment

EIV is seeking $750 mln for a fourth midstream energy fund, 67 pct more than the amount raised by its 2017 predecessor.

3 min read · 14 January 2020

Wynnchurch targets $1.4 bln for fifth fund

The fifth fund has a six-year investment period, which is longer than most firms that set out five-year investment terms.

2 min read · 14 January 2020

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