Fundraising

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.

Scale has become a competitive edge in a rapidly expanding secondaries market.

NSP has already succeeded in raising nearly three-quarters of the fund's target – closing on $110m this month, sources told Buyouts.

Moelis continues to expand its private capital advisory offerings under the leadership of Matt Wesley, who joined the bank last year after leaving Jefferies.

Charlesbank hit the market last year with its 11th fund, targeting $4bn, Buyouts previously reported.

So far in 2026, Advent has generated a massive $12bn-plus of proceeds from realizations, sources with knowledge of the matter told Buyouts.

In today's edition, A former heavyweight LP turned consultant says investors are increasingly looking at local economy themes; Advent approaches its flagship target; PE dealmaking slumps once again.

The Pittsburgh-based firm beat its initial target by nearly half.