Fundraising

Healthcare-focused capital raising almost doubled last year as the average fund size soared.

GTCR has made minority investments in the past, but Capital Solutions is a formalization of the strategy with a dedicated capital pool.

The European mid-market manager gathered almost 40% more for KLAR Partners II than its debut vehicle.

Along with the flagship fund, L Catterton is raising a fifth growth vehicle, targeted to bring in $1.25bn.

A key aspect of the firm's strategy is sourcing opportunities it believes 'would benefit from the growth of the US Hispanic population.'

The fund's predecessor, PPC III, closed in 2021 at $2.7bn, was then billed as one of the market’s largest family investment vehicles.

Meadow Real Estate Fund VI's investors include public pension plans and university endowments.

At least four of the 20 largest private equity firms are back in market with flagship funds this year.

In recently paying fresh attention to private wealth, GPs, especially the largest ones, have discovered it represents a major opportunity.