Private Equity

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Levine Leichtman rolls out latest flagship vehicle with $3.3bn target

At $3.3bn, Fund VII would be the largest pool in Levine Leichtman’s nearly four-decade history. It would be 32% larger than Fund VI, closed in 2019 at $2.5bn.

2 min read · 15 December 2022

Blackstone Growth COO moves to BAAM

The move comes as Blackstone Growth is in the process of raising its second fund, targeting $7bn to $8bn.

1 min read · 15 December 2022

The fundraising good times look like they’re coming to an end

Apollo, Blackstone, now Carlyle Group… a confluence of events is leading to a tough year ahead for capital raising.

3 min read · 15 December 2022

Ardian and Mubadala Capital reach $2.1bn secondaries deal

Even as secondaries activity slows in the dislocated markets, certain large deals are getting done.

3 min read · 15 December 2022

LPs plan to reduce PE commitments as distribution fallout looms: report

Nearly 85% of LPs expect a reduction in distributions over the next year, Rede Partners’ report said.

3 min read · 14 December 2022

Lockheed Martin shops $1bn private equity portfolio

Secondaries activity has slowed as a result of market dislocation and a wide gap between buyer and seller expectations.

2 min read · 13 December 2022

Searchlight launches $4bn Fund IV as turnaround dealflow set to rise

As of March, Fund III was performing strongly, with a 1.6x net multiple and a 53% net IRR.

3 min read · 12 December 2022

A tale of two funds: how to gauge the fundraising market

As funds hit the market over the next few months, they will likely contend with what some sources have told me is 'LP fatigue.'

3 min read · 09 December 2022

Gensler dials back PF reform ambitions

Chastened by his own party, the chairman focuses on ESG, market structure reforms.

3 min read · 09 December 2022

Extensions, recycling provisions featuring more in LPAs – Paul, Weiss report

The SEC's proposed private funds reforms are also 'influencing' the market, especially around prohibited activities and GP-led deals, says Paul, Weiss partner Marco Masotti.

4 min read · 09 December 2022

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