Private Equity

Managers

Europe defence deal surge positive for LPs, GPs – Houlihan Lokey

Investors are focusing more on the theme of resilience, David Kelnar of the investment bank's private capital team tells PEI.

4 min read · 21 April 2026

GPs increasingly step up CV alignment with cross-fund commitments

Cross-fund investments are generally used for single-asset CVs as secondaries investors expect GPs to be 'as much all-in on trophy, crown-jewel assets as they possibly can be,' according to William Blair’s Tom Marking.

3 min read · 20 April 2026

Strong distributions help push Court Square’s Fund V to finish line

'Court Square has sent back $7.4bn to its LPs since 2022, the year the Fed began raising rates,' president and managing partner Chris Bloise tells Buyouts.

2 min read · 20 April 2026

Is private equity fundraising opening a new chapter?

Buyouts reported several items of good news in its Q1 report on private equity fundraising in North America that could portend important consequences for the industry down the line.

3 min read · 17 April 2026

Hawaii launches search for new CIO

The pension fund is beginning its search to replace Kristin Varela, after she was hired to head NMSIC’s investment activity.

2 min read · 16 April 2026

Battery Ventures’ Zak Ewen on AI's impact on traditional software

Tech companies with additional strengths such as a deep grasp of end-markets are more resilient to AI disintermediation, says the Battery partner.

4 min read · 16 April 2026

Have software returns faltered over the past five years?

Software funds from the likes of Vista, Insight and PSG are largely outperforming or matching their vintage cohorts, despite concerns over returns in this sector.

3 min read · 16 April 2026

Fundraising

Kingswood goes bigger with $2.25bn target for latest complexity-focused fund

Kingswood Capital Opportunities Fund IV's target is double that of Fund III, and 50% above the $1.5bn secured by the vehicle in a final close in 2024.

3 min read · 15 April 2026

Off-duty: Brightstar’s Andrew Weinberg on AI, Tignanello and When Harry Met Sally

Weinberg tells us about his fantasy job as a teacher, his love for Hawaii, great sunset dinners and 1980s music, and why golf is a ‘go-to’ when he needs to relax.

4 min read · 14 April 2026

26North Partners tops target by almost 50% in Fund I

The firm launched its inaugural fund in late 2023, and nearly doubled its size since its second close in early 2025, according to PEI Group data.

1 min read · 14 April 2026

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