Managers

Close imminent on Blue Water Energy Fund II – Exclusive

The fund, which focuses on mid-market oil and gas assets, will close above its $1bn hard cap in June.

SoftBank Vision Fund: $93bn and counting

The record-breaking fund is aiming for a $100bn final close ‘within six months’.

University of Michigan backs Silver Lake, Stripes Group

City MD expansion proceeds well, entails risks: S&P

Antares Capital raises $2.1bn

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Los Angeles Fire & Police commits $10m

The US public pension committed $10 million to private equity

Menlo Ventures raises $450m

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Fundamental Advisors raises $993m

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French veteran Chequers closes Fund XVII on €1.1bn

<p>The fund, which was twice oversubscribed, was raised in less than three months.<br /></p> <p> </p>

Epiris holds first close on new fund – Exclusive

The UK firm has amassed £500m for the vehicle, its first as an independent manager.