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Fortress unveils $2.5bn direct lending fund, as LPs seek relief from inflation

Fortress Lending Fund III has so far collected nearly $1.3bn and is expected to wrap up later this year.

3 min read · 13 July 2022

The Jordan Company runs $2bn GP-led process in challenging market

Impacts from the broader economy, such as inflation, geopolitical turmoil and slower growth, have made it tougher to value assets in secondaries processes, with a wide gap between buyer and seller expectations.

3 min read · 13 July 2022

Off-duty: Andrew Nikou on Paris, Kobe Bryant’s Mamba mentality and founding OpenGate

Nikou shares with us his favorite song, his fantasy job as a Montana rancher, and why the adage 'good thoughts, good words, good deeds' provides daily inspiration.

4 min read · 12 July 2022

Capitol Meridian, formed by ex-Carlyle executives, targets debut

The firm, like other first-timers in the market, is raising a fund at a time of slowing fundraising and LP hesitancy to back new teams as they stick with their established relationships.

2 min read · 12 July 2022

PE ranks as strongest asset class for pensions over the past decade, survey says

Illinois State Board of Investment tops the list of public pension systems with the strongest private equity returns.

2 min read · 12 July 2022

Inside Cinven’s inaugural financial services fund

The firm gathered €1.5bn for its fund dedicated to the strategy, which will mainly target platform acquisitions in mid-market Europe.

3 min read · 12 July 2022

Fundraising Frenzy: Why PE’s mega-fund madness isn't such a bad thing for LP returns

During a recession, private equity mega-funds deliver returns similar to those of their peers and with less selection risk for investors.

5 min read · 12 July 2022

Atlas Holdings closes deal for more time, capital with six portfolio companies

The companies are all industrial-related, different from the high-flying tech and healthcare companies that have been much of the rage in secondaries recently.

3 min read · 12 July 2022

Sixth Street moves up market with launch of $4.5bn direct lending fund

Sixth Street created the strategy in response to demand from borrowers and private equity sponsors to bring more capital into the “underserved” large-deal market, sources told Buyouts.

3 min read · 11 July 2022

Biden’s strict review of merger applications leads to PE deal delays, attorneys say

The administration has talked about taking a tougher approach to private equity deals, especially those focused on healthcare.

3 min read · 11 July 2022

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