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GI rakes in capital, reaching about $1.8bn for first close on flagship

The firm doesn’t appear to be having problems attracting capital in the pandemic, at a time when limited partners are primarily committing to established managers.

2 min read · 21 September 2020

Fundraising 'tipping point' is harder to identify in covid-19 world – report

The shift to virtual has resulted in more touchpoints with LPs and it can be challenging to assess whether these will turn into commitments, a report by Campbell Lutyens has found.

3 min read · 21 September 2020

MKH, led by ex-Warburg Pincus and Bahía principals, launches debut fund

MKH, founded by Annette Rodriguez, a former Warburg Pincus managing director, and Miguel Heras, a former Inversiones Bahía managing director, is backed by the Motta and Kazma families.

3 min read · 18 September 2020

Charger Investment, with Levine Leichtman, AIP pedigree, hits wobbly markets with debut

Charger Investment is among a small group of first-time funds facing the challenge of the pandemic-stricken market, where LPs are mostly focusing on re-investing with existing managers.

2 min read · 18 September 2020

A placement agent and GP in legal battle over who will raise next fund

The dispute brings to light issues that are normally shielded behind confidential contracts setting out fee rates and other terms between fundraisers and private equity firms.

3 min read · 15 September 2020

How China Renaissance transitioned from passenger to pilot

Investment bank China Renaissance has evolved from passive co-investor to leading deals with its latest family of RMB- and USD-denominated private equity funds.

6 min read · 15 September 2020

Neuberger seeks fundraising extensions due to covid-19 delays

The investment giant has requested fundraising extensions of up to six months to accommodate LPs who required more time.

2 min read · 14 September 2020

As pandemic taxes connectivity, GI Partners sees ripe environment for investment

Something that became apparent with millions of Americans at home relying on local network infrastructure for their livelihoods – back-end network infrastructure could use a lot more upgrading.

3 min read · 11 September 2020

L Catterton on the verge of closing largest consumer-focused fund to date

At its present level of commitments, L Catterton IX is already 35 percent larger than its predecessor, which closed in 2016 at $2.75 billion.

3 min read · 11 September 2020

Ex-WestView Capital’s exec’s shop Brownstone Equity nears target on debut

The firm is one of only a few first-timers in the market during the pandemic. Limited partners are mostly focused on re-upping with their established managers.

2 min read · 10 September 2020

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