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KKR’s new mid-market fund on the verge of hitting $4bn target

In a subdued deal environment, mid-market buyouts are drawing more attention. This perhaps explains why KKR has had success with the debut strategy at a time when fundraising is especially challenging.

2 min read · 01 May 2024

New Mexico SIC, facing flood of cash, slashes PE target on oil and gas tax fund

New Mexico's surging energy industry gives the state’s second-largest permanent fund more money – and challenges.

3 min read · 01 May 2024

Lexington buys ~$1bn venture portfolio at big discount

The deal is an example of the type of 'clean up' deals routinely run by fund of funds and secondary shops.

2 min read · 01 May 2024

KKR: Secondaries is not a ‘need to have’ strategy for the firm

The alternatives giant doesn't want to enter the sub-sector if it can't be a top-three player, according to chief financial officer Rob Lewin.

2 min read · 01 May 2024

Goldner Hawn raises $364m for eighth fund

Fund VIII will invest in specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, consumer products and services and business services sectors across North America.

1 min read · 01 May 2024

Side Letter: LPs follow the leader

LPs are gaining confidence in continuation funds after following the examples set by high-profile GPs. Plus: an FTC ban on non-competes may not impact recruitment; and Bain has set a target for its latest life sciences fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 01 May 2024

HighVista to beat target on 10th fund for ‘unusually compelling opportunity’ in small buyouts

The fund is among several that are bringing capital into a small and emerging manager ecosystem that is seeing a general reduction of capital flows.

2 min read · 01 May 2024

KKR opts to trust the process

While markets lose their heads, KKR’s Pete Stavros and Nate Taylor ignore the noise and zealously embrace their ‘linear deployment’ strategy.

10 min read · 01 May 2024

Five ESG issues to watch

From a heightened focus on human rights considerations to responsible AI integration, the ESG sphere is witnessing dynamic transformations.

7 min read · 01 May 2024

Behind the growing pool of secondaries capital

Money continues to flow into this most undercapitalised corner of private equity.

5 min read · 01 May 2024

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