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Side Letter: Brookfield's fundraising faith; SoftBank's latest losses; Canada's China concern

Brookfield Asset Management is upbeat on fundraising. Plus: SoftBank has posted a $39 billion annual investment loss; and Canadian pensions are quizzed on China. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 11 May 2023

Connecticut considers being a buyer and seller of secondaries

Connecticut’s investment advisory committee approved $350m in commitments, split equally between HarbourVest’s latest flagship secondaries fund and a connected co-investment vehicle.

2 min read · 10 May 2023

TCDRS reveals $99m in PE commitments

The Texas-based pension made commitments to three private equity funds.

1 min read · 10 May 2023

Amid huge industry growth, Presidio extends hold on semiconductor testing company

Presidio saw an opportunity to extend its hold over Elevate as it continues to implement its growth plan that includes further spending and future acquisitions.

3 min read · 10 May 2023

GPs face the music: The new reality of a 'failed' fundraise

Multiple managers have either closed or expect to close their latest private equity flagships below target – something unthinkable a few years ago.

7 min read · 10 May 2023

Side Letter: Silver Lake's $19bn; Apollo's 'maniacal focus'; VC's female fundraisers

Silver Lake is on track to surpass its previous flagship fund size. Plus: Apollo is leaning into APAC and Middle Eastern LP bases; and advice for women looking to raise funds. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

6 min read · 10 May 2023

OEP racks up $1bn for continuation fund

The fund is co-led by Carlyle subsidiary AlpInvest Partners and HarbourVest Partners.

2 min read · 10 May 2023

In tough market, LightBay, led by former Ares execs, amasses $1bn for second pool

An unusual aspect of LightBay’s funds is that the firm offers a fixed amount of its management fees and carried interest to its LightBay Foundation.

2 min read · 10 May 2023

HarbourVest provides special co-investment access for big spenders to flagship secondaries fund

The manager has raised $4.8bn for Dover XI, which has an ambitious target of $12bn.

2 min read · 09 May 2023

Apollo to debut green private equity strategy

A dedicated program is expected to be unveiled in the third quarter, co-president Scott Kleinman said in the firm’s Q1-2023 earnings call.

3 min read · 09 May 2023

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