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Lightyear Capital collects $772.3m for fifth fund

Lightyear Capital has raised $772.3 million for its fifth fund, according to an SEC filing.

1 min read · 12 November 2021

OMERS PE chief Michael Graham on post-covid surge, growth in Asia, hiring spree

Graham talks to Buyouts about OMERS' uptick in PE dealmaking since January, expectations for performance, plans to deploy C$2bn-plus in Asia and a recent spate of hires.

5 min read · 11 November 2021

Crestbridge looks to boost its US business through senior hire

The specialty firm is looking to expand its presence in the US after opening up an office in New York earlier this year.

1 min read · 11 November 2021

General Atlantic wraps up sixth fund at $7.8bn

General Atlantic has closed its sixth flagship fund at $7.8 billion, beating its $5 billion target.

3 min read · 11 November 2021

Florida SBA approves over $150m in commitments

The Tallahassee-based public pension fund has backed three North American private equity vehicles.

1 min read · 11 November 2021

Which listed PE giant has the most dry powder?

The biggest listed alternatives firms have more than $550bn in unspent capital, fuelling fiercer competition and higher entry prices.

2 min read · 11 November 2021

True Wind collects $817m for sophomore fund

The San Francisco-based private equity firm invests in tech companies.

2 min read · 11 November 2021

Side Letter: PE's dry powder keg?; GA's wealthy LPs; ILPA's template tweaks

An insight into the amount of dry powder held by private equity's blue chips. Plus: General Atlantic taps wealthy individuals and ILPA tweaks its DE&I template. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 11 November 2021

SEC’s Gensler lays out potential agenda for more transparency in private equity

Gensler’s overarching goal, he said, is to 'bring more sunshine and competition to the private funds space'.

3 min read · 11 November 2021

LACERS sets 2022 strategic plan for private equity

The pension system increased its PE target allocation to 16% and plans to ramp up its new, in-house co-investment program.

3 min read · 10 November 2021

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