North America

CenterOak boosts investment and operations teams

The three hires follow the final close of the Texas-based private equity firm’s debut fund at its $420 million hard-cap in August.

SL Capital Partners raises $213m

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KKR Americas Fund XII nears final close on $13bn

KKR CFO Bill Janetschek said the latest fund, focusing on buyouts and growth investments in the Americas, will begin deploying capital in the first half of next year.

Endowments and foundations up their PE support

<p><em>More US endowments and foundations plan to increase their allocation to private equity than at the beginning of <span>the year, as the</span> search for yield continues.</em></p>

The Carlyle Group raises $1.5bn

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SJF Ventures raises $74.4m

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Noven joins SURS

Recent people move

Inside Vista’s latest fundraise

Details on the firm’s $10bn Fund VI and its $875m investment from Dyal Capital Partners.

Oak Hill Advisors raises $2.7bn

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Operating partners essential in competitive market

<p> </p> Operating partners are driving investment theses amid heightened competition and pricing, said panellists at PEI's Operating Partners Forum