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Eight slides that look at the amount of private equity capital raised between January and end-September and what the figures show.

The acquisition provides Wendel Group with the foundation to raise third-party capital and for IK to branch out into other strategies.

Megafunds raised between Q1-Q3 this year include vehicles by CVC Capital Partners, Apollo, Permira and Warburg Pincus.

The French asset manager will seek at least €1bn for its debut semiconductor fund, PEI understands.

Aliph Capital was launched in 2021 by Huda Al-Lawati, former partner and CIO for MENA at the now-collapsed Abraaj Group.

While PE deal value was down, the number of deals was up slightly, suggesting more activity focused on the lower mid-market, according to data from LSEG.

Managing directors Steve Poon and Ming-Hau Lee, who both specialised in China special situations, left the firm in September to explore new opportunities, PEI has learned.

The Blackstone chief executive shares five pieces of advice – including his 10% rule when it comes to valuations – with Private Equity International.

The firm's acquisition of the rights to toy brand Care Bears is a ‘rare opportunity’ for private equity.

Investing in the luxury consumer sector is about more than simply picking a trend or relying on the luck of timing.