Growth equity

Documents show the software investor is seeking €3.4bn for its third vehicle for the region.

DBJ will be expanding its buyout exposure in 2026.

Private capital could play a role in bolstering Europe’s energy resilience, catalysing its tech industry and financing the conversion of manufacturing facilities, M&G private markets CIO Emmanuel Deblanc tells PEI.

Maharlika Investment Corporation is seeking managers ‘who understand how the Philippines operates’, CIO Kheed Ng tells PEI.

The firm held a 'record' first close for WestCap Strategic Operator Fund III during Q4 2025, sources tell Buyouts, backed by a mix of new and existing LPs.

After a surge in interest around the covid-19 pandemic, it has been a mixed picture for life sciences and biotech-focused PE fundraising and capital deployment.

Investors are focusing more on the theme of resilience, David Kelnar of the investment bank's private capital team tells PEI.

Software funds from the likes of Vista, Insight and PSG are largely outperforming or matching their vintage cohorts, despite concerns over returns in this sector.

Institutions including the International Finance Corporation and British International Investment are prioritising selective manager-led allocations, growth equity and realistic paths to returns.

The firm launched its inaugural fund in late 2023, and nearly doubled its size since its second close in early 2025, according to PEI Group data.