Fundraising

Kerberos' Fund I and II were as, of Sept. 2020, earning a 28.7% gross IRR and a 28.3% gross IRR, respectively, according to an Arkansas TRS report.

AEA Investors has raised nearly $43 million for its seventh executive fund, according to an SEC filing.

The private markets firm received $12bn in new commitments over the first half of 2021, supported by strong activity in larger flagship funds and increased investment activity.

Rockwood Equity has raised $69.55 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing.

After the challenges of last year’s virus-roiled market, first timers like Avesi seem to be riding the crest of much stronger fundraising conditions in 2021.

Investcorp’s Strategic Capital Group, launched in 2019, is led by Anthony Maniscalco, formerly co-head of Anteil Capital Partners, Credit Suisse’s GP stakes business.

The firm not only exceeded the original target for its 10th flagship vehicle, but also its hard-cap by $2.4bn.

Avesi Partners has closed its debut fund at $875 million.

Shore Capital Partners has raised $686 million across three funds.

Hellman & Friedman has closed its tenth fund at $24.4 billion.