Fundraising

Excellere, today led by managing partners Brad Cornell, Ryan Glaws, Matthew Hicks and Patrick O’Keefe, will concentrate Fund IV investments in the healthcare sector.

Alterna Equity Partners is seeking to raise $100 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing.

Marlin Heritage Europe II will focus on industries that include software, technology, healthcare and tech-enabled business and financial services.

Abry launched the structured equity strategy roughly a decade ago to make minority investments in firm-sponsored or external companies in North America.

Patriot Financial Partners has raised over $94.1 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing.

Abry Partners is seeking to raise $1.25 billion for its sixth senior equity fund, according to an SEC filing.

The firm is one of numerous established GPs able to raise more than target, and in some cases, raise their caps, in a fundraising market that is heavily focused on incumbents.

Paceline Equity Partners has closed its debut opportunity fund at $350 million.

Keystone Capital Management has raised $420 million for its second institutional fund.

The industry continued to raise capital during the pandemic, contributing to our biggest-ever ranking.