Fundraising

Scale has become a competitive edge in a rapidly expanding secondaries market.

NSP has already succeeded in raising nearly three-quarters of the fund's target – closing on $110m this month, sources told Buyouts.

Moelis continues to expand its private capital advisory offerings under the leadership of Matt Wesley, who joined the bank last year after leaving Jefferies.

Charlesbank hit the market last year with its 11th fund, targeting $4bn, Buyouts previously reported.

So far in 2026, Advent has generated a massive $12bn-plus of proceeds from realizations, sources with knowledge of the matter told Buyouts.

In today's edition, A former heavyweight LP turned consultant says investors are increasingly looking at local economy themes; Advent approaches its flagship target; PE dealmaking slumps once again.

The Pittsburgh-based firm beat its initial target by nearly half.

Uncertainty and volatility caused by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East today present both opportunities and challenges to oil and gas dealmaking. In this environment, Kimmeridge has been active.

The firm's US buyout strategy distributed capital at more than double the industry rate, chief executive Harvey Schwartz noted on the firm’s latest results call.