Private Equity

Markets

Warburg Pincus on the cusp of wrapping up 15th flagship growth fund

The firm has recently returned billions of dollars to its investors, while announcing a string of high-profile exits this year.

3 min read · 10 September 2026

Fundraising

Blue Sea Capital launches a fourth fund, eyeing a smaller target

Fund IV is almost 8% smaller than the $600m initial target for the third fund.

1 min read · 15 July 2026

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Fundraising

'Self-liquidating' helps Arctos make a $6.2bn GP financing debut

The Keystone strategy is expected to remain relevant across fundraising cycles, managing partner Ian Charles and partner Charlie Tingue tell PEI.

3 min read · 15 July 2026

Managers

YMCA private equity exec leaves for family office

YMCA’s retirement fund managed assets of about $10bn as of June 30, 2025, according to the system’s annual report.

1 min read · 11 May 2026

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Investors

University of California shops $3bn LP portfolio in major sale

The system's process marks the latest instance it has sought liquidity in the secondaries market.

2 min read · 25 March 2026

Managers

DPI: the three-letter metric that will drive fundraising in 2026

The mantra 'DPI is the new IRR' has caught on across the PE industry, mostly because it describes the unique circumstances now faced by LPs and GPs alike.

3 min read · 06 March 2026

Featured

Split screen: fundraising outcomes divide sharply on DPI lines

A new dynamic is driving private equity fundraising. In an increasingly bifurcated market, success will be yours according to whether you've returned capital to LPs.

10 min read · 02 March 2026