Mid-market

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.

The top 100 fundraisers in North America over the last five years saw a nearly 10% increase in the capital they brought in, compared with last year’s list.

Between 2024 and Q1 2026, about $14.3bn was realized and distributed by Onex's private equity funds, according to the firm's Q1 documents and supplemental data shared with Buyouts.

The mid-market firm is looking to raise its largest fund yet.

LPs are seeing 'a ton of opportunities' right now with dealmakers that made their names at more established firms, an LP source said.

Seidler Equity Partners IX held a first and final close last month at its $1.6bn hard-cap, sources told Buyouts, up 28% from its predecessor.

Brey Jones and John McGuinness have formed Thirdpath, an advisory shop focused on constructing customized private equity and private credit portfolios for institutions.

Wolfram tells us about his happy place in Nantucket, winning tailgates, and why he sends the Semisonic song 'Closing Time' to Oak Hill's investment team.

Altair Industries is raising its debut fund. The firm is led by two former Stellex Capital Management executives, who left the firm last September.