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The state of play across private markets fundraising. Plus: US fund managers want more ESG leeway from their European LPs; and Leonard Green is back in the market with its 10th buyout flagship. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Buyout, growth equity, secondaries, venture capital and other private equity funds raised a total of $250bn in the first half, down 13 percent from $289bn raised a year earlier.

Triton's CEO says he's big on improving the firm and learning from mistakes. Plus: Asante examines the case for investing in the lower mid-market and the Hong Kong Jockey Club is the latest APAC giant to attempt a portfolio sale. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Peder Prahl, the private equity firm's founder, speaks to PEI about the firm's culture, investment style and learnings from a recently concluded independent business advisory assessment.

Advent believes there are three reasons why private capital has a role to play in defence investing. Plus: Warburg is seeking $17 billion for a new flagship; and Hamilton Lane targets Asia with its latest evergreen. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Arrowsmith today heads JMI, according to pension documents, marking a quietly executed succession since two years ago, when he shared that responsibility with founder Harry Gruner.

The tech and healthcare investor is understood to have already raised more capital for its sophomore Spark II vehicle than its predecessor's final amount.

The $82bn pension’s staff are expressing confidence in the direction of the portfolio despite relinquishing a spot as a top performer from early PE programme.

The tech investor is in market with three funds with a combined capital-raising target of up to $24bn.

The buyout giant, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in Europe this week, remains bullish on the region amid increasing spending on defence and tech.