Fundraising

In today's edition, Fundraising was up in Q3, per preliminary PEI Group data; Why the Fed's rate hike is unlikely to derail private equity dealmaking; A VC manager is back in the market with its sophomore GP stakes vehicle.

The firm started raising the strategy in Q2 and aims to reach final close by Q1 next year as more funds emerge in this space, Private Equity International has learned.

Notable fundraises by female founders could pave the way for more to come.

Investindustrial, one of Europe’s most distinctive mid-market franchises, will face the dual challenge of succession implementation and sustainably expanding beyond its Southern European roots. How does the firm plan to tackle these changes?

In today's edition, why climate risk is leaving LPs in a catch-22; Australia's SWF turns secondaries buyer; a mid-market firm reaches final close.

The previous vintage closed on $5.58bn in February last year.

In today's edition, ERS Hawaii mulls allocation reduction for private equity; Schroders smashes target of latest co-investment fund; A mixed picture for loan valuations.

In today's edition, Warburg nears its flagship target; CVC looks to match its record-breaking fundraise; An LP bets on PE's distribution drought.

Clarity and alignment on exits, value creation and succession planning are now essential components of the fundraising formula, an LP tells PEI’s Commitment Issues podcast.

In today's edition, Our latest ranking of the world's largest secondaries fundraisers; An earlier than expected shakeup for Partners Group's C-suite; A secondaries specialist joins PE's growing band of MENA movers.