Legal artificial intelligence platform Harvey has raised $200m in a new funding round co-led by GIC and Sequoia, valuing the business at $11bn, as investor appetite for AI-enabled professional services continues to accelerate, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Advent International plans to deploy up to $1bn into next-generation defence technology investments, as rising geopolitical tensions drive increased investor focus on the sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Pictet Alternative Advisors has announced the final close of Pictet Private Equity Entrepreneur Capital I, its first direct private equity strategy, at €403m. The LP base includes foundations, pension funds, institutional family offices and entrepreneurs.
China Investment Corp is exploring fresh allocations to US-based private equity managers, signalling a potential shift in capital flows after a recent pullback from the market, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5bn in new capital to back artificial intelligence-driven companies, with $1bn allocated to its 22nd early-stage fund and $2.5bn earmarked for growth-stage investments, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ares Management has become the latest alternative asset manager to limit investor withdrawals from a private credit fund capping redemptions from its $10.7bn Ares Strategic Income Fund after requests exceeded the vehicle’s quarterly threshold, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Lead Edge Capital has raised $3.5bn for its seventh flagship fund, targeting investments in software and technology businesses despite ongoing volatility in the sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Sentiment toward Asia-Pacific private equity is beginning to recover, supported by improving exit activity and a return to positive investor cash flows, although ongoing geopolitical tensions could weigh on the rebound, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments from consultancy Bain & Co.
Apollo Global Management has limited investor withdrawals from its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund to 5% of shares after redemption requests exceeded the vehicle’s quarterly cap, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
The majority (59%) of global LPs expect to take a more integrated approach to their public and private credit allocations within five years, up from 35% today, according to research from Benefit Street Partners.
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