Technology-focused Francisco Partners has secured more than $18bn across two new private equity funds, marking its largest fundraising to date and defying a cautious backdrop for tech buyouts shaped by AI-related disruption concerns, according to a report by Reuters.
The Carlyle Group Inc has launched fundraising for its ninth flagship private equity vehicle, targeting approximately $15bn as it seeks to match the size of its prior fund and reinforce momentum in its buyout platform, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ares Management Corporation has raised a combined $12.7bn across its Pathfinder closed-end strategy and related vehicles, underscoring strong institutional demand for asset-based finance (ABF), and reinforcing the firm’s position as one of the largest managers in the rapidly expanding segment.
Private markets giant Blackstone reported a rebound in private wealth inflows in June, following a softer period in April and May, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments made by President and COO Jon Gray.
Life insurers backed by major alternative asset managers including KKR and Apollo Global Management, are significantly increasing their exposure to private credit and other illiquid assets, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing new analysis from Moody’s Ratings.
Hunter Point Capital has raised $4.3bn across a series of vehicles dedicated to financing solutions for alternative asset managers, underscoring continued growth in the market for general partner-focused capital strategies, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
A growing cohort of property and casualty insurers is increasing allocations to private markets – including private equity, real estate and hedge fund strategies – even as some traditional institutional investors slow commitments and reassess expected returns.
Pictet Alternative Advisors has raised $1.53bn for its sixth private equity co-investment vehicle, marking the largest fund in its Monte Rosa series and surpassing an initial target of $1bn amid strong investor demand for direct exposure to private equity deals.
Private equity firm Hg is planning to increase its ownership stake in its London-listed investment trust after a recent selloff in technology and software-related stocks, according to a report by Bloomberg citing a company statement.
Federal prosecutors are increasingly focused on valuation practices across private markets, highlighting concerns around transparency in how illiquid assets are marked across private credit and private equity portfolios, according to a report by Reuters citing comments from Jay Clayton, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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