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.
Hong Kong-based investment firm Blue Pool Capital has secured $1bn for its inaugural private equity fund, marking a significant milestone amid a challenging fundraising climate for the sector, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Partners Group is preparing to launch its first India-focused buyout fund, with a target of at least $1bn, amid growing investor appetite for investments in the country, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the situation.
Blackstone Inc has secured more than $12bn in capital commitments for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity vehicle, positioning the firm for continued expansion across key regional markets including India, Japan and Australia, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has initiated early-stage discussions with investors to raise at least $10bn for its next global direct lending vehicle, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Sands Capital has successfully closed its Global Innovation Fund III at $1.1bn, exceeding target commitments and attracting new investors including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and funds managed by Hamilton Lane.
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