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Amundi to manage €350m private markets mandate

European asset manager Amundi has been appointed to manage a multi-management mandate worth €350m, invested in private equity and private debt, on behalf of French public reinsurance company Caisse Centrale de Réassurance.

Capital Group and KKR launch retail-focused fund

Capital Group and KKR have launched a new investment fund aimed at broadening access to private equity for individual investors. The fund – Capital Group KKR U.S. Equity+ – combines investments in private companies with publicly listed US equities, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Charterhouse raises €1bn first close for CCP XII

Charterhouse Capital Partners has secured approximately €1bn at the first close of its latest flagship fund, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The firm is targeting €1.5bn for Charterhouse Capital Partners XII, with a final close expected in the coming months.

Former IFM team launches Black Kite Partners with AUD500m fund

Three former members of IFM Investors’ private equity unit have launched a new investment firm, raising AUD500m ($353m) for their debut vehicle, according to a report by Bloomberg. David Odgers, Adrian Kerley, and Stuart Wardman-Browne have established Black Kite Partners, a private markets manager focused on technology.

Ares closes Convergint continuation fund

Ares Management Corp has closed an $850m continuation vehicle to hold portfolio company Convergint Technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg. Leonard Green & Partners acted as lead investor in the fund, with participation from the alternatives business of Goldman Sachs.

Blackstone credit fund meets record 7.9% redemption requests

Blackstone is allowing investors to redeem a record 7.9% of shares in its flagship private credit vehicle, Blackstone Private Credit Fund, marking the latest sign of pressure across the private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Van Lanschot Kempen launches second North America-focused fund

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has launched a new private equity fund focused on North America. Named Kempen North American Private Equity Fund II, the firm says it allows private banking clients to invest, through carefully selected specialised private equity managers and direct co-investments, in small and mid-sized private companies

Invico adopts liquidity plan as private credit redemptions rise

Private credit manager Invico Capital has implemented a structured liquidity management plan at one of its funds as it responds to redemption requests from large investors, amid rising scrutiny across the private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Greenbriar closes oversubscribed $5.4bn Fund VII

Greenbriar Equity Group has held the final close of its seventh fund, Greenbriar Equity Fund VII, raising $5.4bn in capital commitments – its largest fund to date – and well above its original $4.25bn fundraising target.

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