Hong Kong-based buy-out firm FirstLight Capital, co-led by former Alibaba Group chairman Daniel Zhang, is seeking to raise a US-dollar-denominated fund of about $1bn for its inaugural vehicle, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.
Sofinnova Partners, a European life sciences venture capital firm based in Paris, London, and Milan, has closed its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650m ($750m).
Ardabelle Capital, the firm launched by former Eurazeo CEO Virginie Morgon, has reached a first close of about €250m for its inaugural fund, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The vehicle is targeting roughly €500m in total commitments, and is aiming to reach that
Warburg Pincus has raised more than $12bn in the first close of its latest global private equity vehicle, putting the firm on track to exceed its $17bn target despite a challenging fundraising environment for the sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Viola Credit, a global alternative credit asset manager with $4bn in assets under management, has announced the launch of a new Growth Lending fund dedicated to the European technology market.
European venture firm Backed VC has closed its third fund, Backed 3, at its $100m cap, alongside making its 100th investment. Compared to its previous two funds, the firm’s third has increased presence in the US and expanded its global events strategy.
Private markets platform Treble Peak is partnering with institutional platform NewVest, to provide diversified access to private market funds. Access will be achieved via the Treble Peak platform, and will require a minimum investment of $50,000.
TELEO Capital Management, LLC, a lower mid-market private equity firm specialising in acquiring corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions across enterprise software and tech-enabled services, has closed TELEO Capital Fund II at its hard cap of $350m in Limited Partner capital commitments.
Japanese financial services group Orix Corp has partnered with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to launch a $2.5bn Japan-focused private equity fund, targeting succession-driven deals and corporate carve-outs across the country’s mid- to large-cap market, according to a report by Reuters.
ChrysCapital has closed its tenth private equity fund, ChrysCapital X, at $2.2bn, setting a new record for the largest India-focused PE fund to date, and marking the first time the firm has included Indian LPs in its fundraising, according to a report by Reuters.
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