CVC Capital has launched CVC Catalyst, a new sector-agnostic private equity strategy dedicated to high-quality, faster-growing mid-market businesses across Europe. The focus will be on on equity investments of under €250m in companies with strong growth potential.
Aurelius, the pan-European private equity group, has held the final close of Aurelius Opportunities Fund V at €830m, surpassing its initial target following strong investor demand, according to a report by Bloomberg. The fund was significantly oversubscribed and completed its raise in just five months.
Carlyle AlpInvest, a subsidiary of Carlyle, has provided $600m in preferred equity financing for Horizon II, a private equity programme run by Federated Hermes Private Equity.
Investors are planning to increase private credit and secondaries allocations amid growing macro-economic uncertainty, reflecting a shift toward more defensive investment strategies, according to Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Capital Barometer.
Ares Management Corporation is reportedly in the market to raise more than $2bn for a new Asia-focused special situations fund, as the alternative investment giant continues to scale its regional credit footprint, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Centerbridge Partners is seeking to raise approximately $1bn through a continuation fund to retain its minority interest in Fairstone Bank of Canada, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
UCLA and Penn State have issued statements denying their involvement in Elevate Sports Ventures’ newly launched College Investment Initiative, countering a report by Sportico suggesting both universities had signed on to receive capital from the $500m fund, according to a report by Reuters.
SWEN Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on non-listed responsible investment and ocean sustainability, has raised €160m in the first close of its SWEN Blue Ocean 2 fund, to invest in innovative start-ups working to support the regeneration of ocean biodiversity.
Vietnam-focused private equity firm Mekong Capital is preparing to launch a new regenerative agriculture fund in 2026, with a targeted raise of up to $200m, according to a report by Bloomberg citing founding partner Chris Freund.
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) posted an 11.3% time-weighted return on its private equity portfolio in 2024, as the $544bn pension giant continues an aggressive push to reshape its exposure to the asset class, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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