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Antares closes $1.2bn credit continuation vehicle

Antares Capital has closed a $1.2bn private credit secondary transaction in partnership with Ares Management, marking one of the largest credit continuation fund deals to date as liquidity solutions gain momentum across the asset class, according to a report by Wall Street Journal.

Schroders Capital raises over $600m for venture and growth fund

Schroders Capital, the $99.3bn private markets business of Schroders, has held the final close of its Schroders Capital Private Equity Global Innovation XI Fund, raising over $600m from global investors including pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, and family offices.

Sinopec launches $690m hydrogen-focused VC fund

Chinese energy giant Sinopec has unveiled a RMB5bn ($690m) hydrogen-focused venture capital fund, marking the largest such vehicle dedicated to the sector in China to date, according to a report by Reuters.

RCP Fund XIX closes on $314m

RCP Advisors, a private equity investment firm that provides access to North American small buyout fund managers through primary funds, secondary funds, and co-investment funds, as well as customised solutions and research services, has held the final close of its latest primary fund-of-funds, RCP Fund XIX, with approximately $314m in

PE fundraising slumps 35% amid ongoing exit logjam

Global private equity fundraising fell sharply in Q1 2025, highlighting growing strain on the asset class as persistent high interest rates, sluggish exit activity, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on LP allocations, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Quadria Capital closes oversubscribed $1bn healthcare fund

Quadria Capital, an Asia-focused healthcare private equity firm, has closed its third fund with $1.07bn in total commitments, exceeding its $800m target. The raise includes $954m in primary commitments and $114m in co-investment capital, with an additional $300m in co-investment capacity expected during the investment period.

Hong Kong intensifies PE and VC tax audits

Hong Kong’s tax authorities have intensified scrutiny of private equity and venture capital firms, as the government seeks to close fiscal gaps amid prolonged economic headwinds, according to a report by Bloomberg.

EQT-backed Fitness Passport targets AUD500m loan

EQT-owned Fitness Passport is seeking to raise AUD500mn (circa $322m) through a syndicated term loan, as the private equity sponsor pursues a dividend recapitalisation and refinancing strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the transaction.

Natixis targets $1.5bn private credit strategy

Natixis SA is in discussions to launch a $1.5bn private credit fund focused on direct lending, as the French investment bank seeks to expand its footprint in the fast-growing private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

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