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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.

Latin America surges in startup fundraising growth

Startup fundraising in Latin America surged 26% year-on-year in 2024, outperforming Europe’s 7% increase and Southeast Asia’s 34% contraction, according to a report by Reuters citing new research from Endeavor and Glisco Partners.

Eagle Merchant Partners closes Fund II at $415m

Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners has closed its second fund, Eagle Merchant Partners Fund II, with $415m in capital commitments. The fund, which was oversubscribed and closed above its original hard cap in seven months, attracted strong support from institutional investors, family offices, high net worth individuals, and

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