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Eurazeo raises over €1bn at first close of PME V Fund

Eurazeo has completed the first close of its PME V fund at more than €1bn, marking a fundraising milestone broadly in line with the previous vintage and underscoring continued institutional appetite for European mid-market buyouts.

IDG Capital eyes $2bn for growth fund

Hong Kong-based IDG Capital is seeking to raise approximately $2bn for a new growth fund focused on consumer technology and consumer-oriented businesses, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

360 ONE targets up to $500m for new India private credit fund

360 ONE Asset Management is preparing to launch its sixth private credit fund with a target size of up to $500m, according to people familiar with the plans, highlighting continued investor demand for private debt opportunities in India, according to a report by Bloomberg.

New tech fund will boost European scale-ups, says EQT boss

EQT AB says its new technology-focused initiative will help address Europe’s persistent difficulty in scaling startups into global technology leaders, as policymakers and investors seek to retain high-growth companies within the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Astorg flagship fundraising stalls

French buyout firm Astorg is struggling to raise sufficient capital for its latest flagship fund, highlighting ongoing strain across the European private equity fundraising market as investor caution increases and exit activity remains subdued, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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Bain Capital closes Asia Fund VI at $10.5bn

Bain Capital has completed the final close of its sixth Asia private equity fund, raising $10.5bn in total capital commitments and surpassing its original $7bn target, as investors continue to back established managers with long-standing regional track records.

Lightrock Secures $500m for climate-focused growth fund

Private equity firm Lightrock has raised $500m for a new strategy aimed at expanding access to affordable, clean energy across Asia and Africa, as global investors continue to back transition-focused opportunities in emerging markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.

ILPA targets ‘runaway’ PE fund formation legal costs

The Institutional Limited Partners Association is seeking to overhaul longstanding PE fund formation practices, arguing that “runaway legal costs” are increasingly burdening investors and distorting incentives across the industry, according to a report by the FT.

S2G Investments Secures $1bn for debut independent fund

S2G Investments has raised $1bn for its debut institutional fund since spinning out as an independent firm, targeting growth-stage companies focused on energy resilience and food security amid rising global input costs and supply chain pressures, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

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