A growing number of global pension funds are scaling back or pausing investments in US private markets, as geopolitical tensions and erratic trade policies under President Donald Trump spark concerns about capital stability and regulatory risk, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Temasek-backed private equity firm ABC Impact has secured over $600m in its latest funding round, attracting capital from a diverse group of institutional and private investors as it continues to target high-impact investments across Asia, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Neuberger Berman Group has offloaded approximately $1.2bn in securities backed by cash flows from a suite of funds under its management, a strategic move designed to bolster liquidity for the asset manager, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Alternative investment firm KSL Capital Partners has closed its latest tactical opportunities fund, KSL Capital Partners Tactical Opportunities II, with total capital commitments of $1.44bn, including contributions from the General Partner.
Bain Capital is reportedly aiming to raise at least $7bn for its upcoming Bain Capital Asia Fund VI, with plans to commence fundraising at the end of April 2025, surpassing the $4bn raised for its previous Asia-focused fund, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the Silicon Valley venture capital heavyweight, is reportedly in the market to raise approximately $20bn for a new AI-focused vehicle – its largest fund to date – as it looks to tap into sustained global investor appetite for US-based artificial intelligence opportunities, according to a report by
Momentum is building in Switzerland’s private equity space, driven in part by Swisscanto’s latest offering – the Private Equity Switzerland Growth II L-QIF fund – which will target CHF150m (€160m) for a first close in Q3 2025, according to a report by Private Equity Insights.
Pantheon Ventures has held the final close of Pantheon Senior Debt III at $5.2bn in total committed capital, marking one of the largest dedicated private credit secondary raises to date, according to a report by Wall Street Journal.
North American renewable energy investor Excelsior Energy Capital has closed its Excelsior Renewable Energy Investment Fund II (Fund II) with more than $1bn in capital commitments, exceeding the original $750m target.
Private equity investment firm RCP Advisors has successfully closed its latest co-investment fund, RCPDirect V, with approximately $994m in total capital commitments, exceeding its initial fundraising target of $800m.
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