Limited partners are gaining increased influence over private equity managers as the industry continues to grapple with slower capital distributions and weaker exit activity, according to a report by Bloomberg citing new research from asset manager Orix.
Publicly traded private credit vehicles are drawing renewed investor interest as valuations recover from recent lows, with some market participants targeting discounted entry points, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Large institutional investors are increasingly questioning whether conflicts of interest are being properly managed in private equity continuation vehicle transactions, where firms effectively sell assets from one fund to another structure they also influence, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Blackstone Inc’s secondaries business crossed $100bn in assets under management during the first quarter, cementing its position as one of the largest players in the rapidly expanding market for secondhand private equity stakes, according to a report by Bloomberg.
KKR & Co and Capital Group are preparing to roll out a public–private credit fund in Asia later this year, expanding a collaboration aimed at bringing private market strategies to a broader base of wealth management clients, according to a report by Bloomberg.
European mid-market private equity house Waterland has completed a €4bn ($4.7bn) fundraise for its latest flagship vehicle, reflecting continued strong appetite for the strategy among institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
New capital raised by private credit strategies targeting wealthy individuals declined sharply in the first quarter of 2026, dropping 45% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a report by Reuters citing data released by specialist investment bank RA Stanger.
Harbinger Sports, a private equity vehicle focused on professional sports and led by investor Mark Cuban has raised $450m in initial commitments for its first fund close, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton has launched a $500m investment vehicle in partnership with a group of high-profile athletes, aiming to capitalise on the commercial influence of sports figures in consumer markets, according to a report by the Financial Times.
EQT says its fundraising activity remains robust despite a volatile market backdrop, while also highlighting expectations that ongoing dislocation in private credit could accelerate consolidation across the private equity industry, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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