Global venture capital firm Accel has raised $3.5bn across four new funds aimed at backing early-stage companies, with artificial intelligence expected to remain a major focus across its investment strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg.
European private equity firm Exponent has raised €750m through a continuation fund to extend its ownership of H&MV Engineering, as the electrical infrastructure specialist expands its presence in the US amid surging demand from data centres, AI and renewable energy.
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is among the institutional investors backing a roughly $300m continuation vehicle that will allow private equity firm Monogram Capital Partners to retain ownership of beverage manufacturer Mountaintop Beverage, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Carlyle reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, supported by higher fee-related income, increased transaction activity and a rebound in investment realisations as private equity exit markets continued to improve, according to a report by Reuters.
Carlyle believes the private equity exit market is becoming increasingly supportive for high-quality assets, with the firm’s leadership pointing to stronger deal activity and improving capital markets as drivers of increased distributions to investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management has raised more than $12bn for its latest flagship private equity fund, providing further evidence that leading alternative asset managers continue to attract institutional capital despite a challenging fundraising environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Italian private markets manager Nextalia Investment Management has held a €1.1bn first close for its second flagship private equity fund, with the firm targeting a final hard cap of €1.5bn by the end of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Canadian pension fund OMERS is planning a major expansion of its private equity fund investment programme, with commitments expected to increase from around $2bn today to more than $10bn over the next five to 10 years, according to a report by BuyoutsInsider.
Apollo Global Management reported record fee income from its asset management and insurance operations in Q2, although a slower pace of private equity exits weighed on investment gains as challenging market conditions continued to limit asset sales, according to a report by Reuters.
Cerberus Capital Management has launched fundraising for its second supply chain-focused investment vehicle, targeting at least $4bn as the private equity firm expands its strategy of investing in businesses considered critical to the US economy and national security, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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