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Venture Catalyst holds first close of Beams Fintech Fund at USD36m

Venture Catalyst has held the first close of the Beams Fintech Fund, its first growth-stage fund, with ISD36 million on commitments, according to a report by VCCircle. The fund’s strategy will be to invest in early-stage fintech firms. The funds has attracted investment from a range of investors including a

Blue Wolf Capital closes Fund V at USD1.1bn

Blue Wolf Capital Partners (Blue Wolf), a New York-based private equity firm, has closed Blue Wolf Capital Fund V at its hard cap of USD1.1 billion. The fund was oversubscribed with strong support from existing investors along with a diverse base of new partners, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, fund-of-funds,

LTC launches third fund in three years with USD40m

The London Technology Club (LTC), a community in Europe for investment opportunities in the technology sector, has launched its third fund in three years aimed at scale-up tech companies – particularly in the AI, fintech and mobility sectors. The fund will offer access to multiple direct co-investment opportunities and leading

VC fund Maor II holds first closing above USD150m

Maor Investment, one of the 10 most active Venture Capital funds in Israel, has held the first closing of MAOR II, its second fund, at over USD150 million, 75 per cent of its target. Maor II has also made its first investment in SupPlant, an Israeli Agritech that offers innovative

Freeport Financial closes fifth direct lending fund at USD1.5bn

Freeport Financial Partners (Freeport), a US lower middle market direct lending manager, has held the final close of its fifth direct lending fund, Freeport First Lien Loan Fund V (Fund V), raising USD1.5 billion in investable capital including targeted leverage and separately managed accounts investing alongside the fund. Fund V

Carlyle raises USD2.1bn for Fortitude Re

Carlyle has raised USD2.1 billion in equity capital for Fortitude Re from existing investors, including strategic co-investor T&D Insurance Group, underscoring their support for the strategy and Fortitude Re’s prospects. Carlyle expects to contribute up to USD150 million from its balance sheet to this capital raise. The new capital will

Indian VC HealthQuad closes second fund at USD162m

HealthQuad, an Indian healthcare venture capital fund, has held the final close of its second fund, HealthQuad Fund-II, with a total subscription of USD162 million, more than 2.2 times greater than its target size at launch. MSD, the global biopharmaceutical company, led commitments from global financial investors, strategic institutions in

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