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Plug and Play seeking $100m for new Saudi VC fund

Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley-based tech investor and early backer of firms including Dropbox Inc and PayPal Holdings Inc, is targeting a fundraise of $100 million for a new VC fund that will focus on investments in tech startups in Saudia Arabia, according to a report by

Tiger Global struggling to attract cash for new VC fund

Tiger Global Management LLC is struggling to attract commitments for its latest venture capital investment vehicle, with the hedge fund having so far secured about a third of its $6 billion target, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Growth curve

GrowthCurve Capital closes inaugural fund at $1.4bn

GrowthCurve Capital has held the final close of its inaugural private equity fund, GrowthCurve Capital Partners I, with total capital commitments of $1.4 billion for the fund and related co-investment vehicles. 

Permira Credit raises €4.2bn for direct lending strategy

Permira Credit, a specialist European credit investor, has completed fundraising for its fifth direct lending fund, Permira Credit Solutions Fund V (PCS5). Including associated vehicles and leverage, total investable capital for the strategy is €4.2 billion.

Nexa Equity closes inaugural PE fund at $180m

Nexa Equity, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower-middle market application software and fintech businesses, has closed its inaugural fund, Nexa Equity Fund I, with more than $180 million in capital commitments.

Julius Baer targets $250m for buyout fund

Swiss bank Julius Baer is betting on the continued appetite of its wealthy clients for private equity investments by targeting a $250 million fundraise for a new buyout fund, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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