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KKR sees opportunities amid tariff-driven market volatility

TOP STORY: KKR is aiming to capitalise on volatility stemming from renewed trade tensions tied to former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, using current market dislocations to identify compelling investment opportunities across asset classes, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Apollo raises $5.4bn for inaugural secondaries fund

Apollo Global Management has raised approximately $5.4bn for its debut secondaries fund, S3 Equity and Hybrid Solutions, as institutional demand for liquidity accelerates in a subdued dealmaking environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.

TSG Consumer Partners mulls minority stake in Crumbl

TSG Consumer Partners is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a minority interest in Crumbl, the rapidly expanding cookie and dessert chain, through a preferred equity investment, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Apollo, Carlyle, Ares back first BDC-linked SRT deal

Apollo Global Management, alongside Carlyle Group and Ares Management, has taken part in the first publicly known issuance of significant risk transfer (SRT) securities referencing loans extended to business development companies (BDCs) – a structural innovation that may signal a broader shift in how banks manage exposure to the fast-growing

Pioneer Point closes second sustainable infrastructure fund at €1.1bn

Pioneer Point Partners has held the final close of its second sustainable institutional fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II SCSp (Fund II), exceeding its initial €800m target and reaching its increased hard cap at over €1.1bn in commitments. The fund, which was materially oversubscribed, was raised in just over twelve months.

Sky Peak Capital acquires TriStar Plastics

Operationally-driven investment firm Sky Peak Capital, which focuses on building long-term partnerships with founder-led, lower middle market industrial businesses, has acquired TriStar Plastics, a provider of engineered plastic solutions and self-lubricating bearings.

I Squared Capital-backed Hexa Climate Solutions acquires renewables portfolio

Hexa Climate Solutions, a clean energy platform backed by global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, has completed the acquisition of Finnish utility Fortum’s Indian renewables portfolio as part of a $500m commitment to expand its footprint in emerging markets, according to a report by Reuters.

CVC and GRO Fund II exit Omada

GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital, has acquired Danish identity governance software firm Omada A/S from its current owners, CVC Growth Funds and GRO Fund II, marking a full exit for both. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Apex acquires majority stake in Juanita’s Foods

Apex Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer sector across the Americas, has acquired a majority stake in Juanita’s Foods, a leading producer of authentic Mexican food products in the United States. The De La Torre family will retain a significant ownership interest and continue their

Apera closes €2.9bn Private Debt Fund III, surpassing hard cap

Apera Asset Management, a leading private debt asset manager providing private capital solutions to lower mid-market companies in Western Europe, has closed its Apera Private Debt Fund III, securing total commitments of €2.9bn including related vehicles and leverage.

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