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Palatine closes largest-ever fund at £254m

Palatine, the regionally focused, sustainably driven investor, has closed its largest-ever fund, Buyout Fund V at £254m, beating its target fundraise and achieving a re-up in excess of 100% based on capital raised from existing investors.

Mubadala and Fortress forge $1bn private credit partnership

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has formed a $1bn strategic alliance with Fortress Investment Group, targeting opportunities across private credit, asset-based finance, and real estate lending, according to a report by Reuters citing a joint statement released on Thursday.

Fortress commits $100m to Dataminr

Fortress Investment Group has committed $100m in financing to Dataminr, marking a strategic investment in the artificial intelligence platform, which is valued at $4.1bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Clearlake Capital secures fundraising extension

Clearlake Capital Group has received an extension from its limited partners to continue fundraising for its eighth flagship private equity vehicle, targeting $15bn, amid a persistently challenging capital-raising environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Capital Group, KKR secure SEC approval for retail credit funds

Capital Group and KKR have received regulatory clearance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch two co-branded credit funds, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to private credit among retail investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.

KKR taps Morgan Stanley for potential Logisteed IPO in Tokyo

Global investment firm KKR has mandated Morgan Stanley to support preparations for a potential IPO of Logisteed, a Japanese logistics business formerly known as Hitachi Transport System, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Harvard eyes $1bn PE secondary sale

Harvard University is in advanced discussions to offload approximately $1bn worth of private equity fund stakes in a secondary market transaction, as the Ivy League institution continues to actively manage its $53bn endowment, according to a report by Reuters.

PE giants circle UK lender NewDay as buyout interest builds

Private equity firms are eyeing a potential carve-out or full acquisition of UK-based consumer credit provider NewDay Group, with bids reportedly being prepared by a Bain Capital-led consortium, as well as global investment heavyweights KKR and Pimco, according to a report by Sky News.

GTCR sells stake in Ultimus to Stone Point Capital

Stone Point Capital has partnered with GTCR to invest in Ultimus Fund Solutions, a fund administration services provider. GTCR Fund XIV and Stone Point-managed funds will recapitalise the business, providing full liquidity to GTCR Fund XII.

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