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Bain eyes billions for Asia funds

Bain Capital is reportedly aiming to raise at least $7bn for its upcoming Bain Capital Asia Fund VI, with plans to commence fundraising at the end of April 2025, surpassing the $4bn raised for its previous Asia-focused fund, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Apollo backs blockchain-based RWA platform Plume

Apollo Global Management has invested in Plume, a blockchain infrastructure platform focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, as part of a broader push to bring institutional-grade financial products on-chain, according to a report by CoinDesk.

Andreessen Horowitz targets $20bn AI-focused fund

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the Silicon Valley venture capital heavyweight, is reportedly in the market to raise approximately $20bn for a new AI-focused vehicle – its largest fund to date – as it looks to tap into sustained global investor appetite for US-based artificial intelligence opportunities, according to a report by

Bain seals $2.6bn Blackstone-backed HealthEdge deal

Bain Capital has acquired US healthcare software provider HealthEdge in a deal valued at approximately $2.6bn, including debt, marking the latest in a series of successful exits of private equity-backed software companies, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Ex-Cravath PE attorney joins Sidley

David Perkins, a seasoned private equity attorney with Cravath, Swaine & Moore, has joined Sidley Austin as a partner in New York, adding to the recent influx of partner hires at Sidley, according to a report by Reuters.

Bain Capital agrees $1bn-plus deal to acquire Sizzling Platter

Bain Capital has struck a deal to acquire restaurant platform Sizzling Platter from fellow private equity firm CapitalSpring in a transaction valued at over $1bn, including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

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