Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is deploying a proprietary artificial intelligence system designed to streamline its private equity funds practice, reflecting how large law firms are increasingly integrating generative AI into core transactional workflows, according to a report by Bloomberg Law.
Private credit manager Elham Credit Partners, the Asia-focused lending arm of Hillhouse Investment, is preparing to launch its second Asia Pacific strategy vehicle as investor appetite for regional private debt continues to strengthen, according to a report by Bloomberg.
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation is expanding its involvement in the financing of private equity funds, positioning itself to take advantage of shifting dynamics in global private markets as dealmaking volumes remain subdued, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Actis has completed a $2.5bn first close for its latest flagship energy strategy, marking early progress toward its target of approximately $6bn as investor appetite for energy transition assets continues to build globally, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Governance technology provider Athennian has launched Athennian for Private Markets, an AI platform designed to help alternative asset managers centralise, manage and scale legal entity data across tax, finance, legal, compliance, investor relations and deal teams.
Private equity firm EQT AB has set a target fund size of €21bn (approximately $24.5bn) for its latest infrastructure vehicle, EQT Infrastructure VII, marking the next step in the firm’s flagship real assets fundraising programme.
Private wealth investors are increasingly bypassing traditional private equity funds and deploying capital directly into private companies, as they seek greater control, lower fees and more tailored investment strategies, according to a report by Barron’s.
Signs of strain are emerging across the US private credit market, with unrealised losses at business development companies (BDCs) worsening in the first quarter and non-cash interest payments remaining elevated, according to regulatory filings and data reviewed by Reuters.
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire the food ingredients division of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in a transaction valued at around $4.3bn, as sponsor-led carve-outs of non-core corporate assets continue to gather pace, according to a report by the Financial Times.
UK budget carrier easyJet has said it has not entered into any discussions with investment firm Castlelake, following speculation that the US-based private investment firm is considering a possible takeover offer for the airline, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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