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OpenAI launches $10bn AI deployment venture with PE partners

OpenAI has established a $10bn joint venture with a group of major private equity and financial institutions aimed at accelerating the deployment of its AI tools across corporate customers and portfolio companies, according to a report by Bloomberg.

CVC Capital Partners reports increase in fee-paying AUM

CVC Capital Partners reported a modest increase in fee-paying assets under management in the first quarter, supported by steady fundraising and investment activity across its diversified alternatives platform, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

CVC injects €210m into Lipton

CVC Capital Partners is providing a €210m capital injection into tea group Lipton as it works to stabilise the business following its €4.5bn acquisition from Unilever, amid growing concerns over the company’s leveraged balance sheet and weakening trading performance, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Blackstone office in Manhattan

Blackstone creates dedicated AI investment unit

Blackstone Inc is overhauling its growth investing platform to create a new dedicated artificial intelligence-focused division, as the firm accelerates its exposure to AI infrastructure and technology assets across its portfolio, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Blackstone flags record IPO year ahead as earnings top estimates

Blackstone president Jon Gray has flagged a potential record year of IPOs ahead after the firm reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, supported by early momentum in deal activity before geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettled markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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