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Clearlake targets $100bn credit platform

Clearlake Capital is seeking to triple the size of its credit business to as much as $100bn in assets under management, as the US-based private investment firm looks to scale its presence in the expanding credit markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.

UK private capital investment hits £29bn in 2024

The total amount invested by private equity and venture capital in UK businesses in 2024 was £29.4bn – a 44% increase on the £20.4bn invested the year prior, finds new research by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA).

Apollo closes $8.5bn credit strategy, including $4.8bn second vintage fund

Apollo has closed on $8.5bn in total commitments for the Accord+ strategy, inclusive of $4.8bn for Accord+ Fund II as well as separately managed accounts and related structures – the close of the second vintage exceeds internal targets, bringing total assets for Apollo’s hybrid credit business to approximately $40bn.

Fasanara appoints Middle East Managing Director

Fasanara Capital, a $4.5bn technology-driven global asset manager with a flagship asset-based private credit strategy, has appointed Fawad Tariq-Khan as Managing Director, Middle East. He will be based in Abu Dhabi.

Synergy targets $1bn for third fund

Synergy Capital, the Dubai-headquartered investment firm led by former ArcelorMittal Executive Sudhir Maheshwari, is targeting $1bn for its third fund as it ramps up private credit activity across Asia, with a particular emphasis on India, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Window for fund launches opening, research finds

The next six to twelve months represent the optimal window for launching a fresh private market fund, according to new insights from Gen II’s Core Alternative Managers’ Mood Index (CAMMI).

Blue Owl-backed Stack Infrastructure seeks $1.3bn Asia-Pacific loan

Stack Infrastructure, the US-based data centre platform backed by Blue Owl Capital, is pursuing an AUD1.3bn (approximately $833m) syndicated loan to fund its continued growth in Asia-Pacific, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

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.

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