Ex-Merrill Lynch exec’s Raven Capital hits $834m close for second credit fund

Raven Capital Management has surged past its target for its sophomore credit fund to hit an $834m final close. The post Ex-Merrill Lynch exec’s Raven Capital hits $834m close for second credit fund first appeared

HarbourVest surges past new co-invest fund target to hit $4.2bn final close

HarbourVest Partners has hit a target-busting $4.2bn final close for its latest co-investment fund. The post HarbourVest surges past new co-invest fund target to hit $4.2bn final close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Haul of large funds closings in Q1 2023 clouds new managers outlook – conference

With a haul of large funds now expected to hold closings in the first quarter of next year, emerging and midcap managers are likely to endure an even tougher fundraising environment, participants at the SuperInvestor

21 Invest’s French arm kicks of latest fund deployment with Agorastore buy

Alternatives specialist 21 Invest's French arm has bought Agorastore, a digital platform for circular economy auctions, to kickstart the deployment of its sixth generation of funds. The post 21 Invest’s French arm kicks of latest

Crypto, fintech investor Fasanara Capital gets $200m Canadian pension giant mandate

UK investor Fasanara Capital has picked up a $200m mandata from one of Canada's biggest pension funds to target fintech deals. The post Crypto, fintech investor Fasanara Capital gets $200m Canadian pension giant mandate first

Women in PE: Triton’s Meier-Kirner on deploying in times of crisis and resisting herd mentality

Triton is seeking niche buying opportunities to take advantage of market dislocation, while aiming to protect its existing portfolio and take forward the lessons that the firm has learnt from previous crises, partner Nadia Meier-Kirner

HIG boosts European fundraising with trio of new hires

Alternative investment giant HIG Capital has brought in a trio of experienced execs to bolster its fundrasing-focused capital formation group. The post HIG boosts European fundraising with trio of new hires first appeared on AltAssets

Asia’s Navis said to eye $350m for debut credit fund after summer launch of strategy

Asia's Navis Capital Partners is reportedly eyeing up to $350m for its debut credit fundraise, which will largely target Southeast Asian businesses. The post Asia’s Navis said to eye $350m for debut credit fund after

Wafra hits $1.5bn to close new fund targeting stakes in private equity, alternatives firms

Wafra, the investment house backed by Kuwait’s public pension fund, has hit a $1.5bn final close for its latest fund targeting stakes in private equity firms and other alternatives investors. The post Wafra hits $1.5bn

SE Ventures launches one of the world’s biggest climate, industrial tech funds at €500m

Schneider Electric's corporate venture capital arm SE Ventures has launched a €500m second fund - one of the largest of its type focused on climate and industrial technology. The post SE Ventures launches one of

Upper90 targeting equity crunch with up to $350m for third fund – report

Hybrid growth capital and credit investor Upper90 is reportedly eyeing $350m for its third fund, about double its first close total from August. The post Upper90 targeting equity crunch with up to $350m for third

Two years after raising $7.5bn amid the Covid pandemic, GTCR eyes new $9.5bn fund – report

Private equity giant GTCR is reportedly eyeing $9.5bn for its latest flagship fundraise as it continues to upscale its investment vehicles despite ongoing market headwinds. The post Two years after raising $7.5bn amid the Covid

Sponsors ponder ESG questions as EU Taxonomy spurs gas, nuclear funding flow hopes

Gas and nuclear sector businesses have welcomed an EU proposal to classify these energy sources as green, hoping for increased investment, but sustainability-focused sponsors remain wary.

LA pension major picks Insight Partners among latest alternatives commitments

The $71bn-managing Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association has picked Insight Partners among its latest string of alternatives investments. The post LA pension major picks Insight Partners among latest alternatives commitments first appeared on AltAssets

MassMutual Ventures launches $100m US climate tech fund

MassMutual Ventures has launched a new $100m fund to invest in early and growth-stage climate tech companies across the US. The post MassMutual Ventures launches $100m US climate tech fund first appeared on AltAssets Private

Ex-Macquarie Renewable Energy CEO hauls in more than $1bn for debut Climate Adaptive Infrastructure raise

Climate Adaptive Infrastructure has pulled in more than $1bn for its inaugural fundraising program targeting large-scale, low-carbon real assets in the clean energy, water and urban infrastructure sectors. The post Ex-Macquarie Renewable Energy CEO hauls

KKR Leads US$68 million Series B Funding Round in AI Leader Advanced Navigation

Value-added support from KKR to accelerate R&D, innovation and global expansion NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advanced Navigation (the “Company”), a developer of AI robotics and navigation technology, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced

Synova invests in Mallcomm in Fund IV's final platform deal

Mid-market investor Synova has acquired a majority stake in UK-based property management software developer Mallcomm.

Another fundraise from Energy Impact Partners sees firm bring in $485m for climate tech vehicle

Sustainability and net-zero focused VC investor Energy Impact Partners has sealed its second major fund close in two months by bringing in $485m for its new climate tech vehicle. The post Another fundraise from Energy Impact

Abrdn strikes £220m first close for inflation-linked infra debt fundraise

UK-based investor abrdn has hit a £220m first close for its evergreen Inflation-Linked Infrastructure Debt Fund. The post Abrdn strikes £220m first close for inflation-linked infra debt fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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