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Speedinvest surges towards goal for second fund targeting disruptive digital marketplaces

European venture capital house Speedinvest is more than halfway to its €50m target for its second fund targeting disruptive digital marketplaces and platforms.

Virginia pension commits to HIG Europe distressed fund, new $7.5bn GTCR vehicle – report

The $83bn-managing Virginia Retirement System has committed more than $300m across a pair of private equity funds, including GTCR's newly-closed $7.5bn Fund XIII.

Seedcamp hails ‘special’ fundraise as VC firms help new vehicle to massive oversubscription

Seedcamp has hailed its 'special' £78m Fund V raise after the vehicle was almost 50% oversubscribed despite volatility around the ongoing global pandemic.

Pacer Ventures looking to solve funding gap for African startups

Sub-Saharan Africa's funding gap is the 'most critical problem on the continent' according to Pacer Ventures, which has launched a new fund hoping to solve the issue.

GTCR powers to $7.5bn Fund XIII close after just five months of capital raising

GTCR has powered to a $7.5bn target-beating final close for its thirteenth flagship buyout fund after just five months of fundraising.

Baltic-based INVL eyes up to €200m for second sustainable timber, farmland fundraise

Baltic private equity house INVL Asset Management is looking to raise up to €200m for its latest sustainable timber and farmland fund.

Peregrine Ventures ups fundraising ante as it hits first close for debut growth fund

Israel-based early stage investor Peregrine Ventures has hit a first close for a $300m-targeting growth fund focused on late stage life science companies.

Griffin Gaming Partners raises $235m to target titanic, still growing video games industry

Video gaming-focused venture capital house Griffin Gaming Partners has raised $235m to invest across the already titanic industry.

Cerberus Capital Management said to eye $3bn for latest flagship distressed buyout, debt fundraise

Distressed investment specialist Cerberus Capital Management is reportedly eyeing up to $3bn for its latest flagship fundraise.

TA Associates hires Advent International fundraising expert as new global investor relations head

TA Associates has brought in Advent International fundraising exec Andrew Harris as its new global investor relations head.

Omnes seals debut Irish renewables deal as firm continues Capenergie 4 raise beyond €500m goal

Paris-based private equity and infrastructure investor Omnes has made its first Irish renewables deal by backing solar PV developer Power Capital Renewable Energy.

CIVC Partners celebrates 50th year of existence with hard cap-beating $525m Fund VI close

Mid-market Chicago buyout house CIVC Partners has celebrated its 50th year in of investing by sealing a hard cap-beating $525m final close for its sixth flagship fundraise.

Värde Partners races to $1.6bn Covid dislocation fund close in just five months of virtual fundraising

Credit and distressed investment specialist Värde Partners has hauled in a target-busting $1.6bn for a new Covid-19 dislocation fund, just a year after raising its biggest-ever flagship buyout fund.

Silver Lake spinout Sumeru Equity Partners seals big fund size jump with $720m Fund III close

Silver Lake spinout Sumeru Equity Partners has soared past its Fund III goal to haul in $720m for a final close of the investment vehicle.

Schroders impact arm launches $350m-targeting frontier market Covid support fund

Schroders Group impact investor BlueOrchard Finance has launched a $350m-targeting fund looking to support frontier market small and micro-businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Newcomer All Iron Ventures seals biggest debut VC fundraise in Spain

Spanish venture capital newcomer All Iron Ventures has made an impressive start by raising the biggest debut VC fund in the country ever.

Cottonwood Technology Fund hits first close for Fund III, could collect up to €100m

Seed and early-stage investment house Cottonwood Technology Fund has hit a first close for its third fund, which is eyeing up to €100m in total.

Homestead Capital powers past $1bn AUM through Fund III final close

Farmland investor Homestead Capital has almost doubled its assets under management to over $1bn through the final close of its third flagship fund.

Advanced manufacturing-focused Graham Partners surges to $937m hard cap Fund V close

Lower mid-market private equity house Graham Partners has soared to a $937m hard cap final close for its fifth flagship private equity fundraise.

Hony Capital continues diversification by closing debut venture capital fundraise – report

Chinese private equity player Hony Capital has reportedly hit a final close for its debut venture capital fundraise as it begins a diversification of its investment offerings.

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