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LGT closes $2bn-co investment fund aiming for deals with value creation, downside protection

LGT Capital Partners has closed its third dedicated co-investment fund on $2bn, smashing its target of $1.5bn. The post LGT closes $2bn-co investment fund aiming for deals with value creation, downside protection first appeared on

Pegasus Capital holds $130m first close for Global Fund for Coral Reefs

Pegasus Capital has held a first close for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs Investment Fund, the first commercial-scale private equity impact investment fund targeting SDG14, life below water. The post Pegasus Capital holds $130m

KKR raises $2.1bn for debut asset-based finance fund amid rising demand in sector

Global private equity giant KKR has hit a $2.1bn final close for its first fund dedicated to asset-based finance investments. The post KKR raises $2.1bn for debut asset-based finance fund amid rising demand in sector

Here’s why record post-pandemic fundraising is actually causing a headache for LPs

Fundraising patterns seem to be shifting, however, with GPs coming back in the market more frequently than in the past. Vincent Goupil, deputy head for placement agent activity at Jasmin Capital, tells us why this

Fashion fund to tackle industry’s supply chain emissions hits $250m thanks to big-name retailer backers

A string of fashion retail majors including Lululemon and H&M have been revealed as lead funders in a $250m fashion climate fund. The post Fashion fund to tackle industry’s supply chain emissions hits $250m thanks

Bridges Fund Management burst through target to raise £350m for biggest fund yet

Sustainability and impact investor Bridges Fund Management has struck a £350m hard cap close for its biggest fund yet. The post Bridges Fund Management burst through target to raise £350m for biggest fund yet first appeared

True Green scores big fund size increase with $660m close of fourth fund

Renewable energy-focused investment house True Green Capital Management has hauled in more than $660m for the final close of its fourth fund. The post True Green scores big fund size increase with $660m close of

BlueOrchard launches €300m-targeting new fund to extend lower-market financial services provision

Schroders Group impact investor BlueOrchard Finance has launched BlueOrchard Financial Inclusion Fund to foster accessibility of financial services to low-income individuals. The post BlueOrchard launches €300m-targeting new fund to extend lower-market financial services provision first

Blackstone hires Mark Glengarry to expand credit business in Asia

Blackstone has hired Mark Glengarry from Anchorage Capital Group as head of Asia Pacific origination, Blackstone Credit (BXC). The post Blackstone hires Mark Glengarry to expand credit business in Asia first appeared on AltAssets Private

US pension giant NYSCRF backs Francisco Partners megafund among $1.38bn of alternatives commitments

US pension fund giant the New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed another $1.38bn of alternatives commitments, including to a pair of Francisco Partners funds. The post US pension giant NYSCRF backs Francisco Partners

Mid-market PE managers could struggle most amid ongoing inflation, volatility woes

Private markets fundraising has remained strong in the first half of 2022 – but terror over rising inflation and increased market volatility is seeing LPs shake up their allocations to combat the two-headed dragon. Krishna

Crypto, blockchain investor 6th Man Ventures reportedly in touching distance of $145m Fund II goal

Crypto and blockchain investor 6th Man Ventures is reportedly within a whisker of its $145m fundraising goal for its sophomore raise. The post Crypto, blockchain investor 6th Man Ventures reportedly in touching distance of $145m

Troob Capital closes Tac Opps Fund II for specialty financing, working capital, private capital financing investments

Underserved market focused private equity house Troob Capital has closed its second tactical opportunities fund at $209m, three years after its inaugural fund. The post Troob Capital closes Tac Opps Fund II for specialty financing,

Aquiline almost doubles predecessor to close Technology Growth Fund II on $365m

Fintech-focused investor Aquiline Capital Partners has held a final close of Aquiline Technology Growth Fund II on $365m of commitment, nearly doubling the close of the first fund. The post Aquiline almost doubles predecessor to close Technology

BlackRock raises half of $4bn-targeting global credit opportunities fund, aiming to double size of predecessor – report

BlackRock is reportedly looking to raise a mammoth $4bn for its new global credit opportunities fund amid an expanding market, doubling the size of its already hefty $2bn predecessor. The post BlackRock raises half of

Evanston Capital beats target for debut blockchain-focused fund of funds raise

Alternatives investor Evanston Capital Management has beaten its target for its debut fund focused on blockchain investments through a $58m final close. The post Evanston Capital beats target for debut blockchain-focused fund of funds raise

Tiger Infrastructure smashes $750m target to close Fund III on $1.25bn

Tiger Infrastructure Partners has closed its third flagship fund on its $1.25bn hard cap, smashing its $750m target. The post Tiger Infrastructure smashes $750m target to close Fund III on $1.25bn first appeared on AltAssets

Media, entertainment investor Coral Tree closes inaugural fund above hard cap on $470m

Media and entertainment-focused investor Coral Tree has closed its inaugural fund on $470m, exceeding its target of $350m. The post Media, entertainment investor Coral Tree closes inaugural fund above hard cap on $470m first appeared

Cambridge Innovation Capital raises £225m for deeptech, life science investments

Cambridge Innovation Capital, the venture capital investor founded to improve the success rate of deeptech and life sciences businesses originating from the University of Cambridge, has raised £225m for its second fund. The post Cambridge

Oregon pension unveils $1.5bn of alternative fund commitments, TPG wins big

The $95bn-managing Oregon Public Employees Retirement System has made another $1.5bn of alternative asset fund commitments, on the back of $800m committed last month. The post Oregon pension unveils $1.5bn of alternative fund commitments, TPG wins

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