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Nuveen arm Churchill surges past new junior capital fund target with $737m final close

Nuveen investment arm Churchill Asset Management has raised more than $730m for its new Junior Capital Opportunities Fund, more than double the size of its debut fund in the strategy. Churchill soared past its initial $500m target

Accel-KKR collects Texas pension commitments for new flagship, emerging buyout funds

Tech-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR has picked up backing for its new flagship fundraise and emerging buyout vehicle from US pension major the Texas County & District Retirement System. The post Accel-KKR collects Texas pension commitments

Louisiana pension latest big LP to back $9.5bn-targeting GTCR fundraise

Private equity giant GTCR  has picked up more LP support for its $9.5bn-targeting flagship fund. The post Louisiana pension latest big LP to back $9.5bn-targeting GTCR fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Angelo Gordon launches new $800m unit to target growing private debt demand

Credit and real estate investment major Angelo Gordon & Co has launched a new loan investment unit with more than $800m under management. The post Angelo Gordon launches new $800m unit to target growing private

Hamilton Lane hits $2.1bn for new direct equity fundraise amid rising LP appetite

Private market investment major Hamilton Lane has hauled in about $2.1bn for the final close for its latest direct equity fund. Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund V is the largest vehicle of its kind raised

Boston’s M33 Growth kicks off 2023 with biggest fund close yet

Boston-based investment firm M33 Growth has kicked off 2023 with the $340m final close of its third flagship fund. The post Boston’s M33 Growth kicks off 2023 with biggest fund close yet first appeared on

A&H looks to put ‘equity’ back into private equity with people of colour-focused fundraise

Apis & Heritage Capital Partners, a firm focused on converting companies with substantial Black and Brown workforces into 100% employee-owned businesses, has beaten its $50m goal for its debut fundraise. The post A&H looks to

Arcano holds EUR 280m final close for impact fund-of-funds

Spain-headquartered Arcano Asset Management has held a final close for Arcano Impact Private Equity Fund (AIPEF), its first fund-of-funds dedicated to impact strategies.

Unquote Private Equity Podcast: 2023 – New year, new market?

With 2022 drawing to a close, the Unquote and Mergermarket private equity reporting team shares insights on how the market is shaping up for 2023, covering fundraising, sector trends and special situations opportunities.

Munich Private Equity closes Fund IV on EUR 392m

Munich Private Equity Partners (MPEP), a lower mid-market and mid-cap fund-of-funds investor, has held a final close for its fourth fund on EUR 392m, managing directors Christopher Bär and Christian Moritz told Unquote.

Golding closes buyout co-investment fund on EUR 273m

DACH-based asset manager Golding Capital has closed its buyout co-investment fund on EUR 273m, with the GP to launch fundraising for its successor next year.

Thoma Bravo raises USD 32.4bn across three strategies

US software investor Thoma Bravo has completed fundraising for its buyout funds totaling more than USD 32.4bn in capital commitments.

CVC seals huge €6.3bn close for third European direct lending fund

CVC Capital's credit arm has closed its third European direct lending fund on a hefty €6.3bn. The post CVC seals huge €6.3bn close for third European direct lending fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

‘Anti-hype’ investor Jackson Square is back with its fourth flagship fundraise

Jackson Square Ventures is back in the fundraising market eyeing up to $200m for what would be its biggest fund yet focused on ‘anti-hype’ companies. The post ‘Anti-hype’ investor Jackson Square is back with its

Baird Capital back with new US venture capital fundraise, two years after closing predecessor vehicle

Baird's direct private investment arm is looking to raise up to $225m for its sixth US venture capital fund. The post Baird Capital back with new US venture capital fundraise, two years after closing predecessor

Truck maker Scania launches second B2B tech-focused growth capital fund

Swedish heavy truck and bus maker Scania has launched its second growth capital fund, to be managed by East Hill Equity. The post Truck maker Scania launches second B2B tech-focused growth capital fund first appeared

New York pension giant picks $1.2bn of new alternatives commitments

The $233bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed $1.2bn of new alternatives fund commitments. The post New York pension giant picks $1.2bn of new alternatives commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise

Impact-focused Creation Investments Capital Management has hit a $270m final close for its latest flagship private equity fundraise. The post Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund

Global buyout giant Carlyle has reportedly pulled in more than €3bn for its latest European tech-focused fundraise. The post Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Proterra eyes Asian food sector boom with new $200m-plus fund close

Food-focused private equity house Proterra Investment Partners has raised more than $200m for the final close of its Asia-focused fund. The post Proterra eyes Asian food sector boom with new $200m-plus fund close first appeared

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