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Dual-use military, civilian tech investor Scout Ventures raised oversubscribed $125m Fund V
National security and dual-use tech-focused VC investor Scout Ventures has closed its oversubscribed fifth fund on $125m.
Institutional investors eye PE for best returns this year amid geopolitical event concerns
Institutional investors most frequently picked out private equity as their best chance for returns in 2026 amid uncertainty over how geopolitical events will impact global economies.
PE, RE pull down Ontario Teachers’ pension performance as asset classes fall well short...
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has fallen short of its one-year net returns benchmark amid heavy underperformance from its private equity and real estate investments.
Consumer-focused Coefficient reaches $800m AUM through Fund II, Apex fund closes
Consumer-focused growth equity investor Coefficient Capital has picked up more than $500m across the final close of its oversubscribed second fund and a later-stage Apex vehicle.
Silvercourt ready to capitalise on ‘expanding market dislocations’ with oversubscribed €135m Fund II
Luxembourg-based opportunistic credit investor Silvercourt Capital Partners has beaten its target for its sophomore fundraise to reach a €135m final close.
Energy transition specialist RGreen Invest seals more than €900m Fund V close
Paris-based energy transition investor RGreen Invest has raised more than €900m at the final close of its fifth Infragreen fund.
Samaipata launches €110m-targeting Fund III to tap into next wave of European AI advancement
European tech investor Samaipata is looking to raise €110m for its third fund, with eyes on backing European startups benefiting from the ongoing advancement in artificial intelligence.
Sycamore Partners names new senior advisor
New York-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners has appointed Archie Norman as a senior advisor to support new and existing investments.
Norman will support existing...
Water-tech VC Emerald hits €100m for Global Water Fund II
Emerald Technology Ventures has announced that its Global Water Fund II has reached the €100m milestone after securing new commitments from major institutional and...
Energy investor CIP raises $1.5bn for green credit fund
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has announced the first close of its latest green credit investment vehicle.
According to ESG Today, the firm confirmed it has secured...
