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Mason Wells sixth buyout fund raises more than $833m, surpassing predecessor’s total
Midwestern US private equity manager Mason Wells has raised more than $833m for its sixth flagship buyout fund, according to newly filed US regulatory disclosures, exceeding the total capital raised for its predecessor vehicle.
Sprints closes €725m fifth fund at hard cap, 40% larger than predecessor
European growth investor Sprints has closed its fifth fund at its €725m hard cap, increasing its fundraising by about 40% from the previous generation as it continues backing established technology businesses across Europe.
Hg said to raise €1bn for debut GP-led secondaries fund, over halfway to target
European software buyout heavyweight Hg has reportedly secured about €1bn at the first close of its inaugural GP-led secondaries fund, taking the new strategy beyond the halfway point of its €1.75bn fundraising target.
BlackRock buys Welsh Carson’s $2.8bn Humana clinic stake; Grafine, Atlantic Ridge agree $900m Paragon...
BlackRock's HPS Investment Partners has agreed to acquire Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe's majority interest in a joint venture holding nearly 150 Humana primary care clinics, in a transaction valuing WCAS's equity stake at $2.8bn.
UK VC fundraising hits record $6.9bn quarter, but Index accounts for half of capital
UK venture capital managers raised a record $6.9bn across 31 funds in the third quarter of 2026, more than four times the average quarterly fundraising total over the previous two years, according to new research from HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom.
Norway wealth fund raises CIP commitment level by a third with €1.2bn Fund VI...
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has increased its commitment to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' flagship renewable energy strategy by a third, allocating €1.2bn to the manager's sixth fund.
Savory raises more than $200m for third restuarant investment fund
US restaurant-focused private equity manager Savory has raised $201.5m for its third fund, with more than a third of the capital already deployed across four emerging restaurant businesses.
BBAM raises more than $1.7bn for third aviation fund, already 37% deployed
Aircraft investment manager BBAM has raised more than $1.7bn for its third flagship aviation fund, increasing the size of its Incline strategy after committing more than $625m to investments before the final close.
StepStone’s sixth PE secondaries fundraise passes halfway mark, as manager pursues $6bn target
StepStone Group has raised more than $3.1bn for its sixth flagship private equity secondaries fund, according to newly amended US regulatory filings, taking the vehicle beyond the halfway point of its reported $6bn fundraising target.
Deal Roundup: CVC agrees Isreali camo tech maker Fibrotex deal, Asterion in talks to...
CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Israeli camouflage technology manufacturer Fibrotex through its Catalyst III fund, with the Financial Times reporting that the firm is investing about €250m for a 40% holding.
