Sergei Balashov
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Genesis Capital rebrand Stratum Partners eyes €65m for second fund targeting Central European SMEs
Czech private equity firm Genesis Capital has rebranded to Stratum Partners alongside the launch of its second fund, which is targeting €65m to invest in small and medium-sized businesses across the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the wider Central European region.
Sagard Credit Partners tops $1bn at first close of third direct lending fund
Sagard's credit arm has secured more than $1bn at the first close of its latest direct lending fund, putting it about halfway to its $2bn target.
Europe’s fundraising slump deepens as exits remain elusive, Morningstar warns
European private equity fundraising has entered its most prolonged downturn in a decade, with the market recording its weakest fundraising year in 2025 and showing little sign of recovery during the opening months of 2026, a new report from Morningstar shows.
Deal Roundup: Stripe, Advent said to make $53bn approach for PayPal, KKR to buy...
Stripe and Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal Holdings for $60.50 per share, valuing the payments company at more than $53bn, according to Reuters.
Vance Street Capital hires Edgewater business development lead Jason Burmer
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has appointed Jason Burmer as managing director and head of business development, adding an executive with more than a decade of deal origination experience.
ACE & Company launches PE platform combining independent sponsor, secondaries strategies
Swiss-headquartered private markets investor ACE & Company has launched ACE Private Equity, a dedicated platform combining its independent sponsors and secondaries businesses.
CalSTRS anchors Nuveen sustainable infrastructure credit strategy in $2bn partnership
The California State Teachers' Retirement System has agreed to anchor a $2bn strategic partnership with Nuveen targeting sustainable infrastructure credit investments.
Munich Private Equity launches second ELTIF focused on European lower mid-market
Munich Private Equity has launched its second European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF), giving retail investors access to a portfolio of European lower mid-market private equity funds.
Wafra raises $2bn for GP stakes-focused Constellation Generation V
Wafra, the investment house backed by Kuwait’s public pension fund, has held a $2bn final close for its GP stakes-focused Constellation Generation V fund.
Talde secures €155m first close for third flagship growth fund
Spanish mid-market investor Talde Gestión has raised more than €155m at the first close of its third flagship growth equity vehicle, reaching almost 80% of its €200m fundraising target.
