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AI takes 83% of US venture investment as record $516bn market masks fundraising divide
US venture capital investment reached a record $515.8bn during the first nine months of 2026, but artificial intelligence companies accounted for almost 83% of...
SEVA Growth nearly doubles debut fund size with $160m close in under a month
SEVA Growth has raised $160m for its second growth equity fund, almost doubling its debut vehicle after completing an oversubscribed fundraising process in less than a month.
TCG Crossover raises $600m for debut Asian biotech fund, opens Shanghai and Hong Kong...
TCG Crossover has raised $600m for its first dedicated Asian life sciences fund, expanding beyond its established US and European investment strategies as the firm seeks greater exposure to biotechnology innovation across the region.
Spectrum Equity raises record $2.5bn flagship fund, 25% larger than predecessor
Spectrum Equity has raised $2.5bn for its eleventh flagship growth equity fund, increasing its fund size by 25% despite a difficult fundraising environment for many technology-focused investment managers.
GTCR flagship fundraising passes $14.2bn, nearly 24% above predecessor
GTCR has raised more than $14.2bn for its fifteenth flagship private equity fund, surpassing the $13.5bn fundraising target reported for the vehicle and putting it almost 24% ahead of its predecessor.
Deal Roundup: Sycamore exits Boots in $8.9bn Weston family sale, Brookfield buys Indian logistics...
Wittington Investments, the holding company of Canada's Weston family, has agreed to acquire Boots from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family in an $8.9bn...
Global PE exits surge 65% in value, fundraising keeps shrinking as recovery concentrates in...
Global private equity exit value jumped 65% in the third quarter to $481.6bn, but the number of completed exits rose by less than 10%, according to new PitchBook data highlighting the concentration of the industry's recovery in larger transactions.
Octagon hires Antares Capital’s John Zilko to lead investor relations and business development
Octagon Credit Investors has hired former Antares Capital executive John Zilko as head of investor solutions and business development, strengthening the institutional fundraising leadership of the $31bn alternative credit manager.
Bridgepoint reaches €28bn fundraising goal ahead of schedule as ECP performance drives profit upgrade
Bridgepoint has exceeded its €28bn fundraising target three months ahead of schedule, with its latest European buyout fund approaching an €8.65bn hard cap as strong performance from Energy Capital Partners drives a sharp increase in expected carried interest.
Meridiam creates $4.5bn infrastructure vehicle to extend ownership of 15 North American assets
Meridiam has closed a $4.5bn North American infrastructure vehicle that will allow the manager to extend ownership of 15 existing assets while providing liquidity to investors in its earlier funds.
