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Blackstone completes Eurowind deal, Searchlight backs $1.6bn Priority Technology take-private
Blackstone Infrastructure has completed its investment in Danish renewables developer Eurowind Energy, acquiring a 24.7% stake and committing up to €2bn to accelerate the...
Cheyne raises £3bn for ninth European real estate debt programme, more than half already...
Cheyne Capital has raised £3bn across its latest European real estate debt strategy and adjacent vehicles, with more than half of investors' capital already deployed across a 73-loan portfolio.
Argos closes ninth mid-market fund at €736m, 64% above previous vintage
Argos has closed its ninth European mid-market private equity fund on €736m, marking a 64% jump from the €450m raised for its predecessor vehicle.
DTCP defence fund reaches €455m as EIFO, Danica join first close
DTCP has pulled in €455m at the first close of its debut defence fund, putting the vehicle within 10% of its €500m target.
British Business Bank backs Advent funds with £135m, as life sciences commitments near £750m
The British Business Bank has agreed to back two Advent Life Sciences funds with up to £135m amid an ongoing expansion in its funding for the sector.
Public pensions lifted PE commitments 24% last year to $100.9bn, despite exit squeeze
US public pension funds increased private equity commitments by 24% last year despite continuing pressure from weak distributions, putting $100.9bn into the asset class during 2025, according to new Nasdaq eVestment data.
Engine Ventures hires Oak HC/FT veteran Daubar to lead capital formation
Engine Ventures has hired former Oak HC/FT partner Michelle Daubar as partner and head of investor relations and capital formation, adding a fundraising executive who has helped raise almost $10bn of institutional capital during her private-markets career.
EQT builds GCC investment platform with Abu Dhabi launch
EQT has launched a dedicated Middle East investment platform and opened an Abu Dhabi office, putting private equity and infrastructure professionals on the ground as the $389bn alternatives manager expands its investment operations across the Gulf.
Connect Ventures hits $55m first close for fifth fund, sharpens focus on technical founders
Connect Ventures has reached a $55m first close for its fifth fund, as the European early-stage investor sharpens its strategy around technically led companies in AI, infrastructure, hardware, robotics and biotech.
Advent targets $3bn for debut mid-market fund after positive performance in segment
Private equity giant Advent International is targeting $3bn for its first dedicated global mid-market buyout fund, building on positive performance from its existing investments in the segment.
