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Ex-Palantir, Carlyle executives launch Aldaron with reported $885m debut fund
Aldaron, a new US private equity firm established by former executives from Palantir and Carlyle, has reportedly closed its debut fund on about $885m.
OrbiMed raises $3bn across new healthcare funds, Asia vehicle surpasses $1bn for first time
OrbiMed has raised $3bn across its latest US and European life sciences fund and sixth Asian healthcare investment vehicle, with the latter surpassing $1bn for the first time as the manager expands its exposure to the region's biotechnology industry.
GenNx360 closes $285m continuation fund for Whitsons Culinary Group, led by Churchill
US private equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners has closed a $285m single-asset continuation fund for food services business Whitsons Culinary Group, allowing the manager to extend its ownership of a company which has tripled in size during its investment period.
Deal Roundup: Blackstone exits ZO Skin Health in $1.5bn sale, Ares invests in 1.9GW...
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities is exiting US skincare business ZO Skin Health through its $1.5bn enterprise value sale to Swiss dermatology group Galderma. The all-cash...
MainePERS commits $280m to Meridiam, taking 2026 infrastructure allocations to $580m
Maine Public Employees Retirement System has committed $280m to a Meridiam infrastructure strategy, taking its infrastructure fund commitments this year to $580m despite its broader real assets portfolio already exceeding its target allocation.
L&G and NTR secure €330m first close for fourth clean power fund, with 1.5GW...
Legal & General and renewable energy specialist NTR have secured €330m at the first close of their latest European energy transition infrastructure fund, with three initial acquisitions providing exposure to around 1.5GW of clean power generation and grid-support projects.
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.
