Fundraising
Fundraising signals: launches, target sizes, placement agent mandates, first closes, and extension vehicles. A real-time pulse on which GPs are in market and how LPs are responding.
TPG raises annual fundraising forecast to more than $55bn
TPG expects to raise more than $55bn this year after lifting its prior forecast of more than $50bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Ares raised $31bn in Q3 as AUM climbed to $690.6bn
Ares Management raised $31bn in the third quarter, with $15.2bn in credit and $11.2bn in real assets, as AUM rose 16% to $690.6bn.
CD&R raises about $20bn toward $26bn target for Fund XIII
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has raised about $20bn for Fund XIII within six months, toward a $26bn target and a $28.5bn hard cap.
Mubadala Capital in early talks to back Ibrahim Ajami’s planned VC fund
Mubadala Capital is in early discussions to invest in a new venture fund being formed by departing executive Ibrahim Ajami, according to Private Equity Wire.
Arroyo Energy seeks $900m for fifth flagship infrastructure fund
Arroyo Energy Investment Partners is targeting $900m for Fund V and about $500m of co-investments, according to Private Equity Wire.
New Catalyst Strategic Partners launched in Jan 2024 with Apollo backing
New Catalyst Strategic Partners, founded by Jason Howard, launched in January 2024 and invests in and supports the growth of emerging managers with backing from Apollo.
Hg secures about €1bn first close for debut GP-led secondaries fund Orion 1
Hg has raised approximately €1bn at the first close of Orion 1, its inaugural GP-led secondaries fund targeting €1.75bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Audax Private Equity targets $6.25bn for Fund VIII
Audax Private Equity has set a $6.25bn target for Audax Private Equity Fund VIII, according to Buyouts Insider.
Blackstone raises about $1bn for private credit continuation vehicle
Blackstone raised approximately $1bn for a private credit continuation vehicle tied to assets from Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund IV, according to Private Equity Wire.
Partners Group launches global multi-sector private credit income strategy
Partners Group has launched an open-ended evergreen private credit income strategy targeting high single-digit to low double-digit returns, spanning multiple credit segments across developed markets.
Homeward raises $120M Series D led by Saluda Grade
Homeward raised a $120 million Series D led by Saluda Grade and also secured a $330 million asset-backed debt facility, according to Crunchbase News.
Siguler Guff cites nearly $6bn returned and 22 exits YTD in biggest fundraise
Siguler Guff co-managing partners told Buyouts Insider the firm returned nearly $6bn across five funds and logged 22 exits year-to-date as it raised its biggest fund.
Bessemer seeks $4.5bn for early-stage and growth funds
Bessemer is seeking $4.5bn for new early-stage and growth funds, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Blackstone targets at least $8bn for energy transition and digital infrastructure credit fund
Blackstone is targeting at least $8bn for the latest vintage of its private credit strategy focused on renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
HarbourVest secures $2.4bn in initial commitments for private credit secondaries strategy
HarbourVest Partners has secured $2.4bn in initial capital commitments for a new private credit secondary strategy, according to Private Equity Wire.
Arini nears $4bn final close for debut European direct lending fund
Arini Capital Management is approaching a roughly $4bn final close for its first European direct lending fund, according to Private Equity Wire.
Warburg Pincus nears wrap of 15th flagship growth fund, Buyouts Insider reports
Warburg Pincus is on the cusp of wrapping up its 15th flagship growth fund, according to Buyouts Insider.
DataPower Capital Partners files Form D for DPV Carnot I series vehicle
DataPower Capital Partners LLC filed a Form D for “DPV Carnot I a Series of DataPower Capital Partners LLC” on Sept. 10, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR.
Granite Asia raises over $500m for Libra Hybrid and targets Asia mid-market credit
Singapore-based Granite Asia is targeting mid-sized Asian businesses for private credit investments after raising more than $500m for its Libra Hybrid strategy.
TSG Ventures XXXII, LLC files Form D on SEC EDGAR
TSG Ventures XXXII, LLC filed a Form D on 2026-09-08 under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(1), according to SEC EDGAR.
Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp raises $150m in private placement notes
Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp raised $150m via senior unsecured notes with a 7.6% coupon maturing in September 2032, taking total debt raised since Q2 end to $800m.
Bridgepoint launches Luxembourg evergreen direct lending vehicle for institutions
Bridgepoint has launched Bridgepoint Direct Lending Evergreen in Luxembourg for institutional investors as a perpetual, illiquid extension of its European direct lending strategy.
Legacy Knight Strategic Opportunities Fund files Form D for Balto Series
Legacy Knight Strategic Opportunities Fund, LLC filed a Form D for its Balto Series on Sept. 4, 2026, according to an SEC EDGAR index page.
Summit Peak Ventures closes on $58.6m for Fund IV with a $150m target
Summit Peak Ventures has closed on $58.6m for Fund IV and is targeting $150m, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Carrick Capital Partners’ first continuation vehicle priced at $600m, co-CEO says
Carrick Capital Partners’ co-CEO Jim Madden said about 20% of Fund II LPs rolled equity into the firm’s first $600m continuation vehicle.
Kimmeridge raises bulk of $1.5bn target for latest oil and gas fund
Buyouts Insider reports Kimmeridge has raised the bulk of a $1.5bn target for its latest oil and gas fund.
Lyte Raises $165M Series C at $1.6B Valuation Led by Maverick Silicon
Lyte, a physical AI robotics startup, closed a $165 million Series C at a $1.6 billion post-money valuation led by Maverick Silicon.
Blue Sea Capital reshapes strategy as co-founder prepares new firm
Blue Sea Capital is reshaping its strategy as a co-founder prepares a new firm while the GP targets $550m for its fourth fund.
Imagen Dental Partners Files Form D Notice with SEC
Imagen Dental Partners, LLC submitted a Form D filing with the SEC on September 1, 2026, under file numbers 021-596114-01 and 021-596114.
Ocean Avenue targets $750m for sixth independent sponsors fund
Ocean Avenue is targeting $750m for Fund VI, a 25% increase from Fund V, which closed in 2024 with $600m.
Imagen Dental Partners Files Form D on September 1, 2026
Imagen Dental Partners, LLC submitted a Form D filing with the SEC on September 1, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
Maverix Growth Equity Parallel Fund II Files SEC Document
Maverix Growth Equity Parallel Fund II, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on August 25, 2026.
Seminal Beauty & Wellness Investments SPV I, L.P. Files With SEC
Seminal Beauty & Wellness Investments SPV I, L.P. submitted a filing to the SEC on August 24, 2026.
GC&H Investments Files Form D Notice with SEC
GC&H Investments, LLC submitted a Form D filing on August 21, 2026 covering two entities incorporated in California and Delaware.
AspenView Technology Partners Files Form D on August 21, 2026
AspenView Technology Partners, Inc. submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on August 21, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
Halal Shack Holdings, LLC Files SEC Document
Halal Shack Holdings, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on August 21, 2026.
Jefferies Credit Partners Targets €1bn for Private Credit Secondaries Vehicle
Jefferies Credit Partners targets €1bn for a continuation fund vehicle focused on private credit secondaries and new loan origination.
Compound Capital Partners Fund, LP Files With SEC
Compound capital Partners Fund, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on August 18, 2026 under CIK 0002146787.
Sparrow Capital III Trust Files With SEC on August 17 2026
Sparrow Capital III Trust submitted a filing to the SEC on August 17 2026 under accession number 0002149030-26-000001.
Frontier Infra Fund VII Files SEC Document
Frontier Infra Fund VII, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC made an SEC filing on August 14, 2026.
D - Frontier Infra Fund VII Files With SEC on August 14 2026
D - Frontier Infra Fund VII, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC submitted an SEC filing on August 14 2026 under accession number 0002150589-26-000001.
CIM VB 2809 Holdings, LLC Files With SEC on August 14, 2026
CIM VB 2809 Holdings, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on August 14, 2026, with accession number 0002144476-26-000002.
Frontier Infra Fund VII Files With SEC August 14
D - Frontier Infra Fund VII, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on 2026-08-14.
Frontier Infra Fund VII Files With SEC on August 14, 2026
Frontier Infra Fund VII, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC submitted an SEC filing under CIK 0002150589 on 2026-08-14.
D - Frontier Infra Fund VII Files SEC Form as Series of SecondMarket Growth
D - Frontier Infra Fund VII, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026.
Frontier Infra Fund VII Files SEC Document
Frontier Infra Fund VII, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026.
Three Bulls Legend Fund II LLC Files SEC Document
Three Bulls Legend Fund II LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on August 14, 2026, under CIK 0002150045.
PWA Real Estate Fund Gateway Files D/A on August 13, 2026
PWA Real Estate Fund Gateway, LLC submitted a Form D/A filing referencing Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
D - FS Direct Equity Fund VI, L.P. Files SEC Notice
D - FS Direct Equity Fund VI, L.P. submitted a Form D filing with the SEC on August 12, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7).
ClearJet Raises $25M Series B Led by Edison Partners
Austin-based ClearJet raises $25 million Series B to expand its AI-enabled platform connecting shippers with unused cargo capacity on commercial flights.
