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.
Grant BCS Development Fund 1 LP Files SEC Document
Grant BCS Development Fund 1 LP submitted a filing to the SEC on April 20, 2026, as reported in SEC EDGAR records.
EQT Warns of Growing Exit Challenges in Clean Energy Investments
Europe's largest private equity firm, EQT, highlights increasing complexities in exiting clean energy assets due to their scaling and underdeveloped public markets.
VB Spine Holdings LLC Files SEC Document on April 17, 2026
VB Spine Holdings LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 17, 2026, as recorded in the EDGAR database.
Hyperscale Data Declares Monthly Dividends for Preferred Stocks
Hyperscale Data announces monthly cash dividends for its Series D and Series E preferred stocks, with payments set for May 2026.
Montego Capital Fund 5 Ltd Files with SEC on April 17, 2026
Montego Capital Fund 5 Ltd submitted a filing to the SEC on April 17, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR documents.
Gullane Technology Partners VII-B, LLC Files SEC Document
Gullane Technology Partners VII-B, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 17, 2026, as recorded in official archives.
Flow Capital to Tokenise $150m Private Credit Fund on Blockchain Platform
Flow Capital Partners plans to list its $150m private credit fund on a Singapore-based blockchain platform by month-end, aiming to raise an additional $30m in tokenised shares.
Buyouts Insider Notes Good News in Q1 Private Equity Fundraising
Buyouts Insider highlights positive developments in North American private equity fundraising from its Q1 report, suggesting potential industry impacts.
Clover Creekstone Venture, LLC Files SEC Document
Clover Creekstone Venture, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 16, 2026, with details available on EDGAR.
Gullane Technology Partners VI, LLC Files with SEC on April 16, 2026
Gullane Technology Partners VI, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 16, 2026, with details available in EDGAR records.
Spektr Secures $20M Series A for AI Compliance Platform
Copenhagen-based Spektr raised $20 million in a Series A led by NEA to advance its AI-driven financial compliance tools.
Ceiba Ridge Tax Fund I, LP Files Form D with SEC
Ceiba Ridge Tax Fund I, LP submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on April 15, 2026, as required for exempt securities offerings.
Kingswood Sets $2.25bn Target for Fund IV, Surpassing Prior Funds
Kingswood Capital aims for a $2.25 billion target with Fund IV, double that of Fund III and 50% above the $1.5 billion raised in 2024, according to Buyouts Insider.
Canton Strategic Holdings Files Form D with SEC
Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on April 15, 2026, for an exempt securities offering in the pharmaceutical sector.
Blue Owl Capital Raises $400m in BDC Bond Deal
Blue Owl Capital has raised $400 million through a bond issuance from its BDC, OBDC, amid volatility in the private credit sector, according to a report.
Blue Owl Capital Raises $400m Through OBDC Bond Issuance
Blue Owl Capital has raised $400m in a bond deal from its BDC, OBDC, amid private credit sector volatility, according to a report.
Cognita Founder Sells Startup to Radiology Partners Less Than a Year After Founding
Louis Blankemeier explains why his healthcare AI startup Cognita chose acquisition by Radiology Partners over venture capital raising in 2024.
BlueFive Capital Prepares $3bn Fund for Aerospace and Defence
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital is targeting a $3bn fund for defence investments amid rising Middle East military spending, with an initial close planned for Q3 2026.
Bain Capital Opens Office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
Bain Capital has established a new office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM to expand its Middle East presence and strengthen ties with regional investors.
Carlyle Secures $1.5bn First Close for Asset-Backed Income Fund
Carlyle Group has raised $1.5 billion in the initial round for its new asset-backed finance vehicle, attracting commitments from institutional investors including pension funds.
Buyouts Insider Podcast Explores Strategies for Emerging Managers
A podcast from Buyouts Insider discusses what LPs seek from emerging managers, common first-time fund mistakes, and ways newcomers can differentiate themselves.
Adams Street Closes $7.5bn Private Credit Fund as Strategy Assets Reach $15bn
Adams Street Partners has closed its third private credit vehicle with $7.5bn in total capital, expanding its direct lending platform and increasing strategy assets to $15bn, according to Private Equi
D - NB Collective Fund I LLC Files SEC Document
D - NB Collective Fund I LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 14, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR archives.
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII Feeder Fund Files Form D
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII Feeder Fund (L) Cayman, LP filed a Form D on April 13, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII Files Form D with SEC
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII (L) Cayman, LP filed a Form D on April 13, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
CCP Private Holdings 2026, LLC Files SEC Document
D - CCP Private Holdings 2026, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 13, 2026, according to official records.
Arkview Capital Co-Invest IX - MR, L.P. Files SEC Document
Arkview Capital Co-Invest IX - MR, L.P. submitted a filing to the SEC on April 13, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR.
Ping An to Sell $1bn in Software Private Equity Stakes via Secondary Market
China's Ping An Insurance Group plans a secondary sale of around $1bn in software-focused private equity stakes to reduce exposure.
Dawson Partners to Launch New Flagship Credit Fund After $7.7bn Close
Toronto-based private credit manager Dawson Partners prepares a new flagship fund mid-year, following the $7.7bn close of its predecessor, according to Private Equity Wire.
Sana Capital Fund I, L.P. Files SEC Document
Sana Capital Fund I, L.P. submitted a filing to the SEC on April 9, 2026, as part of regulatory requirements for emerging fund managers.
GC Creation Fund III Files SEC Form for Section 3(c)(7) Exemption
D - GC Creation Fund III Private Investors Offshore, L.P. filed a document with SEC EDGAR on April 10, 2026, related to Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Carlyle Limits Withdrawals from $7bn Private Credit Fund Amid Redemption Surge
Carlyle caps withdrawals at 5% for its $7bn Tactical Private Credit Fund after requests reached 15.7% of shares, according to a report cited by Private Equity Wire.
Carlyle Limits Withdrawals from $7bn Tactical Private Credit Fund
Carlyle capped withdrawals at 5% for its $7bn Tactical Private Credit Fund after requests reached 15.7% of shares, amid broader market pressures.
Warburg Pincus Launches European Defence Investment Platform
Warburg Pincus establishes a new platform for European defence investments, targeting security and resilience sectors with MEAG as an early backer.
Global VC Firms Raise $21bn in Q1, Matching Q1 2025 Levels
Venture capital firms worldwide collected $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
VC Firms Raise $21 Billion in Q1, Matching Q1 2025
Venture capital firms worldwide raised $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has closed its Private Investment Partners VIII fund at over $3.8 billion, attracting diverse global investors for multi-asset private markets exposure.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Private Investment Partners VIII Fund
Mercer has secured over $3.8 billion for its latest private markets fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors amid strong demand for diversified strategies.
Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has raised over $3.8 billion for its eighth private investment fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors.
Stellex Closes $2.37 Billion Fund After Extended Fundraising
Mid-market buyout firm Stellex has finalized its largest fund at $2.37 billion, falling slightly short of its target after a fundraising process exceeding two years.
Private Equity Fundraising Reaches $152 Billion in Q1 2026
Private equity funds raised $152 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 14% increase from the previous year, according to PEI Group data.
Venture Capital Journal Highlights GP-LP Disconnect in Fundraising Report
A new report from Venture Capital Journal shows the disconnect between general partners and limited partners was evident in the first quarter.
Venture Capital Journal Reports Disconnect Between GPs and LPs in Q1 2026
Venture Capital Journal's latest fundraising report highlights a disconnect between general partners and limited partners during the first quarter of 2026.
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC Files Form D with SEC
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 9, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR documents.
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC Files with SEC on April 9, 2026
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 9, 2026, with accession number 0002125825-26-000002.
Long Angle Investments LLC Files for Chord 2025 SPV Exemption
Long Angle Investments LLC filed a document for its Chord 2025 SPV under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act on April 9, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR.
Netley Capital Secures Additional Capital for Tertiaries Franchise
Netley Capital has increased its deployable capital to $825m from $315m since September 2025 launch, amid rising investor demand for secondary market solutions.
Netley Capital Increases Deployable Capital to $825 Million
Netley Capital expands its tertiaries franchise by securing additional capital, reflecting growing investor demand in the secondary market.
LPs Intensify Background Checks in Fundraisings
Limited partners are leaving no stone unturned in background checks, where minor discrepancies can derail commitments and delay fundraises, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
LPs Intensify Background Checks on GPs Amid Due Diligence Scrutiny
Limited partners are conducting thorough background checks on general partners, where minor issues can disrupt fund commitments and timelines, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
