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.
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 Increases Deployable Capital to $825 Million
Netley Capital expands its tertiaries franchise by securing additional capital, reflecting growing investor demand in the secondary market.
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.
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.
Former Blackstone Duo Closes Inaugural Fund at $400M
Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin of 154 Partners have closed their inaugural fund at $400 million, according to Buyouts Insider.
Cue Biopharma to Receive $7.5 Million Milestone Payment from Boehringer Ingelheim
Cue Biopharma announces a $7.5 million preclinical milestone payment from its collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim for autoimmune disease treatments.
Blackstone Closes $10bn Opportunistic Credit Fund at Hard Cap
Blackstone has raised over $10bn for its fifth flagship opportunistic credit fund, reaching its hard cap amid strong demand for private credit strategies.
Blackstone Hits $10bn Hard Cap for Fifth Flagship Opportunistic Credit Fund
Blackstone has closed its Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund V with more than $10bn in commitments, reaching its hard cap due to strong investor demand for private credit strategies.
Chicago Atlantic Launches Emerging-Market Private Credit Strategy
Chicago Atlantic is expanding into private credit in emerging markets, targeting high-quality borrowers amid shifting investor preferences.
Alliance Energy Fund 2026-A, LP Files SEC Document
Alliance Energy Fund 2026-A, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on April 7, 2026, as recorded in the EDGAR system.
Aphias Capital Targets $900M for Inaugural Fund Led by HIG Veteran
Rob Wolfson-founded Aphias Capital aims to raise $900 million for its first fund focused on control investments in healthcare and essential services sectors.
HIG Veteran-Led Aphias Capital Targets $900M for Inaugural Fund
Rob Wolfson-founded Aphias Capital seeks $900 million for its first fund, focusing on control investments in lower mid-market healthcare and essential services companies.
Bellus Ventures III LP Files Form D/A with SEC
Bellus Ventures III LP submitted a Form D/A filing to the SEC on April 7, 2026, as part of regulatory requirements for exempt offerings.
Northstar Venture Capital LLC Files Form D for Series 36
Northstar Venture Capital LLC filed a Form D on April 7, 2026, for Northstar VC Series 36, citing Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
KKR-Backed SmartHR Considers Tokyo IPO at $1bn Valuation
Japanese HR platform SmartHR, with investors including KKR, is exploring a Tokyo IPO later this year targeting a $1bn valuation, as per reports.
KKR-Backed SmartHR Explores Tokyo IPO
Japanese HR platform SmartHR, backed by KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital, is considering a Tokyo IPO later this year targeting a $1 billion valuation.
Barings Caps Withdrawals from $4.9bn Private Credit Fund After Redemption Surge
Barings has limited redemptions from its $4.9bn Barings Private Credit Corp fund to 5% amid a spike to 11.3% in requests, reflecting broader trends in private credit.
Barings Caps Withdrawals from $4.9bn Private Credit Fund
Barings limits redemptions from its $4.9bn Barings Private Credit Corp to 5% after first-quarter requests reached 11.3%, amid rising liquidity demands in private credit.
Five Startups Raise Funding for Innovative Ventures
Crunchbase News highlights five startups that secured funding in the past month for projects in fintech, clean tech, and AI.
Goldman Sachs Benefits from Retail Withdrawals in Private Credit
Goldman Sachs' $15.7bn private credit fund sees low redemptions due to institutional investors, amid sector-wide retail outflows, according to a report.
Forge Select Fund I, LP Files for Section 3(c)(7) Exemption
D - Forge Select Fund I, LP filed a document with the SEC on April 6, 2026, invoking Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
SAC VC Capital SPV LLC Series 9 Files with SEC on April 6, 2026
D - SAC VC Capital SPV LLC - Series 9 submitted a filing to SEC EDGAR on April 6, 2026, according to official records.
SAC VC Capital SPV LLC - Series 9 Submits SEC Filing
SAC VC Capital SPV LLC - Series 9 filed a document with the SEC on April 6, 2026, according to official records.
Healthcare-Focused PE Firm Linden Considers Secondaries Strategy
Chicago-based private equity firm Linden is exploring a secondaries strategy as more buyout firms enter this market, according to recent reports.
Linden PE Firm Mulls Secondaries Strategy in Healthcare
Chicago-based healthcare-focused PE firm Linden is considering entering the secondaries market, joining other buyout firms.
Private Capital Investment in Defense Hits Record Highs
Dealbreaker highlights surging private capital in defense firms, with investments reaching over $16 billion in 2025 amid risks of misalignment.
Private Capital Investment in Defense Reaches Record Highs
An analysis shows venture capital in defense firms hit over $16 billion in 2025, amid diversification and government priorities, raising questions about returns and alignment.
Baskerville Capital Partners Files Form D/A for Section 3(c)(1) Exemption
Baskerville Capital Partners, LP filed a Form D/A on April 6, 2026, citing Investment Company Act exemptions as per SEC EDGAR records.
eMed and Nitra Raise Over $387 Million in Health Tech Funding
Health tech companies eMed and Nitra secured major funding rounds totaling hundreds of millions, as reported by Dealbreaker.
Balaji Rolling Fund QP, LP Files Form D with SEC
Balaji Rolling Fund QP, LP - D2 submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on April 6, 2026, citing exemptions under the Investment Company Act.
Lead Edge's Seventh Fund to Explore Secondaries Strategies Amid AI Shifts
Growth investor Lead Edge plans for its seventh fund to invest in various secondaries strategies, as reported in a recent article.
Lead Edge's Seventh Fund to Tap Secondaries Amid AI Shifts
Growth investor Lead Edge's seventh fund may invest in various secondaries strategies as AI influences the market, according to a recent report.
Oasis Investments II Offshore Feeder Ltd. Files Form D/A for Section 3(c)(7)
Oasis Investments II Offshore Feeder Ltd. submitted a Form D/A filing on April 3, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, as per SEC EDGAR records.
Valmeade Meadowside Holdings, LP Files SEC Document
Valmeade Meadowside Holdings, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on April 3, 2026, with a file size of 5 KB, as recorded in EDGAR.
KPE 2026 Allocate Access Fund Files SEC Document Under Section 3(c)(7)
D - KPE 2026 Allocate Access Fund, L.P. filed a document with SEC EDGAR on April 3, 2026, under Item 3C.7 of the Investment Company Act.
Top 10 Funding Rounds of the Week for U.S. Startups
Crunchbase News reports on the week's largest funding rounds, with Saronic leading at $1.75 billion for autonomous vessels.
