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.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $1B Early-Stage Fund and $2.5B Growth Funds for AI
Venture firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $1 billion for an early-stage fund and $2.5 billion for growth funds focused on AI investments.
King Tide Harbor Capital 1 LLC Files SEC Document
King Tide Harbor Capital 1 LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 25, 2026, as recorded in EDGAR.
Merritt Community Capital Fund 26, L.P. Files with SEC on March 25, 2026
Merritt Community Capital Fund 26, L.P., filed by entity 0002123990, submitted a document to the SEC on March 25, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR.
Trayd Raises $10M Series A for Construction Tech Platform
Trayd, a startup automating back office operations for construction, has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by White Star Capital.
Arcline-Backed Arxis Files for US IPO with Revenue Surge
Arxis, an aerospace and defence manufacturer backed by Arcline Investment Management, has filed for a US IPO after reporting revenue growth from $743 million in 2024 to $1.59 billion in 2025.
Arxis Files for US IPO with Revenue Doubling to $1.59 Billion
Aerospace firm Arxis, backed by Arcline, reports 2025 revenue of $1.59 billion and files for IPO amid sector interest.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5bn for AI-Focused Funds
Venture firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5bn to invest in AI-driven companies, with allocations for early-stage and growth-stage funds, according to Private Equity Wire.
Hustle Fund Nears Goal for Fund IV After Year of Effort
Hustle Fund is approaching its target for Fund IV, which began fundraising in March 2025 and aims for $50 million in seed investments for software start-ups.
Hustle Fund Nears $50M Goal for Fund IV
Hustle Fund is close to reaching its $50 million target for Fund IV after starting fundraising in March 2025, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Announce $3 Billion Fund of Funds Joint Venture
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Partners have formed a 50/50 joint venture to scale a $3 billion fund of funds platform, according to a PR Newswire announcement.
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Partners Form $3 Billion Fund of Funds Joint Venture
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Partners have announced a joint venture to build a $3 billion Fund of Funds platform, signed on March 7, 2026.
Lead Edge Surpasses Fund VII Target by 40 Percent
Lead Edge Capital exceeded its Fund VII target by 40 percent, with most LPs being leaders at businesses in the firm's investment areas.
1315 Capital Emerging Growth & Buyout II Parallel, L.P. Files Form D
1315 Capital Emerging Growth & Buyout II Parallel, L.P. filed a Form D on March 24, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
1315 Capital Files Form D for Emerging Growth & Buyout II Parallel Fund
1315 Capital Emerging Growth & Buyout II Parallel, L.P. submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on March 24, 2026, for an investment fund under Section 3(c)(7).
Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5 Billion for AI-Focused Funds
Venture firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5 billion across new funds emphasizing AI, including $1 billion for early-stage and $2.5 billion for growth-stage investments.
OpenAI Proposes Enhanced Terms for Private Equity Partnerships in AI
OpenAI is offering preferred equity stakes with 17.5% minimum return to private equity firms to boost enterprise AI adoption, amid competition with Anthropic.
Lead Edge Capital Raises $3.5 Billion for Seventh Flagship Fund
Lead Edge Capital has raised $3.5 billion for its latest fund, focusing on software and technology investments despite sector volatility, according to Private Equity Wire.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals from $25bn Debt Solutions Fund Amid High Redemption Requests
Apollo Global Management caps redemptions at 5% for its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund after requests exceeded quarterly limits, according to a report.
Dunes Point Targets $1.3 Billion for Fourth Flagship Fund
Mid-market firm Dunes Point is aiming to raise $1.3 billion for its fourth flagship fund, a notable increase from its previous $800 million fund.
Dunes Point Targets $1.3 Billion for Fourth Fund
Mid-market firm Dunes Point is seeking $1.3 billion for its fourth flagship fund, up from $800 million for Fund III, according to Buyouts Insider.
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV Closes $130 Million IPO
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV, a SPAC led by Joseph Hernandez, announced the closing of its $130 million initial public offering on March 23, 2026, according to PR Newswire.
Augurey Ventures I Files SEC Form for Series SpaceX A
Augurey Ventures I - Series SpaceX A filed a SEC document on March 23, 2026, under Item 3C of the Investment Company Act.
Augurey Ventures II - Series SpaceX A Files SEC Document
Augurey Ventures II - Series SpaceX A filed a document on March 23, 2026, under the Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(1).
Oak Hill Advisors Launches OFLEX Retail Private Credit Fund
Oak Hill Advisors introduces OFLEX, an interval fund for retail investors targeting public and private debt amid market caution.
Blue Pool Capital Secures $1bn for Inaugural Private Equity Fund
Hong Kong-based Blue Pool Capital has raised $1bn for its first dedicated PE fund, Riverside, amid challenging market conditions.
First In Closes $148 Million for Fund III with Government Aid
Emerging manager First In, led by two ex-Marines, raised $148 million for its third fund, nearly seven times more than before, aided by US government certification.
First In Raises $148 Million for Fund III with Government Certification
First In, led by two ex-Marines, closed $148 million for Fund III, aided by Critical Technology Fund certification from US agencies.
Frost School Dean Secures Over $175 Million in Donations
Shelly Berg, dean of the Frost School of Music, raised more than $175 million in donations during his nearly two-decade tenure, announced on March 21, 2026.
Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg Secures Over $175 Million in Donations
University of Miami's Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg ends his tenure after raising more than $175 million, primarily for scholarships and facilities.
Pan Capital Energy Fund, LP Files SEC Document
Pan Capital Energy Fund, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on March 20, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
Pan Capital Energy Offshore Fund Files D/A with SEC
Pan Capital Energy Offshore Fund, Ltd. submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on March 20, 2026, as per EDGAR records.
CES Properties Fund LVI Files SEC Document
D - CES Properties Fund LVI (Ridgeline Mezz Loan) LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 20, 2026, as recorded in the EDGAR database.
Co-investing Gains Traction Despite Shifts in Direct Investing
Buyouts Insider highlights that high-profile moves away from direct investing do not indicate reduced LP interest in direct participation.
Co-investing Hits Trafalgar Moment Amid LP Interest
Buyouts Insider highlights that high-profile shifts from direct investing do not indicate reduced LP willingness to invest directly.
Partners Group Targets At Least $1bn for First India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is set to launch its debut India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, amid rising investor interest in the country.
Partners Group Targets Over $1bn for Debut India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is preparing to launch its first India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, according to a report citing unnamed sources.
DA-0202 Fund II Files Under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(1)
D - DA-0202 Fund II, a series of Roll Up Vehicles, LP, filed a document with SEC EDGAR on March 20, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Secures Over $12bn for Asia Buyout Fund
Blackstone has raised more than $12bn for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity fund, exceeding targets amid challenging market conditions.
Blackstone Secures Over $12bn for Asia-Pacific Buyout Fund
Blackstone Inc has raised more than $12bn for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity fund, surpassing targets amid challenging market conditions.
Goldman Sachs AM Targets $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management seeks to raise at least $10 billion for its next global direct lending fund amid investor caution in the private credit sector.
Goldman Sachs AM Seeks $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is in early discussions to raise at least $10 billion for its latest global direct lending vehicle, West Street Loan Partners VI.
D - Rad Capital Partners Fund II LP Files with SEC on March 19, 2026
D - Rad Capital Partners Fund II LP submitted a filing to the SEC on March 19, 2026, with accession number 0002122344-26-000001.
D - Rad Capital Partners Fund II LP Files SEC Document
D - Rad Capital Partners Fund II LP submitted a filing to the SEC on March 19, 2026, as recorded in EDGAR archives.
Merritt Community Capital Fund 24, L.P. Files with SEC
Merritt Community Capital Fund 24, L.P. submitted a filing to the SEC on March 19, 2026, as documented in the EDGAR database.
Audeo Ventures to Close $65M Fund II by End of March
Audeo Ventures plans to raise $65 million for its second fund, backed by family offices and UAE sovereign funds, to invest in up to 20 startups in the US and Latin America.
Audeo Ventures to Close $65 Million for Fund II by End of March
Audeo Ventures is set to close its second fund at $65 million by the end of March, backed by LPs including single and multifamily offices and UAE sovereign wealth funds.
Accolade Partners Blockchain IV-A Feeder L.P. Files Form D
Accolade Partners Blockchain IV-A Feeder L.P. filed a Form D on March 18, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Accolade Partners Blockchain IV-A, L.P. Files SEC Form D
Accolade Partners Blockchain IV-A, L.P. submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on March 18, 2026, referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
GSV Credit Fund I, LP Files Form D with SEC
GSV Credit Fund I, LP submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on March 18, 2026, according to official records.
Swarmer's IPO Surge Highlights 12 Other Potential Defense Tech IPOs
Following Swarmer's 520% share surge on Nasdaq, Crunchbase identifies 12 other defense tech startups as likely IPO candidates based on funding and growth metrics.
