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.
Largest Seed Rounds in Past Six Months Go to AI Companies
Crunchbase data shows most top seed funding recipients are AI firms focusing on physical world applications, with rounds exceeding $100 million.
Investors Back Kailera with $1 Billion Amid IPO Hopes
Atlas Venture, Bain Capital, and others have invested $1 billion in Kailera, a company producing weight-loss injectables, as it eyes an IPO in a challenging market.
Investors Back Kailera with $1bn for Weight-Loss Injectables Ahead of IPO
Atlas Venture, Bain Capital, and other investors have committed $1bn to Kailera, a company producing weight-loss injectables, as it prepares for an IPO in a challenging market.
D - FLYWHEEL CONFERENCE 2026 FUND LLC Files with SEC
D - FLYWHEEL CONFERENCE 2026 FUND LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 30, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
Bash Capital1, Inc. Files Form D/A with SEC
Bash Capital1, Inc., an emerging fund manager, filed a Form D/A on March 30, 2026, as reported in SEC EDGAR records.
MDF Capital Partners 2023, LP Files SEC Document
MDF Capital Partners 2023, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on March 30, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR archives.
AINA ALOHA Economy Fund, LLC Files SEC Document
AINA ALOHA Economy Fund, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 30, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
Western Frontier Master LLC Files for FundNV 2 Series
Western Frontier Master LLC submitted a SEC filing for D - FUNDNV 2 on March 30, 2026, as part of its operations as a series of the master LLC.
Western Frontier Master LLC Series Files SEC Document
D - FUNDNV 2 - A SERIES OF WESTERN FRONTIER MASTER LLC filed a document with the SEC on March 30, 2026, as per official records.
Citco Relocates Luxembourg Office for Private Markets Growth
The Citco Group announces the relocation of its Luxembourg office to support expansion in private markets, as detailed in recent industry news.
Citco Relocates Luxembourg Office to Support Private Markets Growth
The Citco Group announces the relocation of its Luxembourg office to reinforce its presence in a key alternative asset hub, according to Private Equity Wire.
D - Collektion Investments IV LLC Submits SEC Filing
D - Collektion Investments IV LLC, with CIK 0002125748, filed a document on the SEC EDGAR system on March 30, 2026.
Oaktree Credit Fund Meets Full 8.5% Redemption Requests
Oaktree Capital Management fulfilled 100% of redemption requests for its Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund in the first quarter, repurchasing 6.8% of shares amid rising liquidity pressures in private cred
Market Offers Creative Access for HNWIs to Private Tech Companies
Venture Capital Journal discusses how HNWIs are gaining access to private tech firms, potentially impacting IPO demand.
KKR Broadens Japan Footprint Amid Reforms and Commodity Risks
KKR is expanding its investments in Japan across private equity, credit, insurance, and real estate, driven by corporate governance reforms and inflation, as per a report citing the firm's chief inves
TDR Capital and I Squared Capital Appoint Banks for Potential $15bn Aggreko IPO
TDR Capital and I Squared Capital have selected banks to advise on a possible $15bn US IPO of Aggreko, potentially in the second half of 2026, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
Austin Startups Raise Record $7.19 Billion in Venture Funding in 2025
Crunchbase data shows Austin-based startups achieved an all-time high of $7.19 billion in venture funding in 2025, up 64.8% from the previous year.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP Files SEC Form D
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP filed a Form D with the SEC on March 26, 2026, citing exemptions under the Investment Company Act.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP Files Form D with SEC
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP filed a Form D on March 26, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, as reported in SEC EDGAR filings.
Sarmis Capital Partners Fund II SCSp Files SEC Document Under Section 3(c)(7)
Sarmis Capital Partners Fund II SCSp filed a SEC document on March 26, 2026, related to Item 3C.7 of the Investment Company Act.
Seed Funding in US Skewing Larger in 2025, Crunchbase Data Shows
Crunchbase data reveals that US seed funding deals of $10 million and above grew in 2025, while smaller rounds declined.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $1 Billion Early-Stage and $2.5 Billion Growth Funds for AI
Kleiner Perkins announced a $1 billion early-stage fund and $2.5 billion for growth funds, both emphasizing AI investments, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $1B Early-Stage and $2.5B Growth Funds for AI
Kleiner Perkins, a storied venture firm, raised $1 billion for an early-stage fund and $2.5 billion for growth funds betting on AI, as reported on March 25, 2026.
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 $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.
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.
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.
