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.
Swarmer's IPO Surge Highlights 12 Potential Defense Tech IPOs
Following Swarmer's 520% share jump on Nasdaq, Crunchbase identifies 12 other defense tech startups as likely IPO candidates based on funding and milestones.
Copper Creek Holdings I, LLC Files Form D/A with SEC
Copper Creek Holdings I, LLC submitted a Form D/A filing to the SEC on March 18, 2026, as part of regulatory requirements for exempt securities offerings.
Fourth Sail Discovery Onshore Fund LP Files SEC Form D/A
Fourth Sail Discovery Onshore Fund LP submitted a Form D/A filing on March 18, 2026, citing Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Stripe Alum Raises $9M for Online Funeral Planning Startup Meadow
Sam Gerstenzang, a former Stripe executive, co-founded Meadow Memorials and secured a $9 million Series A funding round led by Lachy Groom and Haystack.
Stripe Alum Raises $9M Series A for Online Funeral Startup Meadow
Sam Gerstenzang, a Stripe alum, co-founded Meadow Memorials and raised a $9 million Series A led by Lachy Groom and Haystack to simplify online funeral planning.
UK Family Office and VCs Own $177M in Shares After Swarmer IPO
Several venture capital firms hold combined shares worth $177 million in Swarmer following its IPO, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
Breakout Ventures' Fishburne on LPs Valuing Consistency
Breakout Ventures' managing partner Lindy Fishburne discusses how maintaining focus appeals to LPs amid market shifts in venture funds.
Connor Group Files SEC Document for Continuation Debt Fund XVII-Q
Connor Group Continuation Debt Fund XVII-Q, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 17, 2026, as recorded in official documents.
Carlyle ARE Partners II, L.P. Files Under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7)
Carlyle ARE Partners II, L.P. submitted a SEC filing on March 17, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Carlyle ARE Partners II, L.P. Files SEC Document for Section 3(c)(7)
Carlyle ARE Partners II, L.P. filed a document with the SEC on March 17, 2026, related to Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Star Capital Aims for €300m Raise in Vincorion IPO on Frankfurt Exchange
Star Capital plans to raise €300m through the IPO of Vincorion SE, a defence equipment manufacturer, with trading set to begin on March 20.
OpenAI Explores $10bn Private Equity Joint Venture
OpenAI is in advanced talks with private equity firms for a joint venture to accelerate AI software adoption among enterprises, potentially valued at $10bn.
OpenAI in Talks for $10bn Joint Venture with Private Equity Firms
OpenAI is exploring a $10bn joint venture with private equity firms to accelerate AI adoption in enterprises, according to a report.
Candex Extends Series C Funding to $40 Million with HSBC Investment
New York-based fintech startup Candex has raised additional funding to reach $40 million in its Series C round, backed by HSBC, amid growing fintech investment trends.
Goldman Sachs AM Plans $13bn Raise for GS Mezzanine Partners IX
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is seeking to raise about $13bn for its ninth mezzanine debt fund targeting private equity-backed companies in North America and Europe, according to a report.
BCE Announces Series AM and AN Preferred Share Conversions
BCE Inc. reports that its Series AN Preferred Shares will convert to Series AM on March 31, 2026, with specific shares tendered for election, according to PR Newswire.
BCE Announces Series AM and Series AN Preferred Share Conversions
BCE Inc. reports conversions of its Series AN Preferred Shares into Series AM shares, with specific tender numbers and automatic conversions as per terms.
Booth-Laird Investment Partnership Files D/A Form with SEC
Booth-Laird Investment Partnership, LP filed a D/A form on March 16, 2026, as reported by SEC EDGAR.
MC Bancshares Shareholders Approve Merger with DMMS
MC Bancshares announced shareholder approval of its merger with DMMS Purchaser, Inc., following a special meeting with high voter participation.
Beyond-TA-0527 Fund I Files Form D for Section 3(c)(1) Exemption
D - Beyond-TA-0527 Fund I, a series of Platform Funds 2026, LP, filed a Form D on March 16, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Realtor.com and NAR Announce Joint Support for REALTORS Relief Foundation
Realtor.com and the National Association of REALTORS partner to support the REALTORS Relief Foundation's 25th anniversary with a $100,000 donation and additional efforts for disaster housing aid.
Realtor.com and NAR Join for Disaster Housing Relief Efforts
Realtor.com and the National Association of REALTORS announced a partnership to support the REALTORS Relief Foundation's 25th anniversary and disaster aid initiatives.
U.S. Boston Growth Capital QSBS Fund Files with SEC on March 13, 2026
D - U.S. Boston Growth Capital QSBS Fund, LP submitted a filing to the SEC, as recorded in the EDGAR database.
Domain Evergreen Fund, LP Files SEC Document
Domain Evergreen Fund, LP, filed a document with the SEC on March 13, 2026, as per regulatory records.
Domain Evergreen Onshore Fund, LP Files SEC Document
Domain Evergreen Onshore Fund, LP, with CIK 2060665, submitted a filing to the SEC on March 13, 2026.
The Week's 10 Biggest Funding Rounds Focus on AI and Robotics
Crunchbase News reports the top 10 funding rounds for the week, with AI and robotics startups raising billions, including major deals in the U.S. and Europe.
Week's Top 10 Funding Rounds Led by AI and Robotics Startups
Crunchbase News reports the largest funding rounds from March 7-13, with AI and robotics companies raising billions globally and in the U.S.
Sequoia Capital Files for Venture Partners Fund XIX Under SEC Regulation
Sequoia Capital Venture Partners Fund XIX, L.P. filed a document with the SEC on March 13, 2026, related to the Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Shakti Venture Capital Gatik, LLC Files Form D for Exempt Offering
Shakti Venture Capital Gatik, LLC submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on March 13, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Carlyle Revamps European PE Team Ahead of Fundraising Relaunch
Carlyle Group restructures its European private equity leadership after underperformance, adding hires and planning to resume fundraising for its flagship buyout fund.
Creative Planning Employee Investment LLC Files Form D
Creative Planning Employee Investment, LLC filed a Form D with the SEC on March 12, 2026, as per regulatory records.
American Power Fund I LP Files SEC Document
American Power Fund I LP, with CIK 2082121, submitted a filing to the SEC on March 12, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
American Power Fund I LP Files Form D/A with SEC
American Power Fund I LP submitted a Form D/A filing to the SEC on March 12, 2026, as documented in official records.
StepStone's Matt Roche on DPI as IRR in LP Sales
Matthew Roche of StepStone Group discusses how structures in LP sales help address slow exits in private equity amid tough market conditions.
EJF Financial Debt Strategies Fund LP Files Form D/A
EJF Financial Debt Strategies Fund LP submitted a Form D/A filing on March 12, 2026, referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Monolith Select Strategies Power Fund LLC Files with SEC
D - Monolith Select Strategies Power Fund LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 12, 2026, as recorded in the EDGAR database.
I Squared Capital Nears $10bn for Flagship Infrastructure Fund
I Squared Capital has raised nearly $10bn in nine months for its flagship infrastructure fund, reaching two-thirds of a $15bn target, according to a report.
Foundation Building Materials Expands with Buy and Build Strategy and E-commerce Investment
Foundation Building Materials capitalized on post-pandemic construction demand through a buy and build strategy, with American Securities' investment driving e-commerce platform development.
Lindsay Goldberg Plans Build-Out of CV Investment Strategy
Private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg is expanding into the secondaries market as part of its CV investment strategy, according to a report from Buyouts Insider.
Track Record and LP Alignment Key to Emerging Manager Success: Churchill's Anne Philpott
Buyouts Insider reports on the expansion of emerging manager fundraising and the role of firms like Churchill Asset Management in supporting new firm formation.
Track Record and LP Alignment Key for Emerging Managers, per Churchill Expert
Buyouts Insider reports on the expanding ecosystem for emerging manager fundraising and Churchill Asset Management's role in supporting new firms.
Axiom Partners Raises $52M for AI-Focused Debut Fund
Axiom Partners, founded by Khosla Ventures veteran Sandhya Venkatachalam, has closed its first seed-stage fund targeting AI companies addressing the 'capacity crunch'.
General Catalyst in Early Talks to Raise $10bn Across Funds
General Catalyst is discussing raising approximately $10bn for multiple investment strategies, as reported by Bloomberg.
Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund Sees Redemption Requests Over 7%
Cliffwater's flagship $33bn private credit fund is facing investor redemption requests exceeding 7%, with a decision pending on repurchase limits.
Atlas Holdings Sells Minority Stake to Blackstone and Blue Owl
US private equity firm Atlas Holdings, overseeing more than $16bn in assets, has agreed to sell a minority stake to Blackstone and Blue Owl Capital, according to a report.
Bain Capital Nears $10.5bn Close for Sixth Asia Buyout Fund
Bain Capital is approaching the final close of its sixth pan-Asia private equity fund with $10.5bn raised, exceeding its $7bn target, according to a report.
Riptide Fund LLC Files SEC Document for Series 8
Riptide Fund LLC filed a document for its Series 8, Riptide Flexible Capital Fund, on March 9, 2026, under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(1).
JF Lehman Targets $2.75 Billion for Aerospace and Defense Fund VII
Aerospace and defense firm JF Lehman seeks $2.75 billion for its seventh fund, following its predecessor's $2.23 billion close.
JF Lehman Targets $2.75bn for Aerospace and Defense Fund VII
Aerospace and defense firm JF Lehman seeks $2.75bn for its seventh fund, following its predecessor's $2.23bn close above a $1.6bn target.
Cosmetic Physician Partners, LLC Files SEC Document
Cosmetic Physician Partners, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 10, 2026, as recorded in EDGAR.
