Buyouts
26 stories covering buyouts — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Buyout
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn takeover bid of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, involving early discussions with specific 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.
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.
Global Private Equity Buyouts Decline in Q1 2026
Private equity buyout activity dropped to $172 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 36% decline from the previous quarter, amid market uncertainties.
Family Offices Concerned Over Rise of Zombie Funds
Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group advocate for quick wind-up of aging funds to avoid valuation issues, as per Buyouts Insider.
Family Offices Outline Concerns Over Rise of Zombie Funds
Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group express worries about aging funds, urging quick wind-ups to avoid valuation issues, according to Buyouts Insider.
Investors Snap Up $18bn Debt for EA's $55bn Take-Private Deal
Investors have secured over $18bn in debt for the largest leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, a $55bn deal led by a Saudi-backed consortium.
Investors Snap Up $18bn Debt for Electronic Arts' $55bn Take-Private Deal
Investors have secured over $18bn in debt for the $55bn privatization of Electronic Arts, led by a Saudi-backed consortium.
Investors Snap Up Over $18bn Debt for EA's $55bn Take-Private Deal
Investors have secured more than $18bn in debt for the largest leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, led by a Saudi-backed consortium, according to Private Equity Wire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Truelink Closes $2 Billion Sophomore Fund in Three Months
Truelink's second fund reached a $2 billion close driven by co-investments, as detailed in a Buyouts Insider report.
Truelink Closes $2bn Sophomore Fund in Three Months
Truelink raised $2 billion for its second fund in three months, driven by co-investments, as reported by Buyouts Insider.
JPMorgan Chase Leads $2bn Loan Sale for Janus Henderson Acquisition
JPMorgan Chase is heading a $2bn leveraged loan package to support the $7.4bn buyout of Janus Henderson by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity Amid Strategy Shifts
The California pension fund with $613bn assets demonstrates near-term PE outperformance due to emphasis on venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity
California's largest pension fund with $613 billion assets reports improved near-term performance in private equity due to shifts toward venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
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.
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.
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.
Greenbriar Equity Surpasses $4.25B Target, Closes Fund VII at $5.4B
Mid-market buyout firm exceeds fundraising target by 27% amid challenging capital markets for emerging managers.
