Fundraising
303 stories covering fundraising — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
TPG raises annual fundraising forecast to more than $55bn
TPG expects to raise more than $55bn this year after lifting its prior forecast of more than $50bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Blue Owl reports record $330bn AUM in Q3; new commitments total $12.6bn
Blue Owl said Q3 AUM reached $330bn and disclosed $12.6bn of new capital commitments, alongside higher fee-related earnings and $0.24 per-share adjusted distributable earnings.
Ares raised $31bn in Q3 as AUM climbed to $690.6bn
Ares Management raised $31bn in the third quarter, with $15.2bn in credit and $11.2bn in real assets, as AUM rose 16% to $690.6bn.
CD&R raises about $20bn toward $26bn target for Fund XIII
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has raised about $20bn for Fund XIII within six months, toward a $26bn target and a $28.5bn hard cap.
Arroyo Energy seeks $900m for fifth flagship infrastructure fund
Arroyo Energy Investment Partners is targeting $900m for Fund V and about $500m of co-investments, according to Private Equity Wire.
Direct lending fundraising reaches $129.15bn in 9M 2026 as volumes fall 28% in Q3
Direct lending funds raised $129.15bn in the first nine months of 2026 while estimated direct lending volumes fell 28% year on year in Q3, according to Private Equity Wire.
Hg secures about €1bn first close for debut GP-led secondaries fund Orion 1
Hg has raised approximately €1bn at the first close of Orion 1, its inaugural GP-led secondaries fund targeting €1.75bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Audax Private Equity targets $6.25bn for Fund VIII
Audax Private Equity has set a $6.25bn target for Audax Private Equity Fund VIII, according to Buyouts Insider.
PE co-investments doubled to record $198bn in H1 2026, S&P Global data shows
Private equity co-investment deal value more than doubled year-on-year to $198bn in H1 2026 as institutions sought lower fees and more control, according to Private Equity Wire.
Endeavor Catalyst closes $320m fifth fund as it increases focus on Southeast Asia
Endeavor Catalyst has closed $320m for its fifth fund and said it is at an inflection point in returning focus to Southeast Asia.
UK firm Dig closes oversubscribed Fund III after five months
Dig’s Fund III closed after five months of fundraising with returning LPs including Sofina and new LP Horsley Bridge Partners, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Stride Consumer Partners closes $550 million second fund
Stride Consumer Partners has wrapped its second fund at $550 million, a 30% increase over its 2022 debut fund, according to Dealbreaker.
Stride Consumer Partners closes $550m second fund in four-month raise
Stride Consumer Partners has wrapped its second fund at $550 million, a 30% increase over its 2022 debut fund, according to Dealbreaker.
Siguler Guff cites nearly $6bn returned and 22 exits YTD in biggest fundraise
Siguler Guff co-managing partners told Buyouts Insider the firm returned nearly $6bn across five funds and logged 22 exits year-to-date as it raised its biggest fund.
Bessemer seeks $4.5bn for early-stage and growth funds
Bessemer is seeking $4.5bn for new early-stage and growth funds, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Blackstone targets at least $8bn for energy transition and digital infrastructure credit fund
Blackstone is targeting at least $8bn for the latest vintage of its private credit strategy focused on renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
Arini nears $4bn final close for debut European direct lending fund
Arini Capital Management is approaching a roughly $4bn final close for its first European direct lending fund, according to Private Equity Wire.
Warburg Pincus nears wrap of 15th flagship growth fund, Buyouts Insider reports
Warburg Pincus is on the cusp of wrapping up its 15th flagship growth fund, according to Buyouts Insider.
Summit Peak Ventures closes on $58.6m for Fund IV with a $150m target
Summit Peak Ventures has closed on $58.6m for Fund IV and is targeting $150m, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Carrick Capital Partners’ first continuation vehicle priced at $600m, co-CEO says
Carrick Capital Partners’ co-CEO Jim Madden said about 20% of Fund II LPs rolled equity into the firm’s first $600m continuation vehicle.
Kimmeridge raises bulk of $1.5bn target for latest oil and gas fund
Buyouts Insider reports Kimmeridge has raised the bulk of a $1.5bn target for its latest oil and gas fund.
Blue Sea Capital reshapes strategy as co-founder prepares new firm
Blue Sea Capital is reshaping its strategy as a co-founder prepares a new firm while the GP targets $550m for its fourth fund.
IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I Files D/A on August 25, 2026
IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I, LP submitted a D/A filing referencing Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Private Credit Managers Shift Beyond Direct Lending Amid Slowing Fundraising
Non-traded BDCs raised $2bn in Q2, down 82% YoY, as $23bn in withdrawals hit private credit funds and managers expand into secondaries and AI lending.
Private Credit Managers Shift Beyond Direct Lending
Non-traded BDCs raised $2bn in Q2, down 82% year-over-year, as $23bn in withdrawal requests hit private credit funds.
D - FS Direct Equity Fund VI, L.P. Files SEC Notice
D - FS Direct Equity Fund VI, L.P. submitted a Form D filing with the SEC on August 12, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7).
ClearJet Raises $25M Series B Led by Edison Partners
Austin-based ClearJet raises $25 million Series B to expand its AI-enabled platform connecting shippers with unused cargo capacity on commercial flights.
UK and European PE Firms Turn to Minority Sales and Hybrid Capital
Private equity sponsors in the UK and Europe are using minority stake sales, special-situations funds and hybrid capital to provide liquidity to LPs amid challenging conventional exits.
Global Defense & Security Select Fund Offshore Files 3(c)(7) Notice
Global Defense & Security Select Fund Offshore SICAV-RAIF S.C.Sp. filed a Section 3(c)(7) notice with the SEC on August 7, 2026.
Black Opal Ventures Fund II Files SEC Notice Under 3(c)(7)
Black Opal Ventures Fund II - Primary Fund, L.P. submitted an SEC filing on August 7, 2026 claiming exemption under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Syntax Ventures Files DI-0702 Fund I Series Notice
D - DI-0702 Fund I, a series of Syntax Ventures, LP filed a Section 3(c)(1) notice with the SEC on August 7, 2026.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3B Across Two AI Funds
Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in new capital for Menlo Ventures XVII and Menlo Inflection IV targeting AI companies from seed through growth stages.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3B Across Two Funds for AI Strategy
Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in new capital in June across two funds targeting AI companies from seed through growth stages.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3B Across Two Funds for AI Focus
Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in new capital in June for seed through growth investments targeting AI companies.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion Across Two AI Funds
Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in new capital in June across Menlo Ventures XVII and Menlo Inflection IV to back AI companies from seed through growth stages.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3B Across Two AI-Focused Funds
Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in new capital in June across Menlo Ventures XVII and Menlo Inflection IV targeting AI companies from seed through growth stages.
StepStone Capital Partners VI Europe Files D/A on SEC EDGAR
StepStone Capital Partners VI Europe, SCSp submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 31, 2026, referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Throne Science Raises $10M Series A for Toilet Camera Gut Health Tracking
Throne Science, co-founded by former Whoop CTO John Capodilupo, closed a $10 million Series A led by Will Ventures to develop its AI-powered toilet camera for gut health monitoring.
Point Reyes Partners, LLC Files Form D With SEC
Point Reyes Partners, LLC submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on July 27, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR records.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on SEC EDGAR
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026, under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Levee Ventures Intramotev I Files SEC Notice Under 3(c)(1)
Levee Ventures Intramotev I, a series of Decile SPV, LLC, submitted a filing to the SEC citing Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(1).
Clearview Hospitality Fund I, LP Files with SEC EDGAR
Clearview Hospitality Fund I, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on July 22, 2026 under accession number 0002146288-26-000001.
Outlier Grove Files D/A for Fund I Series
Fund I, a series of Outlier Grove, LP filed a D/A notice on 2026-07-22 claiming Section 3(c)(1) exemption.
Odyssey Investment Partners Files for Fund VII Friends and Family Vehicle
Odyssey Investment Partners submitted a Form D notice for D - Odyssey Investment Partners Fund VII (F&F), LP on July 20, 2026 under Section 3(c)(7).
AE Industrial Partners Fund IV-A Files D/A on July 17 2026
AE Industrial Partners Fund IV-A LP submitted a D/A filing claiming Investment Company Act exemptions under sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7).
Willow Tree Fund III Files 3(c)(7) Notice with SEC
Willow Tree Fund III (Unlevered), LP submitted a D/A filing under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act on July 17, 2026.
Atyant Capital India Fund-I Files D/A on SEC EDGAR
Atyant Capital India Fund-I submitted a D/A filing on July 15, 2026, via SEC EDGAR under accession number 0002077844-26-000001.
Elevation Capital IX LP Files 3(c)(7) Notice
Elevation Capital IX LP submitted a Section 3(c)(7) filing with the SEC on July 14, 2026.
SWS Alternative Investment Fund VII LLC Files SEC Documents
SWS Alternative Investment Fund VII LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on July 13, 2026, under accession number 0002144111-26-000001.
USEDC 2026 Drilling Fund 2 LP Files D/A on SEC EDGAR
USEDC 2026 Drilling Fund 2 LP submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 13, 2026.
