Fundraising
241 stories covering fundraising — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Permanent Capital Real Estate Fund I, LP Files SEC Document
Permanent Capital Real Estate Fund I, LP submitted a filing to the SEC on April 22, 2026, as recorded in the EDGAR database.
Hillhouse Targets $8bn for Asia-Focused Funds
Hillhouse Investment Management plans to raise up to $8bn for new Asia-focused private equity and growth funds, its first major fundraising in five years.
Baird Capital Raises $450M for Global Buyout Fund III
Baird Capital has closed its Global Fund III at $450 million, focusing on lower mid-market companies in the US and UK, according to Private Equity Wire.
OpenAI to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in PE-Backed AI Venture
OpenAI is discussing a $1.5 billion investment in a joint venture with PE firms to accelerate AI deployment in their portfolio companies.
Brooklyn Dumpling Parent Holdings Inc. Files SEC Document
Brooklyn Dumpling Parent Holdings Inc., with CIK 0002003006, filed a document on the SEC EDGAR system on April 21, 2026.
Pearl Diver Empire Fund LP Files Under Section 3(c)(7)
PEARL DIVER EMPIRE FUND LP submitted a SEC filing on April 21, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Rainmaker Capital LLC Submits SEC Filing on April 21, 2026
Rainmaker Capital LLC, with CIK 0002130550, filed a document on the SEC EDGAR system on April 21, 2026, as per official records.
Bridgepoint Nears €6bn First Close on Latest European Buyout Fund
UK-listed Bridgepoint Group has secured over €6bn for Bridgepoint Europe VIII, reaching about 80% of its €7.5bn target in less than six months.
EQT Secures $15.6 Billion for Asia Buyout Fund
EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion for its latest Asia private equity fund, exceeding its $12.5 billion target and surpassing previous regional records.
Simple Fund LLC Files SEC Document on April 20, 2026
D/A - Simple Fund LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 20, 2026, according to EDGAR records.
Grant BCS Development Fund 1 LP Files SEC Document
Grant BCS Development Fund 1 LP submitted a filing to the SEC on April 20, 2026, as reported in SEC EDGAR records.
EQT Warns of Growing Exit Challenges in Clean Energy Investments
Europe's largest private equity firm, EQT, highlights increasing complexities in exiting clean energy assets due to their scaling and underdeveloped public markets.
VB Spine Holdings LLC Files SEC Document on April 17, 2026
VB Spine Holdings LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 17, 2026, as recorded in the EDGAR database.
Montego Capital Fund 5 Ltd Files with SEC on April 17, 2026
Montego Capital Fund 5 Ltd submitted a filing to the SEC on April 17, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR documents.
Gullane Technology Partners VII-B, LLC Files SEC Document
Gullane Technology Partners VII-B, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 17, 2026, as recorded in official archives.
Buyouts Insider Notes Good News in Q1 Private Equity Fundraising
Buyouts Insider highlights positive developments in North American private equity fundraising from its Q1 report, suggesting potential industry impacts.
Unconventional Ventures Reaches Second Close for Fund II
Impact investor Unconventional Ventures has achieved the second close of Fund II with new LPs from Dutch, Norwegian, and Danish firms, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Clover Creekstone Venture, LLC Files SEC Document
Clover Creekstone Venture, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 16, 2026, with details available on EDGAR.
Ceiba Ridge Tax Fund I, LP Files Form D with SEC
Ceiba Ridge Tax Fund I, LP submitted a Form D filing to the SEC on April 15, 2026, as required for exempt securities offerings.
Kingswood Sets $2.25bn Target for Fund IV, Surpassing Prior Funds
Kingswood Capital aims for a $2.25 billion target with Fund IV, double that of Fund III and 50% above the $1.5 billion raised in 2024, according to Buyouts Insider.
Topspin Closes Third Fund Focused on Founder-Led Consumer Businesses
Topspin has closed its third fund and plans to target founder-led consumer businesses with half of deals in the consumer value chain and the other half in products and services.
Blue Owl Capital Raises $400m in BDC Bond Deal
Blue Owl Capital has raised $400 million through a bond issuance from its BDC, OBDC, amid volatility in the private credit sector, according to a report.
Blue Owl Capital Raises $400m Through OBDC Bond Issuance
Blue Owl Capital has raised $400m in a bond deal from its BDC, OBDC, amid private credit sector volatility, according to a report.
Carlyle Secures $1.5bn First Close for Asset-Backed Income Fund
Carlyle Group has raised $1.5 billion in the initial round for its new asset-backed finance vehicle, attracting commitments from institutional investors including pension funds.
Buyouts Insider Podcast Explores Strategies for Emerging Managers
A podcast from Buyouts Insider discusses what LPs seek from emerging managers, common first-time fund mistakes, and ways newcomers can differentiate themselves.
26North Raises Nearly $6bn for Debut Buyout Fund in US Record
26North Partners, led by Josh Harris, secured nearly $6bn for its first private equity fund, exceeding a $4bn target and marking the largest US first-time buyout.
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII Feeder Fund Files Form D
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII Feeder Fund (L) Cayman, LP filed a Form D on April 13, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII Files Form D with SEC
NXT Capital Senior Loan Fund VIII (L) Cayman, LP filed a Form D on April 13, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
CCP Private Holdings 2026, LLC Files SEC Document
D - CCP Private Holdings 2026, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 13, 2026, according to official records.
Arkview Capital Co-Invest IX - MR, L.P. Files SEC Document
Arkview Capital Co-Invest IX - MR, L.P. submitted a filing to the SEC on April 13, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR.
Tysons Dulles Venture Files SEC Document on April 13, 2026
D - Tysons Dulles Venture, L.L.C. submitted a filing to the SEC, as recorded in EDGAR documents.
Dawson Partners to Launch New Flagship Credit Fund After $7.7bn Close
Toronto-based private credit manager Dawson Partners prepares a new flagship fund mid-year, following the $7.7bn close of its predecessor, according to Private Equity Wire.
Sana Capital Fund I, L.P. Files SEC Document
Sana Capital Fund I, L.P. submitted a filing to the SEC on April 9, 2026, as part of regulatory requirements for emerging fund managers.
Global Evolution EM Debt Fund Files Under Section 3(c)(7)
D/A - Global Evolution EM Debt Fund submitted a filing to the SEC on April 10, 2026, under Item 3C.7 of the Investment Company Act.
Court Square Capital Closes $3.8 Billion Fund V Above Target
Court Square Capital Partners exceeded its $3 billion target to close its fifth flagship fund at $3.8 billion amid a tough fundraising environment for private equity.
Global VC Firms Raise $21bn in Q1, Matching Q1 2025 Levels
Venture capital firms worldwide collected $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
VC Firms Raise $21 Billion in Q1, Matching Q1 2025
Venture capital firms worldwide raised $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has closed its Private Investment Partners VIII fund at over $3.8 billion, attracting diverse global investors for multi-asset private markets exposure.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Private Investment Partners VIII Fund
Mercer has secured over $3.8 billion for its latest private markets fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors amid strong demand for diversified strategies.
Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has raised over $3.8 billion for its eighth private investment fund, attracting commitments from global 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.
Private Equity Fundraising Reaches $152 Billion in Q1 2026
Private equity funds raised $152 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 14% increase from the previous year, according to PEI Group data.
Venture Capital Journal Reports Disconnect Between GPs and LPs in Q1 2026
Venture Capital Journal's latest fundraising report highlights a disconnect between general partners and limited partners during the first quarter of 2026.
Venture Capital Journal Highlights GP-LP Disconnect in Fundraising Report
A new report from Venture Capital Journal shows the disconnect between general partners and limited partners was evident in the first quarter.
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC Files Form D with SEC
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 9, 2026, as recorded in SEC EDGAR documents.
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC Files with SEC on April 9, 2026
CEDARst Development Fund II, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on April 9, 2026, with accession number 0002125825-26-000002.
Long Angle Investments LLC Files for Chord 2025 SPV Exemption
Long Angle Investments LLC filed a document for its Chord 2025 SPV under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act on April 9, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR.
Percheron Capital Closes Fund III at $3.1 Billion Hard Cap
Percheron Capital has closed its third fund with $3.1 billion in commitments, drawing strong support from existing and new global investors.
Netley Capital Increases Deployable Capital to $825 Million
Netley Capital expands its tertiaries franchise by securing additional capital, reflecting growing investor demand in the secondary market.
Netley Capital Secures Additional Capital for Tertiaries Franchise
Netley Capital has increased its deployable capital to $825m from $315m since September 2025 launch, amid rising investor demand for secondary market solutions.
