Private Equity
464 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Private Equity Distribution Pressures Create Market Division in 2026
New dynamics around DPI performance are splitting the private equity market as GPs face mounting pressure from LPs seeking distributions.
PE Fundraising Splits Between Cash Returners and Distribution Laggards
Private equity fundraising increasingly divided between GPs with strong DPI track records and those still holding unrealized gains.
Moonfare Expands European Distribution with New France & Benelux Leader
Digital private markets platform Moonfare names Alice Avenel to drive growth among family offices and distribution partners in key European markets.
HGGC Fund V Oversubscribes on Strong Distribution Track Record
Middle market buyout firm HGGC closes oversubscribed Fund V, highlighting how consistent distributions drive LP demand in liquidity-constrained market.
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.
Carlyle Plans $50B PE Fundraise in Three-Year 'Supercycle' Through 2028
The mega-manager's ambitious fundraising targets signal broader capital market trends that could impact LP allocation decisions for emerging funds.
Blackstone and Ares Deploy $5B in Private Credit for Thoma Bravo Deal
Two credit giants finance Thoma Bravo's WWEX-Auctane merger, highlighting private credit's growing role in large buyouts.
Banner Ridge Closes Third Fund Using 3(c)(7) Structure for Qualified Purchasers
Banner Ridge Partners filed SEC documentation for their third fund using the 3(c)(7) exemption, targeting sophisticated institutional investors.
Advent's $1.52bn Senior Aerospace Bid Rejection Signals Challenging Market
Advent International's failed takeover approach for UK aerospace supplier Senior highlights valuation gaps plaguing mid-market deals.
February's $189B Funding Record Driven by Three AI Giants
Global venture investment hit a record $189B in February, though 83% concentrated in just three companies, signaling AI mega-round concentration.
DPI Overtakes IRR as Primary LP Selection Metric for Fund I and II Raises
Distribution-to-paid-in ratios now drive limited partner allocation decisions as cash returns become scarce in 2024-2026 fundraising cycles.
William Blair Warns LPs Prioritizing Liquidity Over Distribution Promises
Private equity secondaries specialist Jake Stuiver says institutional investors are moving to secondaries markets rather than waiting for GP distributions.
Interval Funds Target Retail Investors Seeking Private Market Access
ABS, ARK and Liberty Street promote interval fund structures to democratize venture investing with quarterly liquidity options.
Apollo Targets New LPs for Fund XI After Missing $25B Target on Previous Flagship
Apollo Global Management launches fundraising for its 11th flagship buyout fund, emphasizing distribution metrics following shortfall on Fund X.
