Private Equity
385 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
University of California Shops $3bn LP Portfolio for Sale
The University of California is seeking to sell a $3bn limited partner portfolio, marking another entry into the secondaries market.
University of California Shops $3bn LP Portfolio in Major Sale
The University of California is selling a $3 billion limited partner portfolio in the secondaries market, marking its latest effort to seek liquidity.
BNP Paribas Asset Management Appoints Isabelle Scemama as Deputy CEO
BNP Paribas Asset Management has named Isabelle Scemama as Deputy Chief Executive Officer while she continues as Global Head of BNPP Asset Management Alts.
Pictet Raises €403m for First Direct Private Equity Strategy
Pictet Alternative Advisors closes its inaugural direct PE fund at €403m, focusing on founder-owned businesses in DACH and the UK.
Arcline-Backed Arxis Files for US IPO with Revenue Surge
Arxis, an aerospace and defence manufacturer backed by Arcline Investment Management, has filed for a US IPO after reporting revenue growth from $743 million in 2024 to $1.59 billion in 2025.
Arxis Files for US IPO with Revenue Doubling to $1.59 Billion
Aerospace firm Arxis, backed by Arcline, reports 2025 revenue of $1.59 billion and files for IPO amid sector interest.
Blue Owl Co-Founder Attributes Private Credit Turmoil to Industry Actions
Doug Ostrover of Blue Owl Capital blames private credit industry's own actions for investor unrest, citing overstated concerns amid surging redemptions.
Blue Owl Co-Founder Blames Private Credit Industry for Investor Unrest
Doug Ostrover attributes surging redemptions in private credit to industry actions, not loan performance, amid market turbulence.
Consortium Including Blackstone Acquires IPL Franchise for $1.8 Billion
A group led by Aditya Birla Group buys Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.8 billion, with Blackstone making its first investment in a professional sports team.
China Investment Corp Explores Renewed Allocations to US Private Equity
China Investment Corp is discussing fresh allocations to US private equity managers like Blackstone and TPG amid past pullbacks due to geopolitical tensions.
China Investment Corp Explores New US Private Equity Allocations
China Investment Corp is discussing fresh allocations to US private equity firms like Blackstone and TPG amid a potential shift from recent pullbacks.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5bn for AI-Focused Funds
Venture firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5bn to invest in AI-driven companies, with allocations for early-stage and growth-stage funds, according to Private Equity Wire.
OpenAI Proposes Enhanced Terms for Private Equity Partnerships in AI
OpenAI is offering preferred equity stakes with 17.5% minimum return to private equity firms to boost enterprise AI adoption, amid competition with Anthropic.
Moody’s Downgrades FS KKR Capital to Ba1 on Asset Quality Issues
Moody’s has downgraded FS KKR Capital, managed by KKR and FS Investments, to below investment grade due to asset quality concerns, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Moody’s Downgrades FS KKR Capital to Below Investment Grade
Moody’s has cut FS KKR Capital, a $14bn private credit fund managed by KKR and FS Investments, to Ba1 due to asset quality issues, as reported by Bloomberg.
Lead Edge Capital Raises $3.5 Billion for Seventh Flagship Fund
Lead Edge Capital has raised $3.5 billion for its latest fund, focusing on software and technology investments despite sector volatility, according to Private Equity Wire.
Blackstone Evaluating IPL Minority Stake
Blackstone is considering a minority investment of $200m to $300m in IPL teams via its BXPE fund, marking its first sports ownership move.
Blackstone Evaluating Minority Stake in IPL Teams
Blackstone is considering a $200m-$300m investment in IPL teams via BXPE, potentially marking its first entry into sports ownership.
Apollo and Bain Among Bidders for Continental's ContiTech Unit
Apollo Global Management and Bain Capital are progressing in the auction for Continental AG's ContiTech division, valued at approximately €3.5bn to over €4bn.
Private Equity Wire Releases Report on Secondaries in 2026
Private Equity Wire and SS&C produce a report exploring secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, according to their March 2026 publication.
Private Equity Wire's Report on Secondaries in 2026
A report by Private Equity Wire and SS&C explores secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, set for March 2026.
Bain Signals Recovery in Asia-Pacific Private Equity Amid Geopolitical Risks
Bain & Co. reports improving sentiment in Asia-Pacific private equity due to better exit activity, despite challenges in fundraising and geopolitical tensions.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals from $25bn Private Credit Fund Amid High Redemption Requests
Apollo Global Management caps redemptions at 5% for its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund after requests exceeded 11.2%, according to a report.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals from $25bn Debt Solutions Fund Amid High Redemption Requests
Apollo Global Management caps redemptions at 5% for its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund after requests exceeded quarterly limits, according to a report.
HarbourVest's Richard Hickman on Liquidity and NAV Discounts in Private Equity
Richard Hickman discusses liquidity, investor preferences, and NAV discounts for HarbourVest Global Private Equity in a Private Equity Wire interview.
HarbourVest's Richard Hickman on PE Fund Discounts and Liquidity
Richard Hickman discusses liquidity, NAV discounts, and investor preferences in a Private Equity Wire interview amid debates on UK listed funds.
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Sees Exit Rebound and Positive Net Distributions in 2026
Bain & Company's report indicates rebounding exit values and positive net cash flows signaling investor confidence in Asia-Pacific private equity for 2026.
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Signals Optimism in 2026 with Exit Rebound
Bain & Company's report highlights improving liquidity and positive net distributions in Asia-Pacific private equity for 2026, amid challenges in deal value and fundraising.
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.
Oak Hill Advisors Launches OFLEX Retail Private Credit Fund
Oak Hill Advisors introduces OFLEX, an interval fund for retail investors targeting public and private debt amid market caution.
Oak Hill Advisors Launches Retail-Focused Private Credit Fund OFLEX
Oak Hill Advisors introduces OFLEX, an interval fund for retail investors in private credit strategies amid sector caution.
Freshstream Promotes Two to Partner and Expands Team
Freshstream Investment Partners promotes Tom Carroll and Gilles Gradassi to Partner and hires three new staff members to bolster its operations in Europe.
Majority of LPs Expect Integrated Public-Private Credit Approach in Five Years
A survey of 135 senior investment professionals shows 59% of global LPs plan to integrate public and private credit allocations within five years, up from 35%.
Blue Pool Capital Secures $1bn for Inaugural Private Equity Fund
Hong Kong-based Blue Pool Capital has raised $1bn for its first dedicated PE fund, Riverside, amid challenging market conditions.
Honigman Expands Chicago Private Equity Team with New Partners
Law firm Honigman has appointed two new partners to its Chicago private equity practice, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
Honigman Expands Chicago Private Equity Team with Two New Partners
Law firm Honigman has added two partners to its Chicago private equity practice, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
ECI Partners Appoints David Danon as Investment Team Partner
Mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners has appointed David Danon, who spent nearly 20 years at Bain Capital, as a partner in its investment team.
Banks Launch $4.7bn Loan for CD&R's Sealed Air Acquisition
Banks are arranging a $4.7bn leveraged loan to finance CD&R's buyout of Sealed Air, part of a larger debt package for the $6.2bn deal.
Aware Super Appoints Alex Satchcroft as Head of Private Equity
Australian pension fund Aware Super has named Alex Satchcroft to lead its AUD11bn private equity portfolio amid a team reshuffle.
Spire Healthcare Sale Process Continues After Bridgepoint and Triton Withdraw
Spire Healthcare remains in talks for a potential sale despite Bridgepoint and Triton declining to bid, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Spire Healthcare Sale Process Ongoing After Bridgepoint and Triton Withdraw
Spire Healthcare continues sale discussions despite Bridgepoint and Triton declining to bid, with no certainty of a deal.
TPG Hires Senior Executive to Re-establish Japan PE Presence
TPG is expanding its operations in Japan through a senior hire aimed at re-establishing its private equity presence, including TPG NewQuest's first Japan-based secondaries executive.
TPG Makes Senior Hire to Re-establish Japan PE Presence
TPG is expanding its operations in Japan through a senior hire as part of a broader multi-asset strategy, according to Buyouts Insider.
TPG Seeks to Re-establish Japan PE Presence with Senior Hire
TPG is hiring a senior executive to re-enter Japan's private equity market as part of a broader multi-asset expansion strategy.
Co-investing Hits Trafalgar Moment Amid LP Interest
Buyouts Insider highlights that high-profile shifts from direct investing do not indicate reduced LP willingness to invest directly.
Weil Gotshal Names PE Partner as Successor to Executive Partner
Weil Gotshal & Manges announces Ramona Nee as successor to Barry Wolf as executive partner in January 2027, marking a leadership transition.
Weil Gotshal Names Ramona Nee as Successor to Barry Wolf
Weil Gotshal & Manges announces Ramona Nee as the next executive partner succeeding Barry Wolf in January 2027, per a report.
HighVista Appoints Head for Private Equity Secondaries Strategy
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez as managing director to lead its GP-led secondaries efforts in the lower mid-market.
HighVista Appoints Raudel Yanez as Head of Private Equity Secondaries
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez to lead its GP-led secondaries strategy focused on the lower mid-market, expanding its private equity platform.
3M and Bain Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95B
3M and Bain are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 billion and merging it with 3M's Scott Safety division to form a new fire and safety platform, according to a PE Hub report.
