Private Equity
406 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP Files Form D with SEC
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI-A, LP filed a Form D on March 26, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, as reported in SEC EDGAR filings.
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI LP Files Under Investment Company Act
Argonaut Private Equity Fund VI, LP filed a document on March 26, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, as per SEC EDGAR records.
One Equity Partners Acquires UK Wholesale Distributor Kitwave Group
Private equity firm One Equity Partners has completed the acquisition of Kitwave Group, a UK-based distributor of food, beverages, and consumables, according to Private Equity Wire.
One Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Kitwave Group
Private equity firm One Equity Partners acquires UK-based wholesale distributor Kitwave Group, serving foodservice and retail sectors.
Etna Capital Affiliate Acquires CodeRoad
An affiliate of Etna Capital has acquired CodeRoad, a provider of digital engineering, software development, and AI solutions for North American enterprises.
D - Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC Files for Section 3(c)(1) Exemption
D - Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC submitted a filing on March 26, 2026, to claim an exemption under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act, according to SEC EDGAR.
Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC Files Under Section 3(c)(1)
D - Preferred Capital Private Equity Fund LLC submitted a SEC filing on March 26, 2026, claiming exemption under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Posts Record Monthly Loss in February
Ares Management's Ares Strategic Income Fund recorded its largest monthly decline since inception in February, amid broader private credit market pressures.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Suffers Record Monthly Decline
Ares Management's private credit fund experienced its largest monthly loss in February amid broader market pressures, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
EOS IM and Capital Dynamics Sell 194MW Italian Solar Portfolio
EOS Investment Management Group and Capital Dynamics have sold a 194MW solar portfolio in Italy to Sonnedix, involving six plants in Lazio.
Bank of America Launches Private Capital M&A Group for PE Exits
Bank of America has established a new Private Capital M&A Group to address demand for flexible exit options in private equity, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Apollo and Blackstone Downplay Private Credit Concerns Amid Redemption Pressures
Executives from Blackstone and Apollo argue that media fears in the $1.8 trillion private credit sector overstate risks, as discussed at a symposium in Melbourne.
Private Credit in 2026: Discipline, Dispersion, and Defaults
A Private Equity Wire report explores push and pull factors in private credit for 2026, including firm strategies amid overcrowding and opportunities.
Private Credit in 2026: Firms Face Push and Pull Factors
A report examines how established expertise drives some private credit firms to consolidate strategies while overcrowding and opportunity lead others to diversify, according to Private Equity Wire.
KKR to Acquire Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital in Over $2 Billion Deal
KKR is set to buy the US bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital in a transaction valued at more than $2 billion, including debt.
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII Files for Investment Company Act Exemptions
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII, LP filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026, for exemptions under Sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7).
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII, LP Files SEC Exemptions
TMAM/Pathway Private Equity Fund VII, LP filed for exemptions under the Investment Company Act on March 25, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR records.
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.
University of California Sells $3bn LP Portfolio in Secondaries Market
The University of California is seeking to sell its $3bn LP portfolio in the secondaries market, marking another instance of liquidity pursuit.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
