Private Equity
427 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
3M and Bain to Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95B
3M and Bain Capital are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 billion to merge it with 3M's Scott Safety division, forming a new fire and safety platform.
Partners Group Targets At Least $1bn for First India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is set to launch its debut India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, amid rising investor interest in the country.
Partners Group Targets Over $1bn for Debut India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is preparing to launch its first India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, according to a report citing unnamed sources.
Firms Target Healthcare Benefits Management Investments
InTandem, NMS Capital, and WestView Capital pursue opportunities in healthcare benefits management, while B-Flexion Life Sciences completes a specialty pharmaceutical merger, as reported by PE Hub.
InTandem, NMS, WestView Target Healthcare Benefits Management; B-Flexion Life Sciences Completes Merger
Firms like InTandem, NMS Capital, and WestView Capital pursue healthcare benefits management investments, while B-Flexion Life Sciences finalizes a specialty pharmaceutical merger, as reported by PE H
Apollo Appoints Principal for $1bn Singapore Private Credit Fund
Apollo Global Management has hired Wei Ming Wong as principal for a new $1bn private credit fund targeting high-growth companies in Singapore, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
3M and Bain Capital Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95bn
3M and Bain Capital are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue in a $1.95bn deal, with 3M contributing its Scott Safety division and retaining a controlling stake.
3M and Bain Capital Acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 Billion
3M and Bain Capital are acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue in a $1.95 billion deal, with 3M contributing its Scott Safety division and retaining a controlling stake.
