Private Equity
406 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Weil Hires Andrew Nichol from Kirkland & Ellis as Partner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has appointed Andrew Nichol, a GP-stakes specialist from Kirkland & Ellis, to its New York-based private equity and private funds teams.
Weil Hires Andrew Nichol from Kirkland & Ellis for Private Capital Teams
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has appointed Andrew Nichol, a GP-stakes specialist from Kirkland & Ellis, as a partner in its New York-based private equity and private funds teams.
Weil Hires Andrew Nichol from Kirkland & Ellis for Private Equity Role
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has appointed Andrew Nichol as a partner in its New York-based private equity and private funds teams, according to Private Equity Wire.
Enverus Secures Over $400m in Private Credit for Spatial Acquisition
A syndicate including Blackstone and Ares has provided over $400m in loans to Enverus for its acquisition of Spatial Business Systems, following a prior $3bn package.
I Squared Capital Nears $10bn for Flagship Infrastructure Fund
I Squared Capital has raised nearly $10bn in nine months for its flagship infrastructure fund, reaching two-thirds of a $15bn target, according to a report.
Apollo Seeks Daily Pricing for Private Credit Funds
Apollo Global Management plans to report NAVs monthly and eventually daily for its private credit funds to boost transparency amid investor concerns.
Foundation Building Materials Expands with Buy and Build Strategy and E-commerce Investment
Foundation Building Materials capitalized on post-pandemic construction demand through a buy and build strategy, with American Securities' investment driving e-commerce platform development.
Foundation Building Materials Pursues Buy and Build Strategy Post-Pandemic
Foundation Building Materials capitalizes on construction demand boom with an investment from American Securities to develop an e-commerce platform.
Anthropic in Discussions for AI Joint Venture with PE Firms
Anthropic is exploring a joint venture with private equity investors like Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman to commercialize its AI technology.
Qatari-Backed Irth Capital Bids $1.5bn to Take Papa John's Private
Irth Capital, backed by Qatari investors, has proposed a $1.5bn takeover of Papa John's at $47 per share, amid the company's ongoing turnaround efforts.
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan to Refocus PE Strategy After First Loss Since 2009
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan reported its first private equity loss in over a decade, leading to a strategic refocus amid broader fund gains.
Lindsay Goldberg Plans Build-Out of CV Investment Strategy
Private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg is expanding into the secondaries market as part of its CV investment strategy, according to a report from Buyouts Insider.
Track Record and LP Alignment Key for Emerging Managers, per Churchill Expert
Buyouts Insider reports on the expanding ecosystem for emerging manager fundraising and Churchill Asset Management's role in supporting new firms.
Track Record and LP Alignment Key to Emerging Manager Success: Churchill's Anne Philpott
Buyouts Insider reports on the expansion of emerging manager fundraising and the role of firms like Churchill Asset Management in supporting new firm formation.
Investors Favor India as Top APAC Private Markets Destination
A survey indicates India is the preferred spot for private markets investment in APAC, with 31% of LPs ranking it first and expectations of increased allocations.
General Catalyst in Early Talks to Raise $10bn Across Funds
General Catalyst is discussing raising approximately $10bn for multiple investment strategies, as reported by Bloomberg.
Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund Sees Redemption Requests Over 7%
Cliffwater's flagship $33bn private credit fund is facing investor redemption requests exceeding 7%, with a decision pending on repurchase limits.
CVC Shares Fall After Lower-Than-Expected PRE Outlook
CVC Capital Partners shares dropped on Wednesday due to a disappointing near-term earnings forecast, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Ethos Capital Appoints Marc Puglia as Partner and CFO
Ethos Capital has named Marc Puglia as Partner and Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion in middle market investments across North America and Europe.
Atlas Holdings Sells Minority Stake to Blackstone and Blue Owl
US private equity firm Atlas Holdings, overseeing more than $16bn in assets, has agreed to sell a minority stake to Blackstone and Blue Owl Capital, according to a report.
Bain Capital Nears $10.5bn Close for Sixth Asia Buyout Fund
Bain Capital is approaching the final close of its sixth pan-Asia private equity fund with $10.5bn raised, exceeding its $7bn target, according to a report.
JF Lehman Targets $2.75 Billion for Aerospace and Defense Fund VII
Aerospace and defense firm JF Lehman seeks $2.75 billion for its seventh fund, following its predecessor's $2.23 billion close.
JF Lehman Targets $2.75bn for Aerospace and Defense Fund VII
Aerospace and defense firm JF Lehman seeks $2.75bn for its seventh fund, following its predecessor's $2.23bn close above a $1.6bn target.
Monomoy Capital Partners to Acquire Jiffy Lube for $1.3 Billion
Monomoy Capital Partners has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube from Shell's subsidiary through its Fund V for approximately $1.3 billion, with closure expected in the second half of
Amundi Appointed to Manage €350m Private Markets Mandate
Amundi has been selected to oversee a €350m mandate in private equity and private debt for Caisse Centrale de Réassurance, according to Private Equity Wire.
Asia Private Credit Sees Increased Investor Interest Amid US Turmoil
Investors are turning to Asia-focused private credit amid US fund pressures, with withdrawals from major US managers highlighting the shift.
EQT Acquires 42% Stake in Kelda Holdings, Parent of Yorkshire Water
EQT has agreed to buy a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings amid scrutiny of the UK water sector, with GIC and TCorp also increasing stakes.
Wynnchurch Executes Buy-and-Build Strategy with ORS Nasco Double Acquisition
Wynnchurch Capital's portfolio company ORS Nasco acquires two industrial wholesalers in classic consolidation play.
Synergy Sports Capital Launches Targeting Lower Middle Market PE Deals
New private equity firm Synergy Sports Capital debuts with focus on lower middle market opportunities in sports industry.
Serent Capital Backs Healthcare Tech Platform Saisystems in Growth Deal
Serent Capital invests in Saisystems to accelerate the healthcare technology firm's product roadmap and expansion plans.
Roark Capital Eyes $2B IPO for Inspire Brands Portfolio Company
The private equity firm considers public offering for restaurant conglomerate owning Dunkin', Arby's, and Jimmy John's.
PE Firms Target API Sector with String of Recent Transactions
Astorg, EQT, New Mountain Capital and TA Associates drive consolidation in active pharmaceutical ingredients market.
Mutares Divests European Logistics Provider inTime to Tawin Holdings
German-listed investment firm Mutares exits time-critical logistics platform inTime in strategic sale to Asia-based Tawin Holdings Group.
Littlejohn Backs Power Infrastructure Consultant GDS Associates
Private equity firm Littlejohn & Co invests in GDS Associates, a power infrastructure consulting firm led by president David Brian.
KKR Pursues UOB Asset Management Deal Amid GP-Stakes Investment Surge
KKR joins bidding for United Overseas Bank's asset management arm as alternative asset managers expand their capital-raising capabilities.
KKR Commits $235M to Korean Renewables Amid Geopolitical Market Volatility
Global PE giant KKR invests heavily in SK Eternix as climate strategies face stress testing from Middle East tensions and market uncertainty.
Healthcare Manufacturing Draws $10B+ from Mega-Funds Amid Supply Chain Shift
Large PE funds pivot to pharmaceutical ingredients and medical components as sector consolidation accelerates post-pandemic.
Blue Owl Short Interest Hits Records as Private Credit Market Faces Scrutiny
Short sellers target Blue Owl Capital amid growing investor concerns about private credit market vulnerabilities and valuation practices.
BlackPeak Exits euShipments.com Through Strategic Sale to Austrian Post
Private equity firm BlackPeak divests e-commerce logistics provider to Austrian postal service in strategic exit transaction.
Astorg Portfolio Company Executes Triple Acquisition Strategy
Solabia's simultaneous acquisition of three specialty chemical businesses signals PE-backed consolidation in niche industrial markets.
Arcline's Senior Aerospace Bid Signals PE Capital Deployment Pressure
US private equity firm Arcline Investment Management submits preliminary cash offer for UK aerospace manufacturer Senior amid competitive auction.
Stafford Capital's CEO Sees Natural Assets as Portfolio Diversifiers Amid Volatility
Angus Whiteley discusses how timberland and natural assets can provide portfolio diversification for institutional investors seeking inflation hedges.
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.
