Private Equity
406 stories covering private equity — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
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.
