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Private Equity
Private equity manages over $7.5 trillion globally across buyout, growth, venture, and secondary strategies. The industry is in a slower fundraising cycle after 2021-2022 highs, with deployment pacing extended and LPs prioritizing distributions over new commitments — yet the largest GPs continue to close flagship funds at or above target with sticky core LP bases.
This hub aggregates PipelineRoad's real-time coverage of PE fund closings, LP pacing decisions at public pension plans and sovereign wealth funds, take-private transactions, platform and add-on acquisitions, GP-led continuation vehicle activity, and regulatory shifts affecting the asset class — including SEC Private Fund Adviser Rule implementation and cross-border marketing rules.
For fund managers, the signal in this feed is actionable: which LPs are closing on new commitments, which strategies are getting pacing increases vs. cuts, and which placement agents are active on what type of mandate.
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Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on SEC EDGAR
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026, under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Regulatory
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A Amendment
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026 claiming Section 3(c)(7) exemption under the Investment Company Act.
Regulatory
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files SEC Amendment
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 24 2026 referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
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Blackstone Files D/A for Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted an amended Form D filing on July 24, 2026, under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A With SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on 2026-07-24 under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. Files D/A with SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on 2026-07-24 under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Files D/A for Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a D/A filing on 2026-07-24 under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on July 24, 2026
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted Form D/A filing 0001953940-26-000010 with the SEC under Section 3(c)(7).
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files SEC Document
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a regulatory filing under Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act on July 24, 2026.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A With SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 24, 2026, under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7).
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A With SEC
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. submitted a D/A filing to the SEC on July 24, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund Files D/A on July 24 2026
Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. submitted a Form D/A amendment claiming Section 3(c)(7) exemption under the Investment Company Act.
AE Industrial Partners Fund IV-A Files D/A on July 17 2026
AE Industrial Partners Fund IV-A LP submitted a D/A filing claiming Investment Company Act exemptions under sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7).
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. Files D/A With SEC
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 2, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR records.
D - AIMS Private Equity Participants XIV AIV A1 NY LLC Files SEC Document
D - AIMS Private Equity Participants XIV AIV A1 NY LLC submitted an SEC filing on June 11, 2026, per EDGAR records.
Cooperatieve Gilde Healthcare Private Equity V U.A. Files 3(c)(7) Notice
Cooperatieve Gilde Healthcare Private Equity V U.A. submitted a Section 3(c)(7) exemption filing on June 11, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR.
Vertical AI Startups Adopt Direct Sales via PE Networks and Conferences
Larger ACVs in vertical AI are enabling direct sales motions through private equity networks and industry conferences, according to Crunchbase News.
Vertical AI Startups Shift to Direct Sales on Larger ACVs
Vertical AI companies are turning to private equity networks and industry conferences as ACVs reach 6- and 7-figure levels, according to Crunchbase News.
CAIS 26North Private Equity Fund I Files SEC Notice
CAIS 26North Private Equity Fund I, L.P. submitted an SEC filing on June 3, 2026 referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Antero Private Equity Fund II Files SEC Document on Investment Company Act
Antero Private Equity Fund II, LLC filed a document with the SEC on May 15, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
NRC Private Equity Opportunities IV, L.P. Files Under Section 3(c)(7)
NRC Private Equity Opportunities IV, L.P. filed a document with the SEC on May 12, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Entrepreneur Equity Partners Buys Benfica Stake at 70% Premium
US-based Entrepreneur Equity Partners has agreed to purchase a 16.38% stake in SL Benfica at a 70% premium over recent trading prices, according to a report.
Stonepeak and Bernhard Nearing $6bn Acquisition of Louisiana Utility Cleco Power
A consortium of Stonepeak Partners and Bernhard Capital Partners is close to acquiring Cleco Power for around $6 billion, according to a report.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is the private equity industry?
Global private equity AUM was approximately $7.5 trillion as of year-end 2024, per Preqin and McKinsey estimates. North America accounts for roughly $4.2 trillion, Europe $1.8 trillion, and Asia-Pacific $1.1 trillion. The industry manages this capital across 12,000+ active funds.
Who are the largest PE firms by AUM?
By 2024 AUM: Blackstone ($1T+), KKR ($600B+), Apollo ($700B+, majority credit), Carlyle Group, Ares, CVC Capital Partners, Thoma Bravo, TPG, Warburg Pincus, and EQT. Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo together manage over $2.3T.
What is a typical PE fund structure?
Standard PE funds are 10-year closed-end limited partnerships with a 5-year investment period, 2% management fee on committed capital (declining to invested capital after investment period), 20% carried interest above an 8% preferred return, and European-style waterfall. Fund sizes range from <$100M for emerging managers to $25B+ for flagship mega-funds.
Who are the main LPs in PE funds?
Public pension funds (CalPERS, NY State Common, CalSTRS, Florida SBA), sovereign wealth funds (ADIA, GIC, CPP Investments, Temasek), corporate pensions, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, and family offices. Public pensions and sovereigns together represent roughly 55-60% of LP capital.
How long does a PE fund raise take?
In the current cycle, established GPs take 12-18 months from launch to final close. Emerging managers (Fund I-III) average 18-36 months. First-time funds in specialized strategies can take 36+ months. The 2021-2022 peak cycle saw 6-12 month raises even for mid-tier GPs — that pace has normalized.
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