Private Equity

Ampersand Raises $1.5 Billion For AMP-26 Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:14 AM

Ampersand Capital Partners announced the closing of Ampersand 2026 Limited Partnership (AMP-26) with $1.5 billion in limited partner commitments, reaching its hard cap in a single close less than five months after launch. The fund represents Ampersand’s twelfth primary fund since 1992 and attracted commitments from a broad range of institutional investors, including endowments, foundations, pension plans, insurance companies, funds of funds, and family offices.

Oaktree And Pantheon Launch Partnership With Capacity To Scale European Direct Lending Strategy To €1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:52 PM

Oaktree Capital Management and Pantheon announced the launch of a strategic partnership designed to support the continued expansion of Oaktree’s European Direct Lending (EDL) strategy, with the capacity to grow to €1 billion in investable capital.

KKR To Open Milan Office, Expanding Long-Term Investment Presence In Italy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:51 PM

KKR announced plans to open a new office in Milan, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Italy and expanding its local presence in one of Europe’s largest economies. The office will support the firm’s investment activities across private equity, real assets, credit, and insurance, while strengthening client relationships and advancing the growth of KKR’s private wealth business in the country.

Fortress Investment Group Acquires IPValue Management Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:15 PM

Fortress Investment Group announced the acquisition of IPValue Management Group, one of the world's leading intellectual property licensing companies. Funds managed by Fortress affiliates led a group of investors in acquiring the company, positioning IPValue for its next phase of growth and expansion in the intellectual property commercialization market.

Seine Capital Closes Debut Liquidity Solutions Fund At $180 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:08 PM

Seine Capital, a private equity firm founded by former Mantra Investment Partners head of secondaries Fabrice Moyne, has announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Seine Capital Liquidity Solutions, at $180 million. The fund exceeded its original fundraising target of $150 million and closed oversubscribed, highlighting strong investor demand for specialized secondary market opportunities.

Ardian: Co-CEO Mark Benedetti Outlines ‘New Shape Of Value’ At First AGM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:07 PM

Ardian announced that the appointment of Mark Benedetti as Co-CEO, alongside a series of senior executive appointments, became effective following the firm's recent Annual General Meeting.

CVC Capital Partners Exits Naturgy Stake Through Share Placement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:07 PM

Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE announced the launch of an accelerated bookbuilt offering on behalf of Rioja Acquisition S.à r.l., an investment vehicle associated with CVC Capital Partners, for the sale of 107.47 million shares in Naturgy Energy Group. The stake represents approximately 11.08% of Naturgy's outstanding share capital and marks a significant step in CVC's exit from the Spanish energy company.

CPP Investments Sells C$4 Billion Portfolio of Private Equity Fund Interests To Blackstone Strategic Partners And Ardian

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:06 PM

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) announced that it has completed the sale of a diversified portfolio of 33 limited partnership fund interests to Blackstone Strategic Partners and Ardian, two major global private markets investors.

Comscore Movies: Advaya Capital’s Acquisition Launches New Era For Box Office Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

Advaya Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of Comscore Movies from Comscore, marking a significant transition for one of the theatrical industry's most important data platforms. As part of the transaction, the business will return to its historic Rentrak brand, the name under which it originally established itself as the global standard for theatrical box office intelligence.

Bain Capital And 11North Partners: $300 Million Acquisition Of Five Open-Air Retail Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

Bain Capital and 11North Partners announced the acquisition of five open-air retail centers across California, Virginia, Florida, and Texas for approximately $300 million. The transactions were completed through the exclusive joint venture between Bain Capital Real Estate and 11North, which focuses on investing in high-quality open-air retail centers throughout the United States and Canada across core-plus and value-add strategies.