Private Equity

HarbourVest Partners: Credit Secondaries Platform Expanded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

HarbourVest Partners, a prominent global investment firm focused on private markets, has recently announced the establishment of a dedicated credit secondaries investment team. This new team will be led by Greg Ciesielski and Sean Gillespie. Ciesielski comes from the firm’s established secondaries team, while Gillespie hails from the credit team, marking a strategic collaboration that brings together expertise from both areas of the firm.

Ecosystem Investment Partners: $400 Million Fifth Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP), a real asset private equity firm, has announced the closing of its latest fund, Ecosystem Investment Partners V, L.P., which has attracted over $400 million in capital commitments.

Warburg Pincus Buying PSI For Over €700 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

PSI Software, a global provider of energy and industrial software, entered into an investment agreement with Zest BidCo GmbH, a holding company controlled by Warburg Pincus. This strategic partnership aims to support the long-term growth trajectory of PSI, positioning it for further success in the evolving software market.

JPMorgan Chase: $1.5 Trillion Security And Resiliency Initiative Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

JPMorgan Chase has announced the ambitious Security and Resiliency Initiative, a $1.5 trillion, 10-year plan dedicated to facilitating, financing, and investing in industries essential for national economic security and resilience. As part of this initiative, the firm plans to make direct equity and venture capital investments of up to $10 billion aimed at helping select companies, primarily within the United States, to foster their growth, drive innovation, and support strategic manufacturing efforts.

Brookfield: $3 Billion Deal For Remaining Stake In Oaktree

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Brookfield and Oaktree have announced a proposed transaction in which Brookfield aims to acquire the remaining 26% interest it does not currently own in Oaktree. This acquisition will result in Brookfield holding 100% ownership of Oaktree, recognized as one of the premier credit managers in the world. The move is intended to further bolster Brookfield's market-leading and diversified credit platform, allowing for greater synergy and efficiency in its operations.

BASF: €7.7 Billion Deal With Carlyle And QIA For Coatings Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

BASF (a leading chemical company) has announced a partnership with Carlyle (a global investment firm) and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to enter into a binding agreement concerning BASF's automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses. This collective arrangement will form a new entity known as "BASF Coatings."

Colbeck Capital: Michael Smith Joins Firm As Managing Director On Investment Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Colbeck Capital Management, a firm in the middle market private credit sector, has made an exciting addition to its team. Michael Smith has officially joined the firm as a Managing Director on the Investment Team. He will be based in New York and reporting directly to the firm's co-founders and Managing Partners, Jason Beckman and Jason Colodne.

Brookfield: Over $4 Billion First Close For Fourth Global Infrastructure Debt Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Brookfield recently announced that it has raised over $4 billion in the initial closing of the Brookfield Infrastructure Debt Fund IV. This fund highlights the ongoing support from both existing and new investors, demonstrating a strong confidence in Brookfield’s investment strategies and performance.

Glentra: Debut Fund Closed At €565 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Glentra Capital has announced the completion of the final close of its inaugural fund, Glentra Fund I. This milestone has resulted in total commitments amounting to €565 million, alongside an additional allocation of €230 million designated for co-investments. The fund has gained support from a diverse group of institutional investors hailing from various regions, including the Nordics, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

CVC: €10.4 Billion Raised For European Direct Lending Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

CVC Credit, the global credit management subsidiary of the investment firm CVC, has recently announced the final closing of its fourth European Direct Lending fund, referred to as EUDL IV. This fund has raised €10.4 billion, which will be deployed across various European Direct Lending opportunities. This new funding represents a substantial increase compared to the fundraising efforts of CVC’s prior European Direct Lending funds, which collected €6.3 billion in 2022 and €1.3 billion in 2020.

August Equity: Final Close Of Fund VI At £350 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

August Equity, a UK-based private equity firm specializing in the lower mid-market segment, is pleased to announce the successful final closing of Fund VI, reaching an increased hard cap of £350 million. This milestone marks the largest fund in the firm’s history and reflects the growing confidence and support from investors in August Equity's approach and capabilities.

Golub Capital: Over $1 Billion Committed To Secondaries Investment Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Golub Capital has announced the launch of its GP-Led Secondaries investment strategy, marking a significant expansion in its investment approach. This new strategy is designed to focus on high-quality middle-market businesses in both the U.S. and Europe. The primary mechanism for these investments will be through GP-Led continuation vehicles, which allow general partners of private equity funds to extend the life of their funds and offer additional investment opportunities.

Northlane Capital Partners: Fund III Closed At $750 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 8, 2025

Northlane Capital Partners has announced the closing of its third private equity fund, Northlane Capital Partners III LP. This fund, known as NCP III, reached its hard cap of $750 million, significantly surpassing its original target of $550 million. The new fund also demonstrates a substantial increase from its predecessor, which raised $408 million.

CAZ Investments: $400 Million Committed To Bonaccord Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 8, 2025

CAZ Investments, a leading global allocator of private equity, has recently made a significant investment of $400 million in Bonaccord Capital Partners' GP Stakes strategy. This funding represents a step in deepening the strategic partnership between CAZ Investments and Bonaccord Capital Partners, a firm that focuses on non-control investments in prominent middle-market sponsors.

Siguler Guff: $439 Million Closed For Brazil Special Situations Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 8, 2025

Siguler Guff & Company, a global private markets investment firm managing over $17 billion in assets, has closed its latest fund, the Siguler Guff Brazil Special Situations Fund III (BSSF III). This marks a significant milestone for the firm as it expands its Brazilian Legal Claims strategy.

Ares Management: $5.3 Billion Raised For Infrastructure Secondaries Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 8, 2025

Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager with a strong reputation in the financial sector, has recently announced a significant achievement: it has raised approximately $5.3 billion for its Infrastructure Secondaries strategy. This total includes the final closing of its latest dedicated fund, known as Ares Secondaries Infrastructure Solutions III, as well as commitments from General Partners and affiliated investment vehicles.

SoftBank Buying ABB’s Robotics Division In $5.375 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 8, 2025

ABB has announced a significant strategic shift, officially signing an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group. This divestiture is valued at an enterprise value of $5.375 billion, and the company has decided not to pursue its previous plan of spinning off the Robotics division as a separately listed entity. The deal is contingent upon receiving regulatory approvals and meeting standard closing conditions, with an expectation that the deal will be completed in mid-to-late 2026.