Private Equity

Blackstone: Secondaries Platform Surpasses $100 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Blackstone's secondaries business, Strategic Partners, crossed the $100 billion assets under management milestone during the first quarter of 2026, cementing its position as one of the largest players in the global secondary market for private fund stakes.

Blackstone: President Jon Gray Predicts Major IPO Year Driven By AI As Firm Posts 25% Earnings Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Blackstone president Jon Gray expressed confidence in a strong IPO market for 2026, citing artificial intelligence as the primary driver, according to a Yahoo Finance report. Gray, the expected eventual successor to longtime CEO Stephen Schwarzman, made the comments during the firm's first quarter earnings call.

Waterland Private Equity: €4 Billion Raised Across Two New Funds In Four Months

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Waterland Private Equity Investments has announced the closing of two new funds, raising a combined €4 billion in capital in just four months. The firm's ninth institutional flagship fund, Waterland Private Equity Fund IX, closed at its hard cap of €3.5 billion, while the newly launched Waterland Partnership Fund I closed at its hard cap of €500 million. Both funds were oversubscribed, with demand significantly exceeding their respective fundraising targets.

Clough Capital: Actively Managed ETF Platform Surpasses $100 Million In Assets Under Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Clough Capital Partners L.P. announced that its actively managed ETF platform has surpassed $100 million in assets under management, reflecting growing investor demand for research-driven, active equity strategies.

Affinia To Be Acquired By RedBird Capital Partners In Sovereign Exit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Sovereign Capital Partners is set to exit Affinia through a sale to RedBird Capital Partners, marking a significant realization for one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing accounting groups. The transaction remains subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.

HarbourVest Partners: $2.4 Billion Close Of Fund XIII Highlights Continued Demand For Primary Private Markets Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HarbourVest Partners announced the final close of its thirteenth U.S. flagship primary fund, HarbourVest Fund XIII, with approximately $2.4 billion in total capital commitments.

NorthWall Capital: Three Partner Promotions Strengthen European Private Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

NorthWall Capital announced the promotion of Artem Kontyaev, Scott Carpenter, and Garrett Holmes to Partner, effective immediately, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s senior leadership as it continues to scale its private credit platform across Western Europe.

Render Networks: A$20 Million Raised And mPower Innovations Acquisition Expands Infrastructure Execution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Render Networks announced A$20 million in private equity growth funding alongside the acquisition of mPower Innovations, expanding its platform to support both telecommunications and electric infrastructure.

Topspin Consumer Partners: $328 Million Raised For Oversubscribed Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Topspin Consumer Partners, an operationally driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, announced the final closing of Topspin Consumer Partners III, securing $328 million in capital commitments and exceeding its original hard cap in an oversubscribed raise.

EQT: $15.6 Billion Raised For Asia Pacific’s Largest Private Equity Fund BPEA IX

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

EQT announced the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (BPEA IX) at its hard cap of $15.6 billion in total commitments, making it the largest Asia Pacific-dedicated private equity fund raised to date.

Sila Realty Trust: $2.4 Billion Acquisition By Blue Owl Capital Affiliates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

Sila Realty Trust and affiliates of Blue Owl Capital announced a definitive merger agreement under which Blue Owl Real Estate Capital affiliates will acquire all outstanding shares of Sila in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.

Partners Group: $9 Billion Raised For Eighth Private Equity Secondaries Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

Partners Group announced the final closing of its eighth private equity secondaries program with more than $9 billion in total client commitments, underscoring strong global demand for the strategy. The program includes a closed-end fund along with bespoke mandates and vehicles that co-invest alongside it.

Bain Capital: Abu Dhabi Office Launch Strengthens Middle East Investment And Partnership Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 19, 2026

Bain Capital announced the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, deepening its long-term commitment to the Middle East and expanding its regional investment and partnership capabilities.

Cerberus Capital Management: Acquisition Of Lendco Expands UK Specialist Lending Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 19, 2026

Cerberus Capital Management announced that an affiliate has entered into an agreement to acquire Lendco Limited from Cabot Square Capital and minority shareholders, marking an expansion of its presence in the UK specialist lending market. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks. Financial terms were not disclosed.

H.I.G. Capital: Acquisition Of Inventus Power To Expand Advanced Battery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 19, 2026

H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, announced that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of Inventus Power, a global provider of advanced battery and power systems.

BOND: $5 Billion Bombardier Commitment Expanded As Demand Surges For Ultra-Premium Private Aviation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 19, 2026

BOND, a fractional private aviation platform focused on high-end customers, announced it has expanded its commitment with Bombardier to up to $5 billion, reflecting strong demand for premium, large-cabin aircraft and bespoke ownership models.

KKR: $820 Million Investment To Form Strategic Partnership With Samsung SDS For AI And Digital Transformation Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2026

KKR announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung SDS, committing KRW 1.22 trillion, approximately $820 million, through convertible bonds as it becomes an active minority investor in the company.

TPG To Acquire Learfield To Expand College Sports Media, Sponsorship, And Fan Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2026

TPG announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Learfield, a leading media and technology company powering college athletics, in a transaction aimed at accelerating the commercialization and digital transformation of collegiate sports.

The Carlyle Group: $1.5 Billion Raised For North American Power Generation Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2026

The Carlyle Group announced it has completed fundraising for Carlyle Power Partners II with more than $1.5 billion in commitments, targeting investments in power generation assets across North America.

Thoma Bravo And Google Cloud Sign Strategic Partnership To Accelerate AI Transformation Across Enterprise Software Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2026

Thoma Bravo and Google Cloud announced a strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption across Thoma Bravo’s portfolio of enterprise software companies.

Thoma Bravo To Combine HCSS With Nemetschek Build & Construct Segment To Create Global Construction Technology Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2026

Thoma Bravo announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine HCSS with the Build & Construct segment of Nemetschek Group, forming a global construction technology platform.

STG: Acquisition Of Carrier Logistics To Advance AI-Driven Transportation Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

STG, a Menlo Park-based private equity firm, announced it has acquired Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), a provider of transportation management software for less-than-truckload carriers.

Decision Science Advisors: Series A Raised To Scale AI For Private Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Decision Science Advisors, an applied AI and data advisory firm, announced it has raised a Series A funding round from Jefferies Financial Group Inc., a global full-service investment banking and capital markets firm. The funding will support DSA’s expansion across the United States and Europe while strengthening its position at the intersection of artificial intelligence and private equity.

26North Partners: $5.9 Billion Raised For Inaugural Private Equity Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

26North Partners announced the final close of its debut private equity fund with approximately $5.9 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its initial $4 billion target and signaling strong investor demand for its middle-market investment strategy.

Neuberger Berman Partners With Tailwind Capital On Continuation Vehicle For Axis Portable Air

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Neuberger Berman Group announced it has partnered with Tailwind Capital to establish a single-asset continuation vehicle for Axis Portable Air, providing additional capital and time to support the company’s continued growth.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise And Blackstone Credit & Insurance Announce $1.6 Billion Annual Aviation Leasing Investment Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Blackstone Credit & Insurance announced a strategic partnership to launch a new global aviation leasing investment program branded “Equator,” targeting approximately $1.6 billion in annual capital deployment.

King Street And Public Investment Fund Sign MoU To Launch Private Credit Fund For Saudi Arabia And MENA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

King Street Capital Management and Public Investment Fund announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for PIF to serve as an anchor investor in a new private credit fund targeting Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East and North Africa region.

Private Equity

Blackstone: Secondaries Platform Surpasses $100 Billion In AUM

Blackstone: President Jon Gray Predicts Major IPO Year Driven By AI As Firm Posts 25% Earnings Growth

Waterland Private Equity: €4 Billion Raised Across Two New Funds In Four Months

Clough Capital: Actively Managed ETF Platform Surpasses $100 Million In Assets Under Management

Affinia To Be Acquired By RedBird Capital Partners In Sovereign Exit

HarbourVest Partners: $2.4 Billion Close Of Fund XIII Highlights Continued Demand For Primary Private Markets Strategy

NorthWall Capital: Three Partner Promotions Strengthen European Private Credit Platform

Render Networks: A$20 Million Raised And mPower Innovations Acquisition Expands Infrastructure Execution Platform

Topspin Consumer Partners: $328 Million Raised For Oversubscribed Fund III

EQT: $15.6 Billion Raised For Asia Pacific’s Largest Private Equity Fund BPEA IX

Sila Realty Trust: $2.4 Billion Acquisition By Blue Owl Capital Affiliates

Partners Group: $9 Billion Raised For Eighth Private Equity Secondaries Program

Bain Capital: Abu Dhabi Office Launch Strengthens Middle East Investment And Partnership Strategy

Cerberus Capital Management: Acquisition Of Lendco Expands UK Specialist Lending Platform

H.I.G. Capital: Acquisition Of Inventus Power To Expand Advanced Battery Platform

BOND: $5 Billion Bombardier Commitment Expanded As Demand Surges For Ultra-Premium Private Aviation

KKR: $820 Million Investment To Form Strategic Partnership With Samsung SDS For AI And Digital Transformation Growth

TPG To Acquire Learfield To Expand College Sports Media, Sponsorship, And Fan Engagement Platform

The Carlyle Group: $1.5 Billion Raised For North American Power Generation Fund

Thoma Bravo And Google Cloud Sign Strategic Partnership To Accelerate AI Transformation Across Enterprise Software Portfolio

Thoma Bravo To Combine HCSS With Nemetschek Build & Construct Segment To Create Global Construction Technology Leader

STG: Acquisition Of Carrier Logistics To Advance AI-Driven Transportation Management Platform

Decision Science Advisors: Series A Raised To Scale AI For Private Equity

26North Partners: $5.9 Billion Raised For Inaugural Private Equity Fund

Neuberger Berman Partners With Tailwind Capital On Continuation Vehicle For Axis Portable Air

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise And Blackstone Credit & Insurance Announce $1.6 Billion Annual Aviation Leasing Investment Program

King Street And Public Investment Fund Sign MoU To Launch Private Credit Fund For Saudi Arabia And MENA

Agilitas: Agreement To Sell Integris Composites To Triton Partners

Percheron Capital: $3.1 Billion Fund III Closes At Hard Cap To Invest In Essential Services

Mercer: $3.8 Billion PIP VIII Fund Closes To Expand Access To Global Private Markets