Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Billion for Australia Private Credit Fund Ares Management Corp. billion) for a credit fund for Australia and. read more Dutch Pension Fund Divests $3B from Fossil Fuel Firms Dutch pension fund PFZW has completed a $3.02 Read more Ares Raises $1.7 has raised A$2.6 billion ($1.7 billion (EUR 2.8

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AltAssets

AUGUST 31, 2023

New Mexico State Investment Council, a $44bn-managing pension fund investor, has picked private credit and a string of venture capital vehicles in its latest suite of fund commitments. The post New Mexico’s $44bn pension fund unveils latest VC, credit fund commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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AltAssets

MARCH 5, 2024

The $76bn-managing Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has slated $575m to a pair of buyout funds and a co-investment vehicle. The post Buyout funds win big in LA pension commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

Wynnchurch Capital, a middle market private equity firm focused on recapitalisations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings, has closed its sixth private equity fund, Wynnchurch Capital Partners VI, with $3.5bn of capital commitments.

Private Equity Firms 130

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Capital Pension Funds 130

Private Equity Insights

APRIL 5, 2024

The buyout of Nuvei, which has a market capitalization of nearly $4.42 Existing shareholders – Fayer, private equity firm Novacap and Canadian pension fund CDPQ – are expected to indirectly own or control about 24%, 18% and 12%, respectively, of the equity in the private company after the deal closes.

Private Equity Firms 130

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Pension Funds Buyout 130

AltAssets

AUGUST 22, 2023

The $11bn-managing Illinois Teachers Retirement System has reportedly picked out TA Associates' latest flagship fund as the largest in its latest tranche of alternatives commitments. The post Here are the latest private equity funds being backed by Illinois’ $11bn teacher pension fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Global buyout firm Apollo Global Management is building out a new team to target family offices as its looks to widen its fundraising efforts to include ultra-wealthy investors as well as institutions, according to a report by Bloomberg. read more The post Apollo To Target Top Family Offices appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

Private Equity Firms 130

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Buyout Pension Funds 130

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 26, 2024

Macy’s added that it had asked Jefferies, the financial advisor for the buyout group, for updates around Arkhouse and Brigade’s plans to fund the deal earlier this month, but “no additional information” was provided. Read more Canada’s Top Pension Funds Embark on Major Private Credit Expansion with C$1.3

Private Equity Firms 130

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Bidding Pension Funds 130

AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The $40bn-managing South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission is the latest LP to back KPS Capital Partners' $8bn-targeting Special Situations Fund VI. The post Another big pension fund commits to KPS Capital Partners’ $8bn-targeting Fund VI first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As global funds seek alternative markets for investments and fundraising due to restrictions in China, Korea is emerging as a focal point. According to industry sources on Sunday, KIC will allocate 200bn won to Apollo Global Management’s 10th buyout fund.

Private Equity Firms 130

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Buyout Pension Funds 130

Private Equity Insights

JUNE 27, 2023

The Paris-based company has raised the money for a secondary fund that profits from institutional investors who sometimes have to sell stakes in private equity funds early. Typically, buyout funds lock up investors’ money for more than a decade.

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Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Buyout Funds 130

Private Equity Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Middle-market private equity and credit investment firm Comvest Partners has closed its sixth flagship private equity fund, Comvest Investment Partners VI (CIP VI), with total capital commitments of $881m. CIP VI attracted commitments from foundations, insurance companies, pension funds, asset managers, consultants and family offices.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Wynnchurch Capital (Wynnchurch), a middle market private equity firm focused on recapitalisations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings, has closed its sixth private equity fund, Wynnchurch Capital Partners VI, with $3.5bn of capital commitments.

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Capital Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Pension Funds 84

Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to a press release, the fund’s investment strategy focuses on high-growth, family-owned companies mainly in northern Italy and valued between €30m and €100m. It utilises both buyout and selected expansion investments, with the equity ticket ranging from €20m to €40m.

Private Equity Firms 78

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Pension Funds Buyout 78

AltAssets

APRIL 25, 2024

Pension fund managment major the New Jersey Division of Investment as picked out CVC Capital and Bain Capital vehicles among its latest suite of fund commitments. The post CVC, Bain Capital funds get New Jersey pension backing amid $875m of new commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2023

banker Richard Ong, is seeking to raise as much as $2bn for a new fund that focuses on private credit in Asia. The Singapore-based firm has received initial interest from North American pension funds totaling $500m ahead of the fund launch in January, according to a fund document seen by Bloomberg News.

Capital 130

Capital Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Initial Public Offering 130

Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Keensight Capital, a private equity manager dedicated to making European growth buyout investments with offices in Paris, London and Boston, has raised €2.8bn in funds to invest in companies operating in the technology and healthcare sectors.

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Capital Private Equity Managers Pension Funds Companies 97

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 12, 2023

Buyout with Canada’s largest pension fund is expected to be one of biggest this year

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Pension Funds Buyout Companies Funds 98

Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Fund III will continue Ara’s strategy of investing in the decarbonization of the industrial economy, the greatest source of carbon emissions globally. Fund III will continue Ara’s strategy of investing in the decarbonization of the industrial economy, the greatest source of carbon emissions globally.

Capital 72

Capital Pension Funds Buyout Leveraging 72

Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With the ongoing growth of its platform, Vistara is now seeking to broaden its investor base by targeting pension funds and other institutional investors, and geographically by launching vehicles for both US and international investors. is weighing a bid for UK's Pension Insurance Corporation.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Fund III will continue Ara’s strategy of investing in the decarbonization of the industrial economy, the greatest source of carbon emissions globally. Fund III will continue Ara’s strategy of investing in the decarbonization of the industrial economy, the greatest source of carbon emissions globally.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 31, 2023

These types of plans commonly come in the form of pension plans. [1] 1] A pension plan guarantees a certain level of retirement benefit based on your salary and how many years you worked for the company. [2] 5] This is one reason why many employers have moved away from this kind of retirement plan.

Pension Funds 98

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 18, 2023

Apollo to target top family offices Submitted 18/07/2023 - 11:29am Global buyout firm Apollo Global Management is building out a new team to target family offices as its looks to widen its fundraising efforts to include ultra wealthy investors as well as institutions, according to a report by Bloomberg. Like this article?

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AltAssets

MARCH 19, 2024

Pension fund giant CalPERS has revealed $8.4bn of new alternative assets commitments to firms including Ares Management, CVC and PSG. The post Here’s how CalPERS committed another $8.4bn of alternatives capital first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The $3.7bn-managing San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund has picked four private equity firms to receive its latest tranche of fund commitments. The post San Antonio pension picks PSG, Arlington Capital among new private equity commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

According to Invest Europe’s Investing in Europe: Private Equity Activity H1 2023 report, private equity and venture capital funds invested €32bn in the first half of 2023, 54% lower than 2022’s strong figures and in line with levels last seen in 2016.

Venture Capital 87

Venture Capital Pension Funds Buyout Consultants 87

AltAssets

JANUARY 25, 2024

Pension fund major the New Mexico State Investment Council has revealed three new alternative asset fund investments totalling $460m. The post Here’s which private investment funds the $50bn-managing New Mexico SIC just backed first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Pension Funds 64

Pension Funds Funds Investing Assets 64

AltAssets

JULY 23, 2023

A pair of UK pension funds have helped Gresham House’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund pass £400m. The post UK pensions boost Gresham House sustainable infra strategy first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Pension Funds 79

Pension Funds Funds Buyout Investing 79

AltAssets

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The A$150bn-managing Australian pension fund Aware Super has committed to invest more than £5bn in UK and European private equity, infra and real estate. The post Australian pension readies £5.25bn UK, Europe investment across PE, infra, real estate first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Pension Funds 91

Pension Funds Investing Funds Buyout 91

AltAssets

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Third Swedish National Pension Fund has teamed with alternative investment firm Wafra to launch a new private equity co-investment platform. The post Swedish pension giant eyes PE co-invest deals with new $1bn-plus Wafra tie-up first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 20, 2023

Fremman Capital closes debut fund at over $600m Submitted 20/07/2023 - 10:56am Fremman Capital (Fremman) has held the the final closing of its debut fund, Fremman I MM and accompanying separately managed account, with over €600m in capital commitments, making one of the largest first-time pan-European buyout fund raised since 2020.

Capital 40

Capital Pension Funds Funds Buyout 40

AltAssets

OCTOBER 9, 2023

US pension fund giant CalSTRS has made another string of hefty private equity fund commitments, with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice's latest flagship fundraise coming out top of the pile.

Pension Funds 64

Pension Funds Capital Funds Buyout 64

Pension Pulse

MAY 11, 2023

Paulina Pielichata of Pensions & Investments reports CDPQ works to pump $11.2 billion into European private markets: Canadian pension fund Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec has recently moved into its new London headquarters as it is working to deploy C$15 billion ($11.2 billion) in private markets across Europe.

Private Equity Firms 52

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Pension Funds Buyout 52

AltAssets

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Wynnchurch Capital is back in the fundraising market with its biggest-ever flagship buyout vehicle, eyeing up to $3bn at final close. The post Wynnchurch Capital raising $3bn fund, picks up Rhode Island pension commitment first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Capital Buyout Funds Pension Funds 74

AltAssets

JULY 6, 2023

HarbourVest has revealed Swedish government pension fund AP7 as an $835m anchor investor in a new private equity fund. The post HarbourVest picks up AP7 $835m anchor investment for secondaries, co-invest PE vehicle first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Pension Pulse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Reading the interview with Scott Chan above, you'd think CalSTRS was a Canadian pension fund, part of the Maple 8. It makes no sense to be a forced seller when markets get hit hard when you're a long-term pension fund so by adopting this, they can mitigate risk like risk of selling at the wrong time.

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Returns Pension Funds Investing Leveraging 69

Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We service the institutional end of the market so most of our clients are pension funds. For example: what is the difference between what a VC can do versus a large buyout fund? Such LPs are often universal owners: they must maintain a long-term perspective.

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