Benchmark Capital Europe has raised $550 million for its third fund without having sold a portfolio company from its previous fund.
Inflexion Private Equity has raised £165 million for a new buyout fund in a six-week marketing effort.
The Polish private equity manager has closed its Innova/4 LP fund at €225 million, and boasts a 1.5 percent commitment from the firm’s partners.
On the back of good interim six-month results, Europe’s largest quoted private equity manager is looking to launch a standalone infrastructure business.
The US buyout firm has appointed Walid Musallam to head its Middle East hybrid investing business, which is due to hit the fundraising trail for up to $1 billion.
The New York City-based private equity real estate investor has raised $590m for its second vehicle focused on the North American office market.
One of the largest financial services companies in the world is adding to the wall of money chasing European real estate with the final closure of its first pan-European fund.
Montagu Private Equity, a UK mid market firm, is parting with its second UK head in just over a year as Nigel Hammond leaves to pursue other interests.
Latest numbers show a drop in fundraising and early stage in particular, but improved returns, increased investment and this week’s mega fund suggest a brighter future for the continent.
Evolvence Capital has committed to six funds in the first tranche of investments for its alternative assets, regional fund of funds.
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