ICG announces record fundraise for ninth European Corporate fund at €12bn
ICG · 2026-09-09
Europe
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ICG · 2026-09-09
Europe
Official announcement confirmed this event. The weekly edition retains only details that pass the source verifier.
AltAssets · 2026-09-11
Global
Apogem Capital has successfully raised $597m for its eleventh lower-mid-market private equity fund, reaching its hard cap. This development is significant operationally as it indicates a strong demand for private equity investments in the lower-mid-market space. The practical implication is that fund administrators and depositaries will need to ensure they have the necessary infrastructure to support the growth of such funds.
AltAssets · 2026-09-11
Global
Pinegrove Venture Partners has closed its 12th Strategic Investors Fund on $1.5bn, exceeding its target. Operationally, this is notable because it shows that venture fund-of-funds and co-investment strategies remain attractive despite challenging market conditions. The practical implication is that managers will need to carefully manage investments and ensure alignment with investor expectations.
Hedgeweek · 2026-09-11
Europe
Arini Capital Management is nearing the final close of its first European direct lending fund, targeting $4bn. This is operationally significant as it highlights the growing demand for private credit solutions in Europe. The practical implication is that lenders and fund servicers will need to adapt to the increasing scale and complexity of direct lending funds.
Private Equity Wire · 2026-09-11
Global
HarbourVest Partners has secured $2.4bn in initial capital commitments for a new private credit secondary strategy. This is operationally significant as it indicates a growing demand for liquidity solutions in the private debt market. The practical implication is that secondary market players will need to develop expertise in navigating complex private credit portfolios and ensuring smooth transactions.
Alternative Credit Investor · 2026-09-11
Global
EIG has raised $4bn across its direct lending platform, following the final close of its latest senior infrastructure debt fund. This development is operationally notable because it highlights the strong appetite for infrastructure debt investments. The practical implication is that fund managers and servicers will need to ensure they have the necessary capabilities to manage large-scale infrastructure debt portfolios.
AltAssets · 2026-09-10
Global
ARCHIMED has closed its MED IV fund at €1.5bn, more than doubling the size of its small-cap flagship strategy. This is operationally significant as it reflects the strong demand for healthcare-focused private equity investments. The practical implication is that fund administrators and depositaries will need to support the growth of such funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and investor expectations.
AltAssets · 2026-09-10
Global
EIG has nearly doubled the size of its senior infrastructure debt fund series, with a $1.9bn final close for its sixth vehicle. This development is operationally notable because it indicates a strong appetite for infrastructure debt investments. The practical implication is that fund managers and servicers will need to ensure they have the necessary capabilities to manage large-scale infrastructure debt portfolios and navigate the complexities of multiple fund series.
Private Equity Wire · 2026-09-11
Global
Thoma Bravo is offering additional protections to lenders as part of the refinancing of cybersecurity company Sophos. This development is operationally relevant because it reflects the evolving dynamics between private equity sponsors and lenders, with a focus on risk management and creditor reassurance. The practical implication is that fund administrators and lenders will need to carefully review and negotiate loan terms to ensure alignment with investor expectations.
APRA fund-level statistics · 2025-06-30
Asia-Pacific
Australian super funds reported A$4.6bn of payments to related parties — companies inside their own trustee or owner group — across their latest reported years, disclosed line by line in APRA's expenditure collection. And a number worth printing for what it is not: no fund reported a political donation in any of the collection's three reported years. Who the money goes to, fund by fund, is on our statistics page.