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Neuberger Berman secures $4B for GP-led secondaries fund

2 days ago | pitchbook.com | Emily Lai

Neuberger Berman held a $4 billion final close for its second GP-led secondary fund in one of the largest fundraises of its kind. The new vehicle, called NB Strategic Capital Fund II, beat its initial target of $2.5 billion and is four times the size of its predecessor, Fund I, which closed on $955 million in 2020. The firm also raised additional capital to co-invest alongside Fund II.
Largest funds dominate as Europe's mid-market funds raise €40B+

3 days ago | pitchbook.com | Emily Lai

Europe’s middle-market PE funds have already raised €41.8 billion (about $47.6 billion) this year, but the capital is being concentrated into fewer hands. These funds, defined as vehicles with €100 million to €5 billion in commitments, have already raised as much as 68% of last year’s total. Fund count is lagging, however, with 39 closes recorded as of May 30 as more commitments are secured across a small pool of funds.
PE realizations suffer under tariff uncertainty

3 days ago | pitchbook.com | Jessica Hamlin

It’s no secret that President Donald Trump’s tariff policy saga clouded buyout managers’ ability to transact and get capital back to their limited partners. But the scale at which the trade war has impacted even the largest and most exclusive private market fund managers is just now coming to light.
May Wrap: Leveraged loans post best return in 17 months as risk assets rally

3 days ago | pitchbook.com | Marina Lukatsky

Want to see more? Fill out the form below. I agree to PitchBook’s privacy policy The US leveraged loan market posted a strong comeback in May, rising 1.55% — its best monthly return in 17 months — as prices rebounded and risk appetite resumed, supported by easing trade tensions and improving consumer sentiment.
Australian energy tech startup Amber raises $29.6M for Europe expansion

4 days ago | pitchbook.com | Andrew Woodman

Courtesy of Louis Trerise Amber, an Australian startup that makes software for smart energy storage systems, has just raised $29.6 million (€26 million) in a round led by ETF Partners to fund European expansion. Headquartered in Melbourne, Amber provides software that automatically charges home batteries and electric vehicles when power is cheapest and sells it back when prices are high. The company accounts for 40% of new automated home batteries in Australia, its largest market.
Thoma Bravo closes $24.3B flagship buyout fund

4 days ago | pitchbook.com | Jessica Hamlin

Featured image by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Thoma Bravo Thoma Bravo completed fundraising for its latest flagship buyout fund amid a challenging fundraising environment for private equity. The software buyout behemoth gathered $24.3 billion for Thoma Bravo Fund XVI to continue its software buyout strategy, the firm announced on Tuesday. The figure comes directly in line with its predecessor vehicle, Thoma Bravo Fund XV, which closed at $24.3 billion in December 2022.
Volatility may push more retail investors into private markets

4 days ago | pitchbook.com | Emily Lai

Ares Wealth Management Solutions—the unit that caters to private wealth investors at the $546 billion asset manager Ares Management—has added almost $20 billion to its AUM in 12 months, amounting to around $44 billion as of Q1 2025, according to its latest earnings call. Now, the firm is eyeing as many as four new product launches before 2028, aiming to push high-net-worth AUM to $100 billion.
Antares raises $1.2 billion for debut private credit continuation fund

5 days ago | pitchbook.com | Madeline Shi

Antares Capital, a private credit firm backed by one of Canada’s largest pension plans, has raised over $1.2 billion for its maiden continuation fund in an effort to provide liquidity for investors amid the dearth of PE exits. Ares Management led the funding for the vehicle, which will acquire assets and investor stakes from two comingled private credit funds comprising more than 100 first-lien, floating-rate loans originated and managed by Antares, according to a statement.
Sequoia bets on indie cinema buyer Mubi as AI seeps into video production

5 days ago | pitchbook.com | Rosie Bradbury

Loic Venance/Getty Images Sequoia is the latest blue-chip VC to invest in an indie cinema powerhouse: It led a consortium to invest $100 million in art house streaming service Mubi, valuing the company at $1 billion. It represents part of a growing interest among VCs in investing in media and entertainment production companies.
European LPs rethink US exposure amid tariff chaos

5 days ago | pitchbook.com | Emily Lai

Where European LPs once scrambled for US exposure, they are now exercising more caution during their due diligence, and trade relations are largely to blame. Two months after “Liberation Day,” when US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on most US trading partners, European LPs are looking to allocate funds closer to home. “LPs are currently rewarding simplicity and resilience, and that’s probably in Europe.