Track recorded fund announcements, transactions, leadership appointments and strategic developments from DataBane's published research.
PEP Gateway expanded to New Zealand investors, providing access to a diversified global private equity platform.
Fund I reaches final US$385M in climate-focused venture and growth investments supporting mitigation and adaptation.
IFM released a policy blueprint aimed at increasing pension-capital investment in US infrastructure, highlighting the growing role of Australian pension capital in international infrastructure.
Early-stage venture capital fund first final close at US$150M across fintech, B2B software, and consumer.
On 9 October 2023, Point72 Ventures announced a dedicated Consumer and Media investment strategy. The firm said it had invested more than USD 1 billion in over 100 early-stage companies since 2016; this figure describes cumulative investment, not assets under management. The strategy targets opportunities in media and entertainment, sports, education technology, consumer health and commerce, with travel and gaming also identified as areas of interest. Its stated approach is thematic and can include backing businesses from incubation while supporting later growth. Point72 linked the launch to changes in customer acquisition, personalization, online communities and applications of artificial intelligence. It cited GlobalComix and Mirror as examples of earlier investments relevant to the strategy.
Hadley Harbor IV late-stage private fund reported approximately US$2.6B raised versus US$2.5B target plus separate co-investment capacity.
InfraVia announced plans for a Critical Metals Fund on 11 May 2023, targeting €2 billion and an initial 25-year term. The French State allocated €500 million through France 2030, with Caisse des Dépôts acting as operator for the State’s investment. InfraVia expected an initial €1 billion closing by the end of 2023; that statement was prospective and does not confirm a completed close. The strategy addresses supply security for French and European industries while investing internationally across extraction, processing and recycling. Lithium, nickel and cobalt were among the materials highlighted. Industrial participants and institutional investors were expected alongside public capital. Investments were intended to support electrification and the energy transition.
Wellington closed its Biomedical Innovation II fund at approximately US$476M to finance private biotech and medical treatments innovation.
Oaktree announced on February 1, 2022 that its Real Estate Debt Fund III and related vehicles completed fundraising on December 15, 2021 with approximately $3 billion of commitments. The strategy invests in real estate-related debt, including commercial and residential property loans, structured credit and mezzanine financing.
Oaktree announced the final close of Opportunities Fund XI and related vehicles on November 16, 2021 with $15.9 billion of combined commitments versus its original $15 billion fundraising target. The opportunistic strategy invests through public and private dislocated credit opportunities, including financing solutions for companies.
Inaugural AI-enabled private equity fund final close; new private investment structure disclosed.
Paul Schroder has been CEO since 01 October 2021, responsible for leadership and strategic development of AustralianSuper. He joined the Fund in 2007 and previously held senior roles including Group Executive Membership, Product/Brand/Reputation and Chief Risk Officer.
Kirkland & Ellis confirmed Oaktree's final closing of Real Estate Opportunities Fund VIII and related vehicles at approximately $4.7 billion, above its $3.5 billion original target. Investors included institutions across five continents. The vehicle pursued opportunistic real estate investments and credit dislocations.
