Track recorded fund announcements, transactions, leadership appointments and strategic developments from DataBane's published research.
Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, linked to ADIA, sold 3.5 crore Lenskart Solutions shares through September 21 open-market transactions, representing 2.01% of total share capital, at average ₹683.02 per share. Gross trade value was about ₹2,390.57 crore. This is a partial secondary divestment, not a full exit or new capital investment.
BCI announced on September 21, 2026 that its Infrastructure & Renewable Resources program ranked ninth in the 2026 IPE Real Assets Top 100 Infrastructure Investors list, compared with twelfth in 2025. The organization reported C$36.5 billion of infrastructure AUM and cited an approximate US$26.7 billion equivalent used by the ranking. The strategy includes direct exposure to transportation, utilities, renewable energy and digital infrastructure. The release attributed growth to client allocations, direct-investment capabilities and international expansion. The reported currency conversion is a publisher-disclosed figure rather than an independently estimated exchange rate.
Schroders Capital announced the final close of its flagship co-investment fund Global Direct IV at $1.3bn. The manager cited exits across AerFin, Saber Power Services and Pharmacy2U and $5bn of broader private equity fundraising during 2026; the fund figure should not be confused with company-wide AUM.
Amundi appointed Francesca Ciceri to lead International Institutional Clients and Alexandra Van Gyseghem to lead French Institutional Clients. Thierry Ancona oversees Distribution and Wealth, Isaure Chabannes Wright leads ETF Sales and Digital Distribution, and Thomas Pietri leads Distribution France.
In Goldman Sachs Exchanges, asset-management chairman Rich Friedman discussed the institutionalization of private equity, pressure on exit markets, and the investment horizon for artificial intelligence. He highlighted constraints in exiting private investments rather than poor portfolio operating performance.
Amundi announced completion of its ICG equity investment, with a 9.9% economic interest and 4.9% voting rights. The partnership includes exclusive wealth distribution of specified ICG strategies. Consideration was described as approximate and is omitted from the exact transaction value.
Momentum Financial Services renewed its secured facility with Ares Alternative Credit funds. Ares' commitment rose to CAD810 million, and the term extends through January 2029. Additional capacity supports the loan receivables portfolio and new products.
Carlyle and CVC DIF agreed to acquire remote-surveillance provider BauWatch from Haniel. Haniel will retain a 10% interest. Carlyle Europe Partners supplies Carlyle’s equity, while CVC DIF invests through Value-Add IV. Completion was expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to approvals.
Monroe-managed funds led a $60 million Class B term loan to equipment finance lender 36th Street Capital.
Hamilton Lane appointed Diana Celotto as Managing Director on its Fund Investment and Managed Solutions team in London, expanding its European primaries investment capabilities.
Hamilton Lane-managed funds completed a $105 million structured investment in Canadian fibre broadband operator telMAX. PSIC and Palistar separately upsized a loan facility by $110 million. The $215 million combined headline is not solely Hamilton Lane capital.
Fever announced USD 250 million in primary equity led by EQT, with significant Point72 Private Investments participation and other investors.
Fidelity published research emphasizing the importance of family conversations, beyond financial planning, in preparing for transitions of wealth and family responsibilities.
BCI announced on September 17, 2026 that it would move to 20 Carlton House Terrace in London on September 21. The location would bring staff from infrastructure, private equity and capital markets and credit investments into one office. BCI cited C$36.5 billion of infrastructure investments, US$3 billion of direct infrastructure deals originated by its London team since opening and a Principal Credit Fund European exposure of 28.5% of net assets. The move reflects increased local investment execution, origination and portfolio stewardship capacity across European markets.
ChrysCapital announced that Rajiv Batra, Managing Director at ChrysCapital Advisors, had been selected for The Economic Times 40 Under Forty 2026 list.
An Ares Real Estate fund and PSP Investments established a U.S. logistics joint venture targeting investment of up to USD2.4 billion. Marq Logistics will source opportunities and manage the assets, beginning with a 14-property seed portfolio.
Feldberg reported construction underway at ELBDOX in Wedel near Hamburg, a logistics development held through its venture with TRS Texas. Six units are planned, with completion scheduled for mid-2027. The release describes EUR 200 million as the venture’s overall planned investment, without identifying TRS’s individual commitment or the project’s cost.
Cohere and Aleph Alpha announced a definitive business-combination agreement. The announcement identifies HOOPP among Cohere's institutional investors and says completion was subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction is a portfolio-company event; it does not establish a separate direct investment by HOOPP in Aleph Alpha.
PGGM Coöperatie U.A. reappointed René Paas as independent chair for four years from 16 September 2026. He first became chair in 2022. The cooperative is the sole shareholder of PGGM N.V.; this appointment concerns the cooperative board, not the N.V. executive board.
Essential Properties disclosed a September 14, 2026 amendment increasing its operating partnership's revolver from USD 1 billion to USD 1.3 billion. Wells Fargo is administrative agent. The amendment reduced pricing and released subsidiary guarantors. A USD 700 million accordion remains subject to conditions and is separate from committed capacity.
Wells Fargo announced that Robert Biodrowski, currently Midwest division executive in Commercial Banking, would become head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage starting in November 2026. John Manning plans to retire at year-end after more than 30 years with Wells Fargo. The appointment announcement does not specify an exact November start day. As of October 18, the future role is not treated as Biodrowski’s current title.
BlackRock launched LifePath Solutions, a customizable target-date design framework for retirement plan sponsors. The framework uses plan and participant analysis to inform glidepaths and investment approaches, with options across public and private markets, active and index strategies, and guaranteed lifetime income. BlackRock works with sponsors, advisers and consultants to tailor solutions to workforce characteristics. This is a product framework launch; the announcement does not establish a new fund's closed size or an LP commitment.
BSE's 16 September 2026 anchor allocation notice and published allottee table identify Abu Dhabi Investment Authority-Monsoon as receiving 11,20,448 shares at ₹1,785 each, aggregating to ₹200 crore. This value relates to its individual anchor investment, not the full IPO.
BCI reported on September 16, 2026 that Buyouts Insider ranked it eleventh among North American private equity limited-partner allocators, moving up two places. Led by Jon Salon, the platform deployed C$6.7 billion during its most recent fiscal year through fund commitments, direct and co-investments, continuation vehicles and other flexible capital structures. The ranking cited a US$25.5 billion private equity allocation. These figures describe different dates, sources and measures and should not be conflated with a newer year-end gross portfolio valuation. BCI highlighted its new Capital Solutions Group as a further way to deploy equity capital.
Warburg Pincus appointed Philip Nolan as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Wealth in Fundraising and Investor Relations. He previously led National Accounts at Neuberger Berman.
Partners Group provided senior financing supporting BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital's acquisition of a majority stake in MDT technologies from IK Partners. The disclosed financing exceeds EUR 300 million; the exact amount is undisclosed.
Partners Group became the largest outside shareholder in sports talent agency SEG on behalf of clients. Existing shareholders remain invested, and further capital will support acquisitions and expansion. The investment amount and ownership percentage were not disclosed.
HOOPP was named among the investors in the first close of Radical Ventures' late-stage AI fund, the Radical Breakouts Fund. The announcement builds on HOOPP's existing partnership with the manager. HOOPP's individual commitment amount was not disclosed.
Carlyle joined MIT’s Generative AI Impact Consortium for a two-year research collaboration. The work will examine investment analysis, portfolio construction and capital allocation using private-market data and AI methods.
Radical Ventures announced a first close above US$1 billion for its Radical Breakouts Fund and publicly named CPP Investments among institutional LPs. The issuer did not disclose CPP Investments' individual commitment amount.
