Category Archives: Private Equity
JPMorgan Looks to Shed Risk on $4 Billion of Private Equity-Linked Loans:
(HedgeCo.Net) JPMorgan Chase’s reported effort to transfer risk tied to more than $4 billion of private equity-linked loans is more than a bank balance-sheet story. It is a window into one of the most important pressure points in private markets: […]
Private Equity Chases the Data Center Supercycle:
(HedgeCo.Net) Private equity has found its next great infrastructure battleground: data centers. Across the alternative investment industry, firms that once built their reputations on leveraged buyouts, corporate carveouts, real estate turnarounds, and private credit are increasingly positioning data centers and […]
Bain Capital Closes Record $10.5 Billion Asia Fund:
(HedgeCo.Net) Bain Capital’s closing of its largest Asia-focused private equity fund marks one of the most important global buyout stories of 2026. At a time when private equity fundraising remains difficult across many regions, Bain Capital has raised $10.5 billion for Bain Capital […]
Apollo Funds Acquire Emerald and Questex in Strategic Bet on the Future of B2B Events:
(HedgeCo.Net) Apollo-managed funds are making a major move into the business-to-business events sector, announcing separate definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding and Questex with the intention of combining the two companies into a scaled North American B2B experiential events and media […]
Private Equity’s High-Stakes AI Deployment Race:
(HedgeCo.Net) Private equity’s artificial intelligence strategy is moving from experimentation to execution. After nearly two years of boardroom enthusiasm, pilot programs, and productivity studies, the largest AI developers are now targeting one of the most powerful distribution channels in global […]
The 401(k) Floodgates Open: A Landmark Shift That Could Redefine Retirement Investing:
(HedgeCo.Net) A long-standing barrier in the American retirement system may finally be breaking down. In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued proposed regulatory guidance that introduces a “presumption of prudence” for fiduciaries considering the inclusion of private market […]
EQT’s Record $15.6 Billion Asia Close Signals a New Era for Private Equity in the Region:
(HedgeCo.Net) EQT’s announcement that it has closed its BPEA Private Equity Fund IX at $15.6 billion is more than just a milestone—it is a defining signal of where global private equity capital is heading next. As the largest-ever Asia Pacific-dedicated […]
KKR’s Megafund Momentum: Are Private Equity Giants Pulling Away for Good?
(HedgeCo.Net) KKR & Co. Inc. has once again captured the attention of institutional investors, reporting a striking 23% gross internal rate of return (IRR) across its North American private equity funds. At a time when capital markets remain uneven and fundraising conditions […]
The $250 Billion X.AI Exit: A Defining Moment for Private Markets, Venture Capital, and the Future of AI Capital Formation:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what is already being called the most consequential private equity exit of 2026, SpaceX has acquired xAI in a staggering $250 billion transaction—instantly reshaping the landscape of venture capital, private equity, and artificial intelligence investing. The deal, which provided massive liquidity to […]
The “Operational Pivot”: S&P Global’s 2026 Private Equity Survey:
(HedgeCo.Net) — A landmark report released this week by S&P Global is signaling a profound shift in the DNA of the private equity industry. According to its 2026 Global Private Equity Survey, 71% of general partners (GPs) now prioritize operational value creation over […]
Court Square Capital Partners Closes $3.8 Billion Fund V:
A Signal of Strength in the Mid-Market Buyout Landscape as Private Equity Navigates a Higher-Rate Era (HedgeCo.Net) Court Square Capital Partners has announced the successful close of its fifth flagship buyout vehicle, raising $3.8 billion in total capital commitments—well above its original target. […]
Blackstone and TPG Finalize Hologic Acquisition:
Private Equity Returns to Scale: (HedgeCo.Net) — In a landmark transaction that underscores the reawakening of large-scale private equity dealmaking, Blackstone and TPG have officially completed their acquisition of Hologic, marking one of the most significant healthcare buyouts of the year. Valued at approximately $79 per […]