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Align Capital Partners closes a $405M continuation fund to support legal services platform Proceed, reflecting rising use of fund finance in private equity.
Mercer has closed Mercer Private Investment Partners VIII with over $3.8 billion in commitments, reflecting strong demand for private market solutions.
Klarna expands its payment partnership with DOUGLAS to Italy and Spain, extending flexible installment options for Southern European beauty shoppers.
Bain Capital closed its third CLO captive equity fund at $1.5B, highlighting demand for diversified CLO equity strategies and the firm’s structured credit expertise.
KKR sees private credit, especially asset-based finance, as a key opportunity amid 2026’s market uncertainty, emphasizing selectivity and diversification.
Ares Management appoints E.G. Morse as Head of Asia Credit and names Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong Co-Heads of Asia Special Situations. Edwin Wong to retire in 2026.
Sagard and Unigestion have completed their partnership, integrating Unigestion into Sagard’s global middle-market private equity platform, Sagard Private Equity Solutions.
Adams Street Partners’ 2026 Advisor Outlook reveals private markets are increasingly integrated into mainstream wealth portfolios, with growing advisor confidence and client allocations.
DuPage Credit Union has partnered with Upstart to expand personal lending via an AI-powered digital platform, enhancing member experience and loan accessibility.
Blackstone has closed its largest opportunistic credit fund, COF V, at over $10 billion, highlighting strong institutional demand for private credit.
Align Capital Partners closed a $405M continuation fund to support growth at Proceed, its tech-enabled legal services platform, following multiple acquisitions.
Chicago Atlantic plans to launch a private credit platform focused on emerging markets, targeting financing gaps left by banks. The move reflects growing investor interest in private credit beyond developed economies.