Private Equity

Fundraising fears? These buyout giants beg to differ

A pack of US and European private equity firms have set themselves multibillion dollar fundraising targets this year despite a wider slowdown in investor commitments

Some private equity firms are preparing to launch their largest funds yet in 2025
Some private equity firms are preparing to launch their largest funds yet in 2025 Photo: Getty Images

For some private equity firms, the fundraising party is coming to an end. For others, the plan is to keep on dancing.

Despite a slowdown in investor commitments last year and a swathe of missed targets, some US and European buyout shops are preparing to return to the market in 2025 with multibillion dollar fund targets.

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