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News•Feb 27, 2026
‘Goldman Handful’ and the Zombie Apocalypse: Takeaways From NEXUS
The NEXUS conference highlighted a tightening deal pipeline at Goldman Sachs, dubbed the “Goldman handful,” as the firm scales back mid‑market transactions. Speakers warned that a wave of “zombie” companies—firms surviving on low‑interest debt—could strain private‑equity exits. Market participants noted rising capital scarcity and heightened scrutiny of leverage ratios. The event concluded that investors must pivot to resilient sectors and tighter underwriting to navigate the looming credit‑risk environment.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Butterfly Equity Changes Control After Partner Dispute
Butterfly Equity, a private‑equity manager with roughly $7 billion in assets under management, has undergone a control shift following an internal partner dispute. Co‑founder Adam Waglay has emerged as the sole decision‑maker, consolidating ownership previously shared among partners. The restructuring resolves...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Carlyle’s US Buyout Platform Set to Realize Nearly $12bn in 13 Months
Carlyle’s U.S. buyout platform is on track to realize close to $12 billion of cash proceeds within the next 13 months. The firm attributes this pipeline to a portfolio that aligns with current market demand, saying its assets are “what buyers...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
LA Water and Power Increases PE Pacing in the Face of Cashflow Deficits
Los Angeles Water and Power’s pension fund announced it will accelerate private‑equity pacing even as cash‑flow deficits persist. The plan calls for expanding exposure to European buyout opportunities and secondary market deals beginning in 2026. By targeting these asset classes,...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
NEXUS Panelists: Lack of Exits, Compressed PE Returns Complicating LP-GP Dynamics
At the NEXUS 2026 conference, private‑equity executives highlighted that a slowdown in exits and tighter returns are straining the traditional LP‑GP relationship. Mike Lazorik of Texas TRS warned that alignment “has never been more complicated” as limited partners push for...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Gridiron Adds to Leadership Team Amid Fund VI Roll-Out
Gridiron Capital has elevated Scott Harrison to Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer, expanding its senior leadership team. Harrison, who blends investment acumen with operational expertise, now sits alongside founders Tom Burger and Kevin Jackson. The promotion comes as the...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Lower Mid-Market Investor Garden City Nabs $255m for ‘People-First’ Strategy
Garden City, a lower‑mid‑market private equity firm, closed a $255 million fund aimed at a "people‑first" investment approach. Founder Michael Arrieta emphasized that dignity, respect, purpose and belonging are core to the strategy. The capital will be deployed across North American...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Garden City Raises $255M for People-First Strategy
Lower mid-market private equity firm Garden City announced it has secured $255 million to support its people-first investment strategy. Founder Michael Arrieta said the capital will be used to back portfolio companies and expand the firm's team. The raise was...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Data Center Investing Helped Buoy Guardian Capital’s Fund IV
Guardian Capital Partners closed its fourth fund at $441 million, surpassing the original $350 million target. The over‑performance is largely attributed to the firm’s strategic focus on data‑center assets, which have attracted heightened investor appetite. The fund’s success signals a...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV Closes at $441M
Guardian Capital Partners, a lower mid-market buyout firm, announced that its Fund IV closed at $441 million, surpassing its original $350 million target. The fund’s focus on data center investments helped buoy the raise.
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Mid-Market Buyouts Shop Gridiron Launches Sixth Flagship, Targets $2.5bn
Private equity firm Gridiron Capital has launched its sixth flagship fund, Gridiron Capital Fund VI, with a target size of $2.5 billion. The new target represents a modest increase from the $2.1 billion raised for Fund V, which itself exceeded its original...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gridiron Capital Launches Fund VI Targeting $2.5bn
Gridiron Capital announced the launch of its sixth flagship fund, Fund VI, with a target size of $2.5bn, up from the $2.1bn raised by its predecessor in 2023. The fund aims to continue the firm's mid-market buyout strategy.
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Pacenote Raises Fund II to Support Independent Sponsors
Pacenote announced the closing of its second fund, Fund II, aimed at supporting independent sponsors. The new fund expands the LP base to ten investors, up from four in the initial 2024 fundraise. Deal value remains undisclosed.
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Union Capital Raises $450M in Four Months Amid Tough Fundraising Climate
Union Capital, a lower mid-market private equity firm, announced it has raised $450 million in just four months, bucking the trend of prolonged fundraising cycles that averaged 18.6 months last year in North America. The rapid raise highlights the firm's...
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