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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Private equity fundraising hit $424.6 billion globally through the first half of the year, on track to surpass the $763.9 billion raised in 2024, following a steady annual decline, said a study.
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence data, through the first half of the year, 1,043 private equity funds closed, down from 1,325 closed funds during the same time period in 2024, meaning fewer funds have been raising larger amounts of capital.
"A solid first half of 2025 means global private equity fundraising is on track to exceed the total amount raised in 2024, following three years of declines," it said.
Private equity fundraising has been on a yearly decline after hitting $1.15 trillion in 2021, the report revealed.
Fewer funds have been raising larger amounts so far this year. From Jan. 1 to June 30, 1,043 funds closed, down from the 1,325 funds closed during the same time period in 2024, Market Intelligence data showed.
Partners Group Holding AG, which has five funds currently seeking capital, confirmed its full-year 2025 fundraising guidance of $22 billion to $27 billion.
Ardian SAS closed the largest private equity fund in the first half of 2025, securing $30 billion for its Ardian Secondary Fund IX. Private wealth clients accounted for 22% of capital raised, according to the firm.
Thoma Bravo LP raised $24.30 billion at the final close of its Thoma Bravo Fund XVI LP, the second-largest private equity fund...................... To view our full article Click here
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