Private Equity
Cinven Closes €2.3 Billion Strategic Fund 2: What the Re-Up Rate Tells You About European Mid-Market PE
TL;DR: On September 8, 2026, Cinven reached final close on its second Strategic Fund (SF2), raising approximately €2.3 billion in committed capital ,
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
Private Equity
Wind Point Partners Fund XI Closes at $3.2B: Inside the Mid-Market Buyout Playbook
TL;DR: Wind Point Partners closed Fund XI at $3.2 billion — the largest fund in the Chicago firm's 42-year history — oversubscribed, with capital from 65+ institutions across 17 countries. The fund ta
Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read