Direct Secondaries

VCFA in market with fund dedicated to blockchain infrastructure – updated

The secondaries pioneer is approaching its target for the vehicle, which marks its first strategy beyond VCFA’s flagship Venture Partners series.

Inside VC secondaries firm OnePrime’s latest fundraise

Former Intel Capital directors closed on $305m for their third flagship fund, which will aim for exposure to data infrastructure, cybersecurity, fintech, robotics and next-gen gaming companies.

Dry powder concerns provide opportunity for direct secondaries – W Capital

With the number of buyout-backed companies growing and exits not keeping up, funds are finding themselves with almost no dry powder.

Beyond CVs: The rise of direct secondaries

While continuation vehicles may not always be the optimal solution for sponsors and LPs, other attractive liquidity solutions are gaining in popularity, writes Todd Miller, partner at W Capital Partners.

Madison International names first South Korea hire, eyes Seoul office

The New York-based firm’s Korean investors include the National Pension Service of Korea, which has invested in at least two of its funds.

360 ONE Asset seeks to capitalise on India’s $30bn annual demand for exits

The Mumbai-headquartered asset manager recently closed its debut secondaries fund above target on 50bn rupees.

Mantra targets up to €270m for fourth secondaries flagship

The Paris-headquartered firm aims to hold the final close for the fund in 2025.

Secondaries strategy generates big returns for TempoCap

The firm emphasises the timing of its primary and secondaries investments in companies to produce impressive performance metrics.

Flywheel brings PE toolbox to venture secondaries

The London-based firm’s strategy is based on a preferred equity approach to give GPs, LPs and companies short-term liquidity.

Opportuna eyes 20 investments with climate tech secondaries strategy

Backed by LPs including family office Infinitas Capital, Opportuna plans to target $30m once investors are satisfied with its initial five-company portfolio.