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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Fundraising & Investor Concerns

Investors are grappling with the persistent issue of "zombie funds," with expectations that tail-end vehicles holding illiquid assets will proliferate amid ongoing liquidity constraints and difficulty for general partners to distinguish themselves zombie fund problem persists. This concern is palpable among limited partners, with Virginia's $134 billion state pension system actively scrutinizing GP selection processes due to worries about exposure to such tail-end assets LPs concerned about tail-end. Meanwhile, early-stage investor Seedcamp has raised $320 million for its latest fund, signaling an expansion of its U.S. footprint after 18 years of focusing on Europe Seedcamp raises $320M.

Deal Activity & Firm Hires

Private equity firm Greybull Stewardship snapped up manufacturer Genesys Industries, consolidating three American industrial brands—Avia Marine Company, Latrobe Foundry, and Sterner Screw Machine—under a single platform. In a significant move for the secondaries market, Flexstone Partners, affiliated with Natixis, has agreed to acquire Boston-based Glouston Capital Partners, creating a combined private markets platform valued at $15 billion Flexstone to acquire Glouston. The firm TPG has appointed Axel André as partner and CFO, succeeding Jack Weingart, who will transition to lead TPG’s global wealth solutions business TPG taps Axel André.

Sector Focus & Exits

The laundry services sector is experiencing heightened attention from private equity investors, while other firms are exploring opportunities within college sports PE laundry services deals. In a notable exit, TPG Capital is selling its Australian producer of drinks and dairy, Made Group, to Danone for $1.4 billion TPG Capital exits Made Group. Separately, Godiva Japan, owned by Asian PE firm MBK Partners, is negotiating an extension on its $464 million leveraged buyout loan with its banking syndicate due to repayment pressures Godiva Japan seeks extension. Flexpoint Ford has also made an investment in Novel Financial Holdings, broadening its ownership base Flexpoint Ford invests.