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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Private Equity Fundraising

THL Partners closed its latest fund with $6.35 billion in capital, one of the largest PE raises this year. The Boston-based firm, founded in 1974, secured the $6.35 billion for THL Equity Fund X amid sustained institutional demand for private equity exposure. Meanwhile, Connecticut's state pension anchored Artemis's fifth flagship fund as the Hartford-based investor focuses on existing manager relationships while targeting $1.2 billion in real estate commitments this year.

Real Estate Disputes

The Korean owners of Belgium's largest office asset filed suit against CBRE Loan Services, alleging lenders pressured valuers to trigger a cash trap event. The dispute centers on claims that valuers were improperly influenced to undervalue the property, potentially enabling lenders to seize control through the loan agreement's terms.