Firms and Funds

Lyric Capital Group, a US private equity firm focused on investing in music copyrights, has secured a $500 million investment.

Canadian private equity firm W Investments has held an initial close of its second fund, raising C$100 million-plus from Quebec-based private investors.

Azimuth Capital Management, a Canadian oil and gas private equity firm, is seeking $1 billion for a new energy transition offering, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Waterland Private Equity and Horn & Company have formed a new growth platform for mid-sized consultancy businesses.

Newark, New Jersey-based HarbourView Equity Partners, a new alternative asset management focused on the media and entertainment sector, has launched.

Manulife Investment Management has closed a second private equity co-investment fund at $683.5 million, ahead of a $600 million target.

Braemont Capital, a new Dallas and New York City-based investment firm has launched.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Conservation International today announced a new partnership to invest in nature-based climate solutions.

Vortex Energy, a renewable energy platform managed by EFG Hermes' private equity arm, has agreed to form a partnership with Ignis Energy Holdings, the parent company of Spanish renewable company Ignis Group.

Canadian private equity firm SeaFort Capital has launched SeaFort Capital Fund II with C$110 million of initial commitments.