1. KKR Defies Private Equity Slump, Secures Record $23 Billion for Americas Buyout Fund
In a stark defiance of a broader industry downturn, KKR & Co. has pulled off its largest-ever fundraising haul, securing approximately $23 billion for its latest Americas-focused private equity buyout fund. This massive capital raise arrives at a moment when the private equity sector is grappling with significant headw...