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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden's Fundraising Dominance and California Visit Highlights Campaign Finance Dynamics"

President Biden's re-election campaign ended January with nearly $56 million on hand, giving him a financial advantage over former President Donald J. Trump, whose campaign had about $30 million available at the end of the month. Biden's early financial strength is attributed to the Democratic Party's fund-raising support, while Trump faces challenges due to legal troubles. Both candidates are also raising money through joint fund-raising committees, with the full financial picture not entirely clear until April.

via The New York Times|

#biden #federal-election-commission #fund-raising

finance2 years ago•12 min saved

Private Equity in 2023: Valuations Recover and Fund-Raising Soars

Private equity activity remained sluggish in the first half of 2023 due to ongoing macro uncertainty, resulting in limited investments, exits, and fund-raising. The industry is under pressure to find ways to return more capital to limited partners, with top funds reviewing portfolios and resetting value creation plans to get things moving again. The IPO window has opened slightly, inflation is moderating, and banks are cleaning up their balance sheets, providing some optimism. However, the industry faces a liquidity crunch with a record $2.8 trillion in unexited assets, leading to a decline in fund-raising. The focus now is on increasing distributions to LPs through exits, GP-led secondaries, and other liquidity solutions.

via Bain & Company|

#exits #finance #fund-raising