Private Funds Summary: September 2026 Transaction & Fundraising News

September at a Glance

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Dakota’s September fundraising news recorded 73 final closes totaling approximately $69.7B, led by ICG’s €12.0B Europe Fund IX. Dakota also tracked 2,186 private capital transactions in September, representing $340.0B in total value, an increase of about 8% from August. Industrials, information technology, and health care led by disclosed value.

Key Takeaways:

  • ICG Closed the Month’s Largest Fund

  • Infrastructure and Real Assets Credit Drew Large Closes

  • Strategic Biopharma Deals Topped $10B

  • Industrials, Energy, and Utilities Led Large Transactions

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