Looking for PE funds that don't use leverage

Hi,

Anybody knows of any PE funds that do not use leverage? (I know leverage is the main reason PE exists/makes money but still).

Doesn't matter the industry (including RE/Infra), doesn't matter the region. Only equity funds though, not debt/special sits.

Thanks!

Edit: just to be clear I meant leverage at both fund level and deal level. No leverage at all basically

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