Aug 04, 2025

Who is going to be the first Gigafund ($50bn+ fund size, tier above Megafund)

Is it going to be BX, KKR, Apollo, TPG, H&F or EQT?

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monkeybean

H&F or Advent most likely - will likely be a fund that is equity focused

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VP in PE - LBOs

Probably some infra focused firm like EQT. I believe they invest both the US/Europe out of 1 fund so probably easier to raise more $ when its a larger geography (and essential two funds combined into one)

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Infra fund or PC

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Associate 2 in PE - LBOs

Private credit fund, much more of a high volume / flow business where you can invest large amounts and keep decent returns.

PE large cap is maturing in fund size and not growing anymore.

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