Manulife Investment Management has successfully closed the Manulife Private Equity Partners II fund, securing $1.5 billion in commitments.
Manulife Investment Management announced the closing of Manulife Private Equity Partners II, a buyout fund aimed at middle-market investments in North America and Europe. The fund, which is headquartered in Toronto and managed by Manulife Investment Management, exceeded its original target, reflecting strong investor demand. This success follows the firm’s strategy of leveraging its extensive network and long-term investment approach to provide capital solutions across private equity and credit markets.
The fund will focus on equity co-investments and secondary market investments, aiming to capitalize on Manulife's expertise in identifying and partnering with top-tier private equity sponsors. This latest fundraise highlights Manulife’s continued growth and commitment to offering diversified investment opportunities for institutional investors.