Bridgepoint lifts fundraising guidance to EUR 28 billion for current cycle

  • Bridgepoint raised its fundraising guidance for this cycle to EUR 28 billion from EUR 24 billion, citing stronger-than-expected progress across strategies.
  • BE VIII first close reached EUR 6.7 billion with fees activated June 9; final close targeted by Q1 2027 at EUR 8 billion-EUR 8.5 billion.
  • ECP VI closed USD 4.8 billion; another close of up to USD 2 billion expected this week; full close expected in H2 toward a USD 7.5 billion hard cap.
  • Management fee growth outlook reaffirmed at 13%-16% on a rolling three-year basis; FRE margin seen at 40%-45% in 2026-2027.
  • PRE expected at the top end of the 20%-25% income range in 2026-2027; ECP V carry recognition expected to start in 2026.


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