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“This has been perhaps one of the most challenging fundraising environments in history,” said a Mayfair spokesperson.

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Mayfair Equity Partners has raised £500m for its third fund, moving down in size from its predecessor vehicle in the latest sign of industry challenges on the fundraising circuit.

The London-based buyout shop had originally been looking to exceed the size of its predecessor flagship vehicle, which closed at its £650m hard cap in 2019, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Mayfair moves down in fund size with £500m close

‘This has been perhaps one of the most challenging fundraising environments in history,’ said a Mayfair spokesperson

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