Fundraising

The fund of funds manager has so far raised $51.5m, according to a regulatory filing.

Partners Group and Landmark dominate the list, accounting for almost $6bn in capital raised in the last 5 years.

As Ardian nears final close for its latest secondaries fund, we take a look at who’s backing its efforts and what that means for the wider industry.

The London-based firm also launched its fourth fund of funds vehicle this year.

James Kase joins the firm to oversee its global sales, client relations and marketing communications after serving as global head of investor relations at hedge fund manager Capula.

The target for Axiom Asia IV is still undisclosed but the Singapore-based firm’s previous vehicle sped towards its $1.15bn final close in just four months.

The secondaries firm has raised €154m for its European Secondary Development Fund V. Swedish pension AP Fonden 3 is a returning investor.

HarbourVest launched its ninth secondaries fund this year and is targeting $3.6bn.

London-based Coller is expected to hold a final close for its $5.5bn secondaries fund before the end of the year.

The endowment previously invested $4 million in HarbourVest's Dover Street VIII in 2011.