In private markets, visibility into new fundraising activity is limited. Most fund launches happen quietly, with little public information available until capital is well underway.
For investment managers, sales teams, and business development professionals, that lack of transparency makes it difficult to track competitive activity, identify new opportunities, and understand how the market is evolving in real time.
Form D filings are one of the few consistent signals that cut through that noise. They provide early insight into when firms are coming to market, what strategies are being launched, and how fundraising activity is shifting across asset classes and geographies.
In February alone, Dakota gathered 500+ Form D filings and added them to Dakota Marketplace, giving users a centralized, searchable view of newly launched private funds. In this article, we highlight 10 Form D filings from February 2026 that stood out based on strategy, scale, and market relevance.
To uncover more new fundraising opportunities and stay ahead of fund launches as they happen, book a demo of Dakota Marketplace.
Top 10 Form D Filings from February 2026
1. Battery Ventures XV
A flagship venture capital fund targeting seed, early-stage, growth, and buyout investments in the software, consumer, and industrial tech sectors globally.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
2. PAG BRS SRT Metric Fund
PAG BRS SRT Metric Fund LP is a private investment fund managed by PAG, a leading alternative investment firm focused on the Asia-Pacific region. The fund operates within PAG's Credit & Markets strategy, aiming to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
3. Sands Capital Global Innovation Fund III-3, L.P.
Sands Capital Global Innovation Fund III-3, L.P. is a private equity pooled investment fund pursuing minority investments in mid- to late-stage private growth companies, primarily technology and technology-enabled businesses. The strategy targets major innovation hubs globally (ex-China) and emphasizes concentrated, hands-on partnership with companies that have potential to become large public businesses.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
4. All Aboard Fund I, L.P.
All Aboard Fund I, L.P. is a venture capital fund focused on later-stage climate and energy transition companies in North America. The fund provides growth capital to businesses advancing clean energy, decarbonization, and infrastructure innovation. It targets scalable solutions addressing the financing gap between early-stage venture funding and large-scale project capital.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
5. TTV Fund VII, L.P.
TTV Fund VII, L.P. focuses on venture capital investments, targeting innovative companies across dynamic sectors. Managed by TTV Capital, the fund aims to leverage industry expertise and strategic insights to identify and support early-stage growth opportunities, delivering long-term value for investors.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
6. AQR Flex 1 Series LLC - Series J2
AQR Flex 1 Series LLC - Series J2 is a Delaware-based hedge fund series managed by AQR Capital Management. The fund operates within AQR’s systematic alternative platform, applying quantitative multi-strategy approaches including relative value and alternative risk premia strategies across global liquid markets.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
7. AB CarVal Insurance Dedicated Fund Series of the SALI
The AB CarVal Insurance Dedicated Fund Series, managed by SALI Fund Management LLC, specializes in private equity investments. The fund targets strategic opportunities within the insurance sector, aiming to deliver strong long-term returns through a disciplined investment approach and rigorous risk management.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
8. GBPS26, LP
GBPS26, LP is a private equity fund managed by Golden Bell Partners, LLC. The fund operates primarily within a fund-of-funds and co-investment framework, allocating capital to specialized growth equity and venture capital managers across North America to achieve diversified exposure and long-term capital appreciation for its investors.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
9. AQR Flex 1 Series LLC - Series D5
AQR Flex 1 Series LLC - Series D5 is a Delaware-based hedge fund series managed by AQR Capital Management. The fund operates within AQR’s systematic alternative platform, employing quantitative multi-strategy approaches including relative value and alternative risk premia strategies across global liquid markets.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
10. Thorpe Abbotts Global Flagship Fund, LP
The Thorpe Abbotts Global Flagship Fund, LP, managed by Thorpe Abbotts Capital, LLC, employs a dynamic hedge fund strategy within the liquid alternatives space, seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies while delivering risk-adjusted returns for investors.
View the full profile inside Dakota Marketplace.
Uncover New Fundraising Intelligence With Dakota’s Form D Filings
The Form D filings highlighted above represent just a small portion of the fundraising activity taking place across private markets. Each filing signals a firm actively coming to market – whether launching a new flagship fund, expanding into a new strategy, or raising capital alongside existing platforms.
With comprehensive Form D coverage built directly into Dakota Marketplace, investment professionals can:
- Identify newly launched funds as they begin fundraising
- Monitor competitive activity across asset classes, strategies, and geographies
- Track fundraising momentum and shifts in market demand over time
Whether you’re a GP sourcing fundraising intelligence, a sales or business development team identifying firms actively raising capital, or a private markets analyst seeking new investment opportunities, Dakota Marketplace provides the visibility needed to uncover opportunities early and stay ahead of the market.
Book a demo of Dakota Marketplace to explore newly filed Form D launches, monitor fundraising activity at scale, and unlock the full power of Dakota’s private markets intelligence.
