Each week, we review the latest Form D filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to identify new funds entering the market.
In this weekly series, we highlight top strategies from notable firms, first time funds, and more. from notable firms, focusing specifically on first-time funds or new firm launches.
Over 40,000 Form D filings were reported to the SEC in 2025, and we sift through them to identify the most relevant investment firm strategies to give you a clearer view of private market fundraising activity.
To see all Form D filings and new fund and firm launches, Dakota Marketplace tracks this data and includes additional information such as firm details and contact information.
Top 10 Form D Filings (May 25 - 29)
1. Hughes Growth Equity Fund II
Hughes Growth Equity Fund II, managed by Hughes & Company, is a lower middle-market growth equity fund targeting investments in healthcare and software companies, based in Chicago.
2. Moonfire Ventures Fund III LP
Moonfire Ventures Fund III LP, managed by Moonfire, is a London-based venture capital fund targeting [pre-seed/seed or Series A/B — confirm] technology companies across Europe, using data-driven and machine-learning tools to source investments across fintech, gaming, health, security, and infrastructure software.
3. Qualitas Energy Fund VI SCSp
Qualitas Energy Fund VI SCSp, managed by Qualitas Energy, is a closed-end fund targeting the consolidation and build-up of operational and development-stage renewable energy assets and energy transition infrastructure globally.
4. Banyan Ventures Fund II, L.P.
Banyan Ventures Fund II, managed by Banyan Ventures, is a Series A and B venture capital fund targeting software and SaaS companies with revenues under $10 million across the Intermountain West, with typical investments of $500,000 to $2 million.
5. Eclipse SPV XXXIII, L.P.
Eclipse SPV XXXIII, managed by Eclipse Ventures, is a co-investment SPV providing direct exposure to a single Series A or B industrial technology company at the intersection of software, hardware, and physical AI in the U.S. market.
Form D in Dakota Marketplace
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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
- Build targeted outreach and prospecting workflows around active capital raises
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6. Faropoint Atlantic Connect Co-Investment, LP
Faropoint Atlantic Connect Co-Investment, managed by Faropoint, is a co-investment vehicle targeting value-add last-mile logistics and distribution assets in urban U.S. markets, focusing on smaller industrial properties below the institutional acquisition threshold.
7. Westerly Winds Construction Finance Feeder, L.P.
Westerly Winds Construction Finance Feeder, managed by Westerly Winds, is a private credit fund providing senior and mezzanine construction financing to residential and commercial developers across the United States.
8. TerraNova Partners Fund I LP
TerraNova Partners Fund I, managed by TerraNova Partners, is a middle-market buyout fund targeting established Canadian businesses with strong cash flows, providing institutional investors exposure to the Canadian private equity.
9. Lion 12 LP
Lion 12 LP, managed by Lion Capital, is a consumer-focused private equity fund targeting control buyouts in middle-market brands across apparel, food, beverage, hospitality, and personal care in the US and Europe.
10. Crescent Growth I, LP
Crescent Growth I, managed by Crescent Capital Partners, is a growth equity fund targeting mid-market businesses across Australia and New Zealand, backed by a firm with over $3 billion raised across six funds since 2000.
Stay Up to Date on New Fund and Firm Launches
Form D filings are often the first public signal that a new fund is raising capital. Monitoring these filings can help investors and fundraising professionals stay ahead of new opportunities and emerging managers.
Dakota Marketplace tracks Form D filings and new fund and firm launches, providing additional insights such as firm details, strategy information, and contact data.
To see all Form D filings and new fund and firm launches, book a demo of Dakota Marketplace.
