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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 (September 28 - October 1)
1. Solus Opportunities Fund 2 LP
Solus Opportunities Fund 2 LP pursues a flexible macro and relative-value strategy across North America with a cross-sector mandate, applying cross-market positioning, relative-value analysis, and risk budgeting supported by disciplined portfolio construction. The fund is managed by Solus Alternative Asset Management, a New York-based hedge fund manager with approximately $3.2 billion in AUM specializing in event-driven, distressed, and special situation opportunities for institutional investors and family offices.
2. Berkeley Partners Credit Enhanced Sidecar VI, L.P.
Berkeley Partners Credit Enhanced Sidecar VI, L.P. is a credit-enhanced industrial real estate fund acquiring and managing light industrial properties across key U.S. markets to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns. The fund is managed by Berkeley Partners Management, a San Francisco-based firm with approximately $3.1 billion in AUM that has sponsored multiple light industrial investment vehicles since 2005.
3. Steyn Capital Frontier Feeder Fund, LP
The Steyn Capital Frontier Feeder Fund, LP is a Cayman-registered long/short equity hedge fund investing in undervalued companies across frontier and smaller emerging markets, aiming for absolute returns through bottom-up stock selection with diversified exposure to financials, industrials, resources, and varied geographic regions. The fund is managed by Steyn Capital Management, a Cape Town-based firm with approximately $448.3 million in AUM specializing in international equities, particularly emerging markets.
4. Golub Capital Partners International 16, L.P.
Golub Capital Partners International 16, L.P. is a non-U.S. investor feeder vehicle targeting senior and unitranche direct lending to sponsor-backed U.S. middle-market companies, seeking attractive risk-adjusted income with downside protection through first-lien coverage and rigorous underwriting. The fund is managed by Golub Capital, a Chicago-based private credit firm founded in 1994 with approximately $177.9 billion in AUM, providing senior, one-stop, and second-lien loans primarily to private-equity-sponsored companies.
5. All Seas Capital II USD SCSp
All Seas Capital II USD SCSp looks to generate income with capital preservation, providing subordinated and junior capital to sponsor-backed borrowers in European markets, blending contractual yield with equity participation with exposure concentrated in financials. The fund is managed by All Seas Capital Partners Ltd, a London-based pan-European private capital firm with $700 million in AUM providing flexible long-term financing solutions.
Form D in Dakota Marketplace
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6. Declaration Partners Real Estate Fund III-A LP
Declaration Partners Real Estate Fund III-A LP is a real estate private fund, a separate legal vehicle from Declaration Partners Real Estate Fund III LP, continuing the firm's strategy of investing in U.S. multifamily, industrial, self-storage, and retail properties through joint ventures, preferred equity, and co-GP partnerships. The fund is managed by Declaration Partners, a New York-based firm co-founded by David Rubenstein and Todd Rich with approximately $2.0 billion in AUM, backed by Rubenstein's role as co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group.
7. Tree Line Direct Lending III Rollover Vehicle, LP
Tree Line Direct Lending III Rollover Vehicle, LP is a rollover vehicle tied to the third flagship fund vintage of Tree Line Direct Lending III, originating first lien term loans with equity co-investments to U.S. lower middle-market companies, and is separate from the vehicle linked to Direct Lending II. The fund is managed by Tree Line Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based direct lending firm founded in 2014 with approximately $3.8 billion in AUM that has committed over $5.4 billion to more than 400 companies.
8. Narya Capital Fund III, L.P.
Narya Capital Fund III, L.P. is the third fund from Narya Capital, investing in early-stage technology companies with an emphasis on startups outside Silicon Valley, including the Midwest. The fund is managed by Narya, a Cincinnati-based venture capital firm with $50 million in AUM emphasizing technological and scientific innovation to address significant challenges.
9. Prime Storage Fund IV-R, LP
Prime Storage Fund IV-R, LP is a parallel entity within the Prime Storage Fund IV program, targeting the same U.S. and Canadian self-storage acquisition strategy as the other Fund IV vehicles. The fund is managed by Prime Group Holdings, the largest private owner-operator of self-storage facilities in the U.S. with approximately $6.5 billion in AUM and a portfolio exceeding 12.5 million rentable square feet across 24 states.
10. Avenue Sports Opportunities Fund (Onshore) II, L.P.
Avenue Sports Opportunities Fund (Onshore) II, L.P. is a Delaware onshore vehicle providing debt, preferred equity, and common equity capital to sports leagues, teams, and sports-adjacent businesses in the U.S. and Europe, including minority stakes, women's sports, and emerging leagues, seeking control or control-like rights and partnering with owners on structured financing. The fund is managed by Avenue Capital Group, a New York-based firm founded in 1995 by Marc Lasry and Sonia Gardner with approximately $5.0 billion in AUM specializing in distressed debt and special situations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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.
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