The GP stakes deal builds on a 2024 strategic partnership, which established Lazard Elaia Capital as a technology-focused private equity investment platform.
The transaction adds nine private equity and credit secondaries strategies to EQT's offering, while its combined evergreen platform now exceeds €10 billion in NAV.
Under the non-binding agreement, O3 may increase its ownership in the social impact investor if certain fund launch and fundraising milestones are met.
The single-asset vehicle extends B2B software investor Viking Growth's hold on a recruitment and HR software platform.
The secondary market specialist will remain independently managed by its existing leadership team, with no changes to its investment strategy.
The deal marks Reality Growth's second investment since launching earlier this year as a dedicated GP stakes platform.
Salica Investments also participated in the secondary share sale, which valued the UK-based wealth management platform at $1.1 billion.
The digital bank has reportedly kicked off its employee liquidity event, pricing shares at $2,017 each.
The transaction delivered returns of up to 34x for certain shares while allowing SFC to retain 70% of its position in the premium wellness consumer brand.
Based in Ireland, Hatch Blue is a GP specializing in aquaculture and the seafood value chain.
