Kester Capital Wins Fundraise of the Year (under €500m) at Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2026

Kester Capital is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Fundraise of the Year (under €500m) at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2026.

The award recognises the successful fundraising of Kester Capital IV, which held a first and final close at its hard cap of £425 million in under four months, reflecting strong investor conviction in Kester’s thematic investment strategy and its consistent track record of delivering outstanding returns.

Fund IV builds on Kester’s strategy of investing in high-growth, high-potential companies in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors; partnering with ambitious management teams to help scale businesses and achieve category leadership.

The fundraising attracted strong support from a global base of existing and new investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

This recognition follows continued momentum across the Kester platform, following recent investments in Nutritics and Addresscloud.

We thank our investors for their continued support and partnership.