New York - Despite significant turmoil in the public financial markets, U.S. private equity firms actually picked up the pace of their fundraising during the first three-quarters of this year, and are on pace to break an all-time record, according to a new report by Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

New York - Despite woes in the buyout market, private equity fundraising continued to hold its ground during the first half of this year, dropping only slightly from 2007's record levels, according to a new report by Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

New York - U.S. private equity firms raised $58.5 billion during the first quarter -- up nearly 32% over the $44.3 billion raised during the first quarter of 2007 -- according to industry newsletter Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

New York - Despite tightening credit markets, private equity firms continue to find limited partners eager to invest in their new funds, according to Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

New York - U.S. private equity firms raised $44.3 billion among 68 funds during the first quarter, according to newly released statistics from Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.