Taurus Private Markets Closes $301 Million Oversubscribed Private Equity Fund
MALVERN, Pa., October 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Taurus Private Markets, a Pennsylvania based private equity firm, today announced the final close of Taurus Private Markets Fund III, LP. The fund, which initially targeted $225 million, closed with over $300 million in capital commitments. The fund received commitments from a diverse investor base which includes public pension plans, Taft Hartley plans, and family offices.
“The firm is excited to announce the closing of our new fund. The reception from the institutional investor community, in a formidable fundraising environment, was incredible. We are very fortunate to begin this new partnership with so many great investors,” said Kevin Campbell, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of Taurus Private Markets.
Taurus Private Markets invests in value-oriented, lower middle market leveraged buyout and private credit partnerships with target fund sizes less than $1.25 billion. The firm also invests with blue chip venture capital partnerships with target fund sizes less than $750 million. This fund of funds investment strategy is complemented by co-investments in privately held companies and secondary transactions.
"While the private markets have evolved significantly, our investment strategy remains unchanged. We believe our disciplined approach and time-tested portfolio construction will continue to deliver meaningful returns for our investors," said Eric Wilcomes, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of Taurus Private Markets.