Kirkland Advises Francisco Partners on Closing of Nearly $9 Billion in Capital Commitments

Kirkland & Ellis counseled Francisco Partners (FP) on its closing of approximately $9 billion in capital commitments across two funds: Francisco Partners VI, L.P., a $7.45 billion equity fund, and Francisco Partners Agility II, L.P., a $1.5 billion equity fund.  Each fund was substantially oversubscribed and exceeded target fund size.  In its 20-year history, FP has invested in or acquired more than 275 technology companies, making it one of the most active and long-standing investors in the technology industry.

Read the press release from Francisco Partners

The Kirkland team was led by investment funds partners Sarah Kirson, Justin Solomon and Seth Fishman.