Kirkland Advises Emblem on Close of Emblem Fund I at $600 Million

Kirkland & Ellis advised Emblem on the closing of its inaugural fund, Emblem Fund I. Fund I was oversubscribed at its $600 million hard cap. Emblem, a Boston-based private equity firm, possesses investment and operational experience across industries and transaction types, including founder-led buyouts, carveouts, joint ventures and recapitalizations. The close was announced on March 31, 2026.

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The Kirkland team was led by investment funds lawyers Brian Delaney, Eric Scharphorn and Erica Sims.