Tailwind Capital Raises $775 Million

Tailwind Capital has closed its inaugural fund with $775 million in capital commitments, according to LBO Wire. The New York-based buyout firm spun off from Thomas Weisel Partners in 2006, and held a $320 million first close in early 2007. It had been targeting $750 million. Atlantic-Pacific Capital served as placement agent. www.tailwindcapital.com