Core Insights - RCP Advisors has successfully closed its RCP Small and Emerging Fund III, LP with approximately $170.3 million in capital commitments, surpassing its target fund size [1][3] - The Fund will focus on North American buyout fund managers raising their second institutional fund or earlier, targeting $300 million or less in aggregate capital commitments [3] Company Overview - RCP Advisors, founded in 2001, is a private equity investment firm that provides access to North American small buyout fund managers through various fund types and research services [4] - The firm has over $15 billion in committed capital and employs 56 professionals, positioning itself as one of the largest fund sponsors in the lower middle market buyout segment of the North American private equity market [4] Investment Strategy - The investment strategy of RCP SEF III continues the approach of previous small and emerging funds-of-funds, emphasizing support for promising new managers in the small company buyout space [2][3]