Sterling is a mid-market private equity firm focused on the business services and distribution sectors.
A non-binding term sheet also gives O3 the option to increase its ownership in the Hungarian fund manager if AUM grows significantly.
The GP staker will support the Australian property investor's growth across distribution, product development, and institutionalization.
In addition to seed capital, the GP stakes firm will also provide support across talent acquisition, capital formation, and operations.
The deal marks the sixth investment made by Armen's inaugural GP stakes fund, which targets a portfolio of European alternative asset managers across different strategies.
The management buyback closes out AMG's investment in the former Comvest business, with total proceeds of about $294 million.
The transaction expands BlueFive's Sharia-compliant asset management presence into Southeast Asia.
The deal, which includes future fund commitments, expands Temasek's exposure to Italy's mid-market.
The deal would reportedly expand the firm's presence in Europe and boost its infrastructure exposure.
The partnership will also develop products for wealth investors, beginning with an evergreen private equity secondaries fund expected in the coming weeks.
