People 4-8-02

Morning Light LP of Stamford, Conn., is raising $1 billion through a private placement of limited partnership interests.A minimum investment of $1 million is required.At the time of its SEC filing, the fund had already raised $15.09 million from 23 accredited investors. The private investment partnership intends to use proceeds from the offering for an investment program

Freestone Capital Qualified Partners LP of Seattle is raising $500 million through a private placement of limited liability company interests.A minimum investment of $500,000 is required.At the time of its SEC filing, the fund had already raised $21.98 million from 27 accredited investors. The private investment partnership intends to use the proceeds from the offering for working capital.

G7 Equity Fund of Funds Ltd.of New York is raising $400 million through a private placement of participating shares. A minimum investment of $1 million is required. Credit Suisse Asset Management Securities Inc.of New York is acting as the placement agent for undisclosed findersĂ­ fees and sales commissions. The private investment company intends to use the proceeds from the offering for investment in securities.

Income and Growth Fund III LPof Chicago is raising $350 million through a private placement of limited partnership interests. A minimum investment of $5 million is required. At the time of its SEC filing, the company had already raised $60 million from three accredited investors. The fund, which was organized to invest in office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties, intends to use the proceeds from the offering for investments in real estate and organizational expenses.

Blue Chip IV LP of Cincinnati is raising $300 million through a private placement of partnership interests. The fund intends to use the proceeds from the offering for venture capital investments.