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Praesidian Capital has been providing flexible capital to middle market businesses since its inception in 2002. In 2019, Praesidian officially launched its control equity platform with a focus on acquiring middle market businesses with strong management teams and attractive growth prospects. Through a combination of personal capital and long-standing relationships with investors, Praesidian Capital is aggressively building a portfolio of control equity deals within the lower middle market. Praesidian Capital is an opportunistic investor within the lower middle market focused on acquiring controlling stakes in businesses. Praesidian has a flexible investment mandate and is able to invest in companies in varying sizes and stages.
Other managers
Apax Partners
London, United KingdomFor over 50 years Apax has worked to go beyond traditional private equity in building businesses.
Results are driven by a collaborative culture that listens, learns and looks across horizons to inspire growth… together with partner companies. The firm conviction is that a blend of hands-on operating experience, specialist sector knowledge and incisive global perspective delivers best results. Working side-by-side with management teams, our goal is expanding mutual success through mutual vision.
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Sovereign Capital Partners
London, United KingdomSovereign is a specialist private equity house that partners with high-quality businesses and management teams in the UK and Europe to deliver truly transformational growth.
We have deep and historic expertise of investing in four sectors: business and technology services, healthcare and pharma services, financial services and insurance, and education and training.
With one of the largest investment and specialist research teams in our market, we have the expertise and resources to help each business deliver the growth strategy that's right for them.
Through our proven strategy of Buy & Build, we look beyond today to spot potential and create opportunities, and we go beyond what's expected to establish, build and nurture long-term relationships.
By seeing beyond and going beyond, we help great businesses become exceptional.
Sovereign Capital Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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New 2nd Capital
New York, United StatesNew 2ND Capital is a private equity firm which invests in middle market companies through GP-led secondaries transactions in North America, including continuation funds and fund restructurings. New 2ND Capital has over US$1.25 billion assets under management per December 31, 2021. The firm is currently investing its second fund.
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PPMAmerica
Chicago, United StatesPPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a client-focused investment manager. PPM has the experience and resources to provide our clients with investment solutions across markets, including fixed income, private equity and commercial real estate. However, like a smaller shop, PPM remains nimble, investment-led and responsive to the opportunities that our teams discover together. Our mission is to deliver specific client solutions and service to investors around the world with the goal of meeting investors’ unique investment objectives. In addition, PPM employees are committed to building our community and supporting local nonprofits that strengthen families and increase economic opportunities.
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Investcorp
New York, United StatesInvestcorp is a global investment manager, specializing in alternative investments across four asset classes: Private Equity (Mid-Market Buyouts, Growth Investments, and GP Staking), Real Assets (Infrastructure and Real Estate), Credit (CLOs, Broadly Syndicated Loans & Structured Credit, and Middle-Market Direct Lending), and Liquid Strategies (Absolute Return Investments and Insurance Asset Management).
Since our inception in 1982, we have focused on generating attractive returns for our clients and seeking to create long-term value in our portfolio companies by adopting a disciplined investment process, employing talented professionals, and utilizing the resources of a global institution with an innovative approach.
We invest capital in our products and strategies, aligning interests with our clients and other stakeholders. We pursue sustainable value creation through our investments and in the communities in which we operate and take pride in partnering with clients to deliver tailored solutions for their needs.
Today, Investcorp manages $52 billion in assets, including assets managed by third party managers. Investcorp has 14 offices in the US, Europe, GCC and Asia, including, India, China, Japan and Singapore and employs approximately 500 people from 50 nationalities globally.
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Värde Partners
Minneapolis, United StatesVärde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested more than $100 billion across the credit quality and liquidity spectrum in both public and private markets. Värde currently manages approximately $13 billion in assets with teams in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific focused on Corporate & Traded Credit, Real Estate, and Financial Services & Diversified Private Credit.
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Lexington Partners
New York, United StatesLexington Partners
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Palamon Capital Partners
London, United KingdomPalamon Capital Partners is a private equity partnership. We invest throughout Europe in service-orientated businesses with high growth potential. With €1.3 billion of funds under management, we are backed by some of the biggest investment institutions in the world.
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iCapital Advisors
New York, United StatesiCapital is the leading global fintech company powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. We have transformed how the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access for clients to private investments, including equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, structured investments, annuities, and risk-managed solutions. We do this through intuitive, end-to-end technology and supporting services; education tools and resources; and robust diligence, compliance, and portfolio analytics capabilities.
Our solutions enable organizations to streamline and scale their operational infrastructure for alternative investments and to provide access to direct investments and feeder funds at lower minimums through simplified digital workflows.
Follow us for leading market commentary, insightful thought leadership, data-driven research and education as we democratize alternatives to expand beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio.
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Capital Dynamics
Zug, SwitzerlandCapital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including private equity (primaries, secondaries and co-investments), private credit, and clean energy. Created in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 14 billion in assets under management and advisement[1], and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 12 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia [2]. Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investing, receiving the highest marks from the PRI for its Investment & Stewardship Policy, and investment strategies. For more information, please visit: www.capdyn.com
[1]As of June 30, 2023. Assets Under Management are calculated based on the total commitments as of the final closing date for all funds currently managed by Capital Dynamics, including amounts that have been distributed. Assets Under Advisement includes assets for which Capital Dynamics provides services such as reporting, monitoring and risk management.
[2] As of September 2023.
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