
Partners Group
Description
Partners Group is a leading global private markets investment firm, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with a significant international footprint. Established in 1996, the firm specializes in creating value across private equity, private debt, private real estate, and private infrastructure. As of December 31, 2023, Partners Group managed an impressive USD 147 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse global client base of institutional investors. Their strategy revolves around identifying and capitalizing on global growth trends, aiming to transform businesses and assets into market leaders through active ownership and operational enhancements.
The firm's investment approach is highly diversified, encompassing direct investments, co-investments, and secondary transactions. In private equity, Partners Group typically targets mature, market-leading companies, often taking control or significant minority stakes. Their focus is on implementing strategic and operational improvements to drive sustainable growth and enhance enterprise value. Beyond equity, their expertise extends to providing flexible debt solutions, developing and managing real estate assets, and investing in essential infrastructure projects globally.
Partners Group is known for its substantial investment capacity, with typical commitments ranging from USD 50 million to USD 500 million per transaction. For larger, strategic opportunities, the firm has the capability to scale its investments to USD 1 billion or more, often through co-investment structures with its partners. This flexibility allows them to participate in a broad spectrum of deals, from mid-market buyouts to large-cap transactions across various sectors. Their commitment to active value creation, leveraging deep industry expertise and a global network, underpins their long-term investment philosophy.
Investor Profile
Partners Group has backed more than 59 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 30 rounds, about 51% of its total and boasts 21 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series C, Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, Solar.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $50M – $1000M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (47%)
- Series C (8%)
- Debt Financing (7%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Secondary Market (7%)
- Seed (5%)
- Series A (5%)
- Post Ipo Debt (3%)
- Series B (3%)
- Corporate Round (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (31%)
- Switzerland (14%)
- India (8%)
- Australia (7%)
- Spain (7%)
- France (5%)
- Germany (5%)
- China (5%)
- Singapore (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Solar
- Saas
- Health Care
- Insurtech
- Information Technology
- Energy
- Fintech
- Insurance
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