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Partners Group

Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Baar

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Partners Group frequently co-invest with?

H.I.G. Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
Earlybird Venture Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Capvis
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Baar
Co-Investments: 2
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
North America, New York, United States, Hudson
Co-Investments: 3
TPG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Apollo
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Macquarie Group
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
CDC Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Sofinnova Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
TA Associates
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Partners Group often collaborate with?

JD
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
UW
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Partners Group?

Nozomi Networks

San Francisco, California, United States

Nozomi Networks offers a cybersecurity platform that protects operational technology, Internet of Things, and cyber‑physical systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsNetwork Security
Private EquityJul 30, 2025
PCI Pharma Services

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

PCI Pharma Services is a provider of outsourced services to the global pharmaceutical market.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Series UnknownJul 14, 2025
Climeworks

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Climeworks provides carbon removal solutions using direct air capture (DAC) technology to eliminate CO₂ directly from the atmosphere.

Carbon CaptureCleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTech
Private EquityJul 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $162,000,000
DealStack

London, England, United Kingdom

Helping Private Equity dealmaking evolve.

SeedApr 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,494,070
Gestcompost

Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain

Gestcompost which specializes in the treatment of organic and biodegradable waste.

Health Care
Private EquityApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $130,902,617
Darwinbox

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Darwinbox is an end-to-end enterprise HR software that enables enterprises to automate the entire employee lifecycle in one HR platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesMachine LearningSaaS
Private EquityMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $140,000,000
Green Flexibility

Kempten, Bayern, Germany

Green Flexibility operates as a manufacturer of extensive battery storage systems.

BatteryManufacturingRenewable Energy
Private EquityJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $411,540,840
Lumin Digital

San Ramon, California, United States

Lumin Digital provides cloud-native digital banking solutions, helping financial institutions enhance user experience and engagement.

Financial ServicesFinTechSaaSSoftware
Private EquityDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $160,000,000
Neara

Redfern, New South Wales, Australia

Neara is a cloud-based enterprise platform that makes complex analysis, design, and application access to the infrastructure industry.

AnalyticsCloud ComputingSaaSSoftware
Series COct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Akur8

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Akur8 offers a machine learning-powered insurance pricing and reserving platform for insurers.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsuranceInsurTechMachine LearningSaaS
Series CSep 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,196,722