
W Capital Partners
Description
W Capital Partners is a prominent New York-based private equity firm specializing in providing liquidity solutions and growth capital within the private markets. Established in 2001, the firm primarily operates in the secondary market, acquiring direct portfolios of private equity investments from a diverse range of sellers, including financial institutions, corporations, and other private equity investors. Concurrently, W Capital also makes direct investments in private companies, offering essential growth capital and liquidity to their shareholders. This dual approach allows them to address varied capital needs across the private equity ecosystem.
The firm's investment strategy is highly focused on delivering flexible capital solutions. They aim to provide exit flexibility for existing private equity shareholders while simultaneously supporting the growth trajectories of private companies. W Capital's investment scope is broad, encompassing various industries such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrials. Their expertise lies in structuring tailored transactions that meet the specific and often complex requirements of both sellers seeking liquidity and companies in need of strategic capital for expansion.
Since its inception, W Capital Partners has demonstrated significant scale and impact in the private equity landscape. The firm has successfully completed over 100 transactions, showcasing its extensive experience and active participation in the market. Furthermore, W Capital has raised substantial capital, accumulating over $4.5 billion in committed capital across six distinct funds. This robust financial backing underscores their capacity to execute large-scale transactions and maintain a strong presence as a leading liquidity provider.
W Capital typically targets equity investments ranging from $10 million to over $100 million per transaction. These investments are generally directed towards companies with enterprise values that fall within the $100 million to $1 billion-plus range. This strategic focus enables them to engage with a wide spectrum of mature private companies, providing crucial capital that facilitates shareholder liquidity and fuels corporate growth initiatives.
Investor Profile
W Capital Partners has backed more than 29 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series E, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Security.
- Typical check size: $10M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (28%)
- Series E (21%)
- Series D (21%)
- Series F (10%)
- Private Equity (7%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series B (3%)
- Angel (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (93%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Manufacturing
- Security
- Marketing
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications
- Internet
- Saas
- Advertising
- Analytics
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