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WP Global Partners

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Description

WP Global Partners is a distinguished institutional investor based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in private markets. The firm manages a substantial portfolio, with over $3 billion in assets under management for a diverse client base that includes institutional entities and high-net-worth individuals. Established in 2005, WP Global Partners has built a significant track record over nearly two decades, focusing on delivering long-term value through strategic capital allocation.

The firm's investment approach is multifaceted, primarily centered on three core strategies: primary fund commitments, secondary transactions, and selective co-investments. As a prominent fund-of-funds, WP Global Partners commits capital to a wide array of specialized private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds. This strategy allows them to gain diversified exposure across various sectors, geographies, and stages of private market development, leveraging the expertise of established fund managers.

Beyond fund commitments, WP Global Partners actively engages in secondary market transactions, acquiring existing limited partnership interests. This provides liquidity to sellers and allows the firm to access mature portfolios. Additionally, the firm selectively participates in direct co-investments alongside their partnered fund managers. These co-investments typically target high-conviction opportunities, often in growth equity or later-stage companies, rather than early-stage venture capital. Their disciplined, research-driven methodology underpins all investment decisions, aiming to identify compelling opportunities within the complex private capital landscape.

WP Global Partners has invested in over 100 private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds, showcasing their extensive reach and commitment to the private markets ecosystem. Their focus remains on building robust, diversified portfolios designed to meet the specific objectives of their sophisticated investor base. The firm's expertise spans the full spectrum of private capital, from sourcing and due diligence to portfolio construction and monitoring, solidifying its position as a key player in institutional private market investments.

Investor Profile

WP Global Partners has backed more than 53 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Agriculture.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (47%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Secondary Market (6%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series F (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (94%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Food Processing
  • Information Technology
  • Food And Beverage
  • Farming
  • Computer
  • Medical
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FAQ

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

Who does WP Global Partners frequently co-invest with?

Qualcomm Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
AC
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Newtown Square
Co-Investments: 1
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
NGEN Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Tao Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Catalyst Investors
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Bold Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Emil Capital Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 2
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does WP Global Partners often collaborate with?

JP
North America, Missouri, United States, Springfield
Shared Deals: 1
JW
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
TC
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Eduardo Saverin
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by WP Global Partners?

Mindful Health

Rockwall, Texas, United States

Mindful Health is a digital health company that offers mindfulness and meditation programs, online therapy, and coaching services.

Health CareMental HealthmHealth
SeedJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,453,203
Blackpoint Cyber

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Blackpoint Cyber is a provider of cybersecurity threat hunting, detection, and response technology.

ComputerCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series CJun 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $190,000,000
Carbon Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company that delivers a virtual care experience.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareMedicalmHealthMobile Apps
Series DMar 31, 2023
AliveCor

Mountain View, California, United States

AliveCor is a FDA-cleared mobile heart solution that helps save lives, save money, and brings healthcare into the 21st century.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceMobileSoftware
Series FAug 16, 2022
InterApp

Sacramento, California, United States

InterApp uses augmented reality to enable graphic designers to enhance their designs.

Augmented RealityGraphic DesignPublishing
Pre SeedJul 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Blackpoint Cyber

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Blackpoint Cyber is a provider of cybersecurity threat hunting, detection, and response technology.

ComputerCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series BMay 20, 2022
project44

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the world’s most trusted end-to-end visibility platform Movement

Enterprise SoftwareFreight ServiceSaaSSupply Chain Management
Secondary MarketDec 31, 2021
Paro

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Paro provides on-demand bookkeeping and financial services powered by AI technology.

AccountingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentFinanceFinancial ServicesFreelance
Series BJul 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
AliveCor

Mountain View, California, United States

AliveCor is a FDA-cleared mobile heart solution that helps save lives, save money, and brings healthcare into the 21st century.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceMobileSoftware
Series ENov 16, 2020
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Powerhouse

Crowley, Texas, United States

Powerhouse is a provider of national construction services, facilities maintenance and rollouts.

Building MaintenanceConstructionConsultingFacilities Support Services
Private EquityOct 3, 2019