Switzerland-based private equity firm Partners Group announced on Tuesday that it has successfully launched its fifth direct private equity program, exceeding its $15 billion target. This new program aims to invest across various sectors including technology, health and life sciences, consumer goods, and services.
Partners Group $15B PE : Key Commitments and Strategy
The program encompasses commitments to Partners Group’s fifth private equity fund, known as Partners Group Direct Equity V, as well as to client solutions and open-ended funds aligned with the same direct private equity strategy, according to a statement from the firm.
“I am grateful to our clients for their continued trust in our transformational investing approach, which is highlighted by the successful close of our fifth direct private equity program above its target,” said Partners Group Head of Private Equity Wolf Scheider. “We have a long track record of applying our industrial mindset to build market-leading businesses that can capitalize on growth trends.”
Initial Investments
The Partners Group $15B PE program has already commenced capital deployment, making significant commitments to several companies. These include Swiss watchmaker Breitling, North American personal protective equipment supplier SureWerx, and infrastructure inspection services provider Rosen Group.