Glendower Capital
Overview
Glendower Capital is a private equity firm specializing in secondary private equity investments, providing liquidity solutions to investors globally. Established in 2017, the firm has a long history of executing a range of transactions, from the acquisition of limited partnership interests to complex GP-led transactions, having completed over 175 transactions and purchased more than 1,500 fund interests since 2007. The firm manages funds with US$13 billion in assets under management, backed by leading limited partners worldwide. Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Glendower's team comprises over 80 professionals. The firm's investment strategy focuses on the private equity secondaries mid-market, targeting buyout fund investments managed by high-quality general partners. Glendower's approach provides balanced exposure to portfolio sales by limited partner investors as well as GP-led transactions. The firm has demonstrated a strong track record in the secondary private equity market, raising significant capital commitments for its funds, including US$5.8 billion for its fifth global secondary private equity fund, Glendower Capital Secondary Opportunities Fund V, in 2023. This fundraise attracted investment from a diversified and global institutional investor base of over 230 returning and new limited partners. Since January 2022, Glendower Capital has been part of CVC Capital Partners, having entered into a merger and strategic partnership to enhance combined capabilities and accelerate the development of its platforms. CVC is a leading private equity and investment advisory firm with a network of 25 offices throughout Europe, Asia, and the US, managing over €140 billion in assets under management. This partnership has further strengthened Glendower's position in the secondary private equity market, enabling the firm to leverage CVC's extensive network and resources to deliver sustainable value for its investors in this growing market segment.
Investment Focus
- Established private equity funds with high-quality general partners
- Diversified portfolios with a mix of limited partner and GP-led transactions
- Investments in buyout funds across various industries and geographies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Glendower Capital invest in?
Glendower Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Glendower Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Glendower Capital invest at?
Glendower Capital backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 50M - 500M.
Which regions does Glendower Capital invest in?
Glendower Capital invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Denmark.
What companies has Glendower Capital invested in?
Glendower Capital's portfolio includes Exterro.
How do I contact Glendower Capital?
Glendower Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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