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57 Stars

About

57 Stars is an experienced investor in private equity and venture capital in global markets primarily outside of the United States. The firm was founded on the belief that there was untapped investment potential with compelling risk adjusted returns, all the while contributing to the sustainable growth of the markets, communities, and countries in which we invest.

The co-founders and senior management of the firm bring extensive experience sourcing and investing in private capital opportunities in both developed and emerging markets across alternative asset classes of growth equity, venture capital, buyout, real estate, infrastructure, secondaries, special situations, and co-investments.

Global Presence

Institutional investors look to 57 Stars for our deep experience in global private markets, proprietary deal origination and flexible structuring capabilities. We have a wide range of investors from across the globe, including public and private pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, a sovereign wealth fund, and family offices.

Recognizing the importance of on-the-ground presence for effective sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management and client relations, 57 Stars has a presence in each of Singapore, Tokyo, Beijing, Washington, DC, Munich, and San Diego.

Our Name

For centuries, navigators have relied on 57 stars, together with the North Star, to fix their location and to chart a course forward. This system of celestial navigation, and its complexity, exemplifies a nuanced global perspective, and a rigor in developing analytical systems to manage risk and discover opportunity.

The name ’57 Stars’ symbolizes our firm’s global and analytical approach to investing in markets throughout the world, many of which have been overlooked or are underserved.

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