Corsair overview
Stories about Corsair

GPs in crisis: GPs bulk up their operational capabilities
Investing in talent and tech will be high on the list of priorities for GPs hoping to weather the coming economic storm.

Private equity’s macro headache
As economic and geopolitical concerns permeate, GPs are arming themselves against fundraising uncertainty.
Corsair and Palamon take equal stakes in Currencies Direct
The US and UK firms will split the majority stake and share two board seats in the UK foreign exchange company.
Blackstone and Corsair Capital invest in First Eagle
New York private equity firms’ investment provides an exit for TA Associates after an eight year holding period
Corsair brings on former Citi exec, NY official
The New York-based private equity firm is adding to its advisory team
Corsair eyes finish line for fundraise
The financial services-specialist has collected more than $900m but will need an additional fundraising extension from LPs to get to its $1.5bn target.
FIG deals present ‘once in 50 years’ opportunity
Discounted valuations for financial services providers offer potential returns that outpace all other industries, according to a new study by Corsair Capital.
Corsair hires former UK trade minister
Former StanChart CEO and trade minister Mervyn Davies will source European deals for the firm, which counts StanChart as an 'important' LP.
Corsair contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titlePrincipal, Investor Relations | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titlePartner and Head of Investor Relations | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleManaging Director | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titlePrincipal, Investments | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email |
Corsair funds managed
Closed funds: 18
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Close dateMay 2025 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateApr 2024 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateJun 2021 | Strategy | |
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After planting a flag in NYC, BCI private equity sets its sights on Europe
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Ukraine invasion takes its toll: Story of the Year
At the start of the year, private markets participants were forced to assess their Russian exposure – today, the impact of the conflict continues to ripple through the industry and broader global economy.
PEI Awards 2019: Secondaries winners
Presenting two new global categories of Preferred Equity and Direct Secondaries, plus winners across LP Sale and GP-led Deal of the Year, and more.
Palamon books 3.3x on Eneas
Nordic firm Norvestor has agreed to acquire the Scandinavian energy services supplier for an undisclosed sum.
Palamon nets 13x in 13 years on Towry
The firm kept hold of the independent wealth manager – its longest-held portfolio company to date – to take advantage of regulatory changes.
Market volatility poses challenges for 2016 deals
Reports from PwC and Clifford Chance cite concerns around market volatility as reasons for a challenging 2016 for deal-makers.