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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.

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Private equity’s macro headache

As economic and geopolitical concerns permeate, GPs are arming themselves against fundraising uncertainty.

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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.

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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

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Corsair brings on former Citi exec, NY official

The New York-based private equity firm is adding to its advisory team

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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.

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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.

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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

marker icon550 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, 10022, United States
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Contacts

NameJob titleLocationEmail
Key Contact
user imageMs. Raya Ghandour
Job titlePrincipal, Investor Relations
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
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user imageMr. Marwan Karam
Job titlePartner and Head of Investor Relations
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
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user imageMr. Benjamin Phillips
Job titleManaging Director
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
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user imageMs. Candice Wong
Job titlePrincipal, Investments
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
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Corsair funds managed

Closed funds: 18

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Close dateMay 2025
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Close dateApr 2024
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Close dateJun 2021
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Palamon nets 13x in 13 years on Towry

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