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State of Michigan confirms $468m in commitments
The US-based pension approved four commitments, including two to Genstar Capital.

LACERS commits to emerging managers
The pension will commit up to $205m to its emerging manager program.

SamCERA proposes new target allocation to PE
The California-based pension also approved a new PE fund commitment.

Genstar closes $12.6bn fund
Genstar Capital has announced a final close for Genstar Capital Partners XI.

Cathay Life Insurance continues partnership with Insight Partners and Genstar Capital
The Taiwan-based insurance company has backed two private equity funds.

TRSL Partners with BC Partners and Genstar Capital
The Baton Rouge pension has backed two private equity vehicles.

Genstar targets as much as $13bn for latest flagship
The mid-market firm raised around $10.2bn for its predecessor flagship in April last year.

Side Letter: Genstar's $12bn; Glendower removes hard-cap; SPAC woes
Fundraising updates for Genstar, Glendower and Providence, plus why CFIUS could throw a spanner in the works for anyone considering a SPAC. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Genstar Capital contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titlePrincipal, Investor Solutions | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email |
Job titleChief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Operations | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email | |
Job titleManaging Director | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email | |
Job titlePresident and Managing Partner | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email | |
Genstar Capital funds managed
Closed funds: 9
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Close dateMay 2023 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateMay 2021 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateMar 2019 | Strategy | |
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Side Letter: GIC's allocation uplift
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CFOs tackle growing demand for ESG data
Whether they have access to in-house ESG resources or external experts, effective data management remains a priority for chief financial officers.
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In a cash-strapped market, Canada's CDPQ is attempting partial sales of its PE portfolio to generate liquidity. Plus: CalPERS posted a return last year despite losses in PE and real estate; and why APAC buyers are pushing for insurance coverage. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Mid-market funds excel in PEI 300 fundraising barometer
Funds that focused on mid-market buyouts saw significant gains in this year’s ranking.
Side Letter: Silver Lake's $19bn; Apollo's 'maniacal focus'; VC's female fundraisers
Silver Lake is on track to surpass its previous flagship fund size. Plus: Apollo is leaning into APAC and Middle Eastern LP bases; and advice for women looking to raise funds. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: ESG's cost elephant; Apex's MJ acquisition; debt's continuation capital
Cost attribution for ESG data collection is creating friction in some quarters. Plus: Apex Group has agreed to acquire parts of MJ Hudson; and debt is helping fill a shortfall in the continuation fund space. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Fund admin feeding frenzy; Korea's MMAA names CIO; Sig Guff's EM close
Fund admin businesses are hot property, with Apex Group and Cinven among those pursuing targets. Plus: Siguler Guff has closed its first direct investment EM fund and PE buyers are looking to strike a German football deal. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
TCDRS approves $275m in commitments
The US public pension fund has backed three North American buyout vehicles.