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The risers, fallers and newcomers among the 2024 PEI 300's biggest fund managers – updated
The largest private equity fund to ever close has shifted the face of the top 10 this year, while a host of newcomers have entered the ranking.

SCRS commits $175m to private equity
The Columbia-based public pension fund has backed three private equity funds.

SBCERS reveals fresh commitments
SBCERS has revealed two commitments to Kohlberg & Company and KPS Capital Partners.

PennSERS re-ups with KPS-managed distressed funds
The Pennsylvania public pension has committed a further $100m to KPS Capital Partners funds.

Fubon Life confirms $50m commitment
The Taiwan-based insurance company has backed a private equity fund.

TRSL confirms $75m commitment
The Baton Rouge-based public pension has made a new commitment to private equity.

Cathay Life Insurance approves $146m in commitments
The Taiwan-based insurance company has backed two private equity funds.

OpEx Awards 22: Americas Upper mid-market winner – KPS Capital Partners
KPS Capital Partners’ successful turnaround of TaylorMade Golf Company resulted in the business’s enterprise value increasing four-fold.
KPS Capital Partners contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleHead of Investor Relations & Marketing | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleVice President, Marketing & Investor Relations | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleMarketing Coordinator, Marketing & Investor Relations | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleCo-Founder and Managing Partner | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
KPS Capital Partners funds managed
Funds in market: 2
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Open date- | Strategy | |
Fund size | Open date- | Strategy | |
Closed funds: 9
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Close dateNov 2023 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateNov 2023 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateOct 2019 | Strategy | |
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