Sagard overview
Stories about Sagard
Sagard's Unigestion PE acquisition is latest in industry consolidation trend
All of Unigestion's $12.5bn PE AUM will be consolidated with Sagard's holdings following the deal.
How LP protections play out in first-time funds' LPAs
From bad leaver clauses to provisions on launching successor funds, protections are in place for investors backing first-time funds, a panel has heard at Unigestion’s emerging managers conference.
Side Letter: GI 100 ranking; Euro fund scoops; TPG's listing
$1.2 trillion – that's the total amount of PE exposure the 100 biggest institutional investors have according to our latest GI 100 ranking, out today. Plus: Nordic Capital and Unigestion close funds and TPG eyes becoming public. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Unigestion eyes May close for debut post-acquisition fundraise
The Swiss asset manager acquired Akina Partners in February 2017 and their operations have been largely separate up until now.
Unigestion closes first direct PE fund on €255m – exclusive
Up to now the Swiss manager has focused on fund of funds, secondaries, co-investments and separately managed accounts.
Unigestion raises €300m with Union Investment
The DZ Bank investment arm will hand management of a fund of funds vehicle to the Swiss firm for the third time.
Unigestion acquires rival Akina
The Geneva-headquartered fund of funds will see its private equity portfolio grow by $3bn after the acquisition of the European mid-market firm.
Sagard contact information
Offices
1099 18th Street, Suite 2900, Denver, 80202, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Jordan Dimmock | Job titlePrincipal | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ---------- |
| Key ContactMs. Heidi Dyer | Job titleManaging Director and Chief Financial Officer | LocationGeneva, Switzerland | Email ------ |
| Key ContactMr. Larry Lance | Job titleSenior MD & Head of Development, Everwest Real Estate Investors | LocationDenver, United States | Email ---------- |
| Key ContactMr. Régis Martin | Job titleGroup Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Corporate Development | LocationGeneva, Switzerland | Email ---------- |
Sagard fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 151
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Manager ------ | Commitment dateJul 2026 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ----- | Commitment dateMar 2025 | Commitment size ------ | |
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Sagard funds managed
Funds in market: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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Closed funds: 63
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ---------- | Close dateSep 2026 | Strategy ----------- | |
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