Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: One Equity Partners (OEP), a private equity firm with over $10bn in AUM, has raised $2.75 billion in commitments for its One Equity Partners VIII (OEP VIII) fund.
"Thanks to strong demand from investors, the fund was significantly oversubscribed, and the hard cap was increased," said a press release from the middle-market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe.
"We are grateful for the support from our investors and remain focused on our signature 'Transformative Combination' strategy in which we merge complementary, like-sized businesses to create market leaders, and do so with the modest use of leverage," said Dick Cashin, President, and Founder of One Equity Partners. "This approach has historically helped our portfolio withstand a variety of economic conditions and allowed us to be nimble and opportunistic during periods of short-term volatility."
OEP VIII is the firm's largest independent fund to date since OEP completed its spin-out from JP Morgan in 2015. The fund attracted commitments from limited partners in 25 countries around the world, including financial institutions, public and private pension plans, asset managers, funds of funds, insurance companies, family offices, high net-worth individuals, and foundations.
"OEP will continue to target equity investments between $30 million and $300 million in technology, industrial, and healthcare businesses ac...................... To view our full article Click here
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