
Cogenuity Partners, LLC Closes Inaugural Fund with $425 Million in Capital Commitments
– Cogenuity Partners (“Cogenuity” or the “Firm”) has closed its inaugural fund, Cogenuity Fund I LP, with $425 million in total capital commitments.
– The Fund received strong investor interest from a diverse group of limited partners, including endowments, foundations, insurance companies, funds-of-funds, and strategic investors.
– Founded in 2024 and based in San Francisco, Cogenuity focuses on businesses in high-value manufacturing, infrastructure solutions, critical industrial services, and industrial technology.
– The firm’s Collaborative Operations (“CoOp”) Program integrates investment expertise with operational experience to support value creation.
– Cogenuity is led by Managing Partner and Founder Dan Delaney, an experienced investor in the advanced industrial sector.
– “We are grateful for the support of our investors who share Cogenuity’s conviction in building and supporting advanced industrial businesses essential to our shared future, along with our vision for combining collaboration and ingenuity to deliver attractive results,” said Dan Delaney.
– “At Cogenuity, we have built our team and our Cogenuity CoOp Program in an effort to support the unique needs of our partners – bringing a customized approach aimed at building industry-leading businesses and helping management teams meet their goals,” added Daniel Niccum, Managing Partner.
– The Fund has already made its first investment in United Safety & Survivability Corporation (“USSC”) and supported its acquisition of Dafo Vehicle.
– William Blair served as the exclusive financial advisor and placement agent for the Fund, with Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal counsel.