– Arcano Partners has reached the final close of Arcano Secondary Fund V (ASF V), securing €850 million in commitments, well above its initial €500 million target.
– Launched in 2024, the fund attracted strong demand from a diversified base of existing and new institutional and individual investors across Europe and the Americas.
– ASF V builds on the success of its predecessor fund, which closed in 2023 at €450 million, exceeding its original €300 million target.
– Investor demand reflects the appeal of Arcano’s value-added secondary strategy in a market characterised by persistent inefficiencies and liquidity needs.
– The fund focuses on smaller secondary transactions with lower competition, including both LP-led and GP-led deals.
– Its investment strategy targets mid-market buyouts in Europe and North America, emphasising high-quality, resilient companies and conservative leverage.
– To date, ASF V has completed more than 30 secondary transactions and several direct co-investments alongside top-tier managers.
– The fund aims to continue building a diversified portfolio across transaction types, sectors, and geographies.
– Arcano Partners’ Asset Management division has been active in the secondary market since 2009, investing across multiple market cycles.
– The firm has developed long-term partnerships with GPs and LPs in Europe and North America, recognised for its consistent sourcing capabilities.
– Arcano Partners was ranked among the top ten secondary managers globally in the HEC Paris–Dow Jones 2025 ranking.
– Ricardo Miró-Quesada, Partner and Head of Private Equity, highlighted that the fund’s success reflects strong investor confidence and the team’s more than 15 years of experience in private equity secondaries.
