– Siguler Guff has raised more than $3bn for its small buyout strategy.
More than $2.3bn was raised through commingled vehicles, including Small Buyout Opportunities Fund VI.
– Nearly $700m was raised through separately managed accounts.
– The fundraising received strong support from both existing and new investors.
– Fund VI targets established U.S. companies with less than $200m in annual revenue and typically up to $50m in EBITDA.
– The strategy focuses on businesses with leading positions in niche markets, often founder- or family-owned companies with long operating histories.
– Siguler Guff partners with experienced private equity sponsors through fund commitments and select direct equity co-investments.
– Since launching its small business strategy in 2006, Siguler Guff has committed more than $10bn across 1,000+ U.S. companies.
– The portfolio companies collectively employ more than 400,000 people.
– Kevin Kester, Partner and Co-Managing Partner of Small Business Investments: “Supporting family- and founder-owned American businesses as they professionalize and grow continues to offer an enduring investment opportunity.”
– Jonathan Wilson, Partner and Co-Managing Partner of Small Business Investments: “Deep relationships and specialized expertise can create a meaningful advantage” in identifying opportunities and partnering with high-quality sponsors and companies.
– Drew Guff, Co-Managing Partner and CIO: The record close reflects the scale, maturity and success of Siguler Guff’s small buyout franchise, built over more than two decades.
