57 Stars
Fund of fundsArlington · Late Stage · 22 people tracked
Also known as 57 STARS LLC
Investment thesis
57 Stars pursues a rigorous, systematic approach to identifying high-quality markets and partnerships worldwide, including regions that are often overlooked or underserved. The firm invests across private equity and venture capital in sectors characterized by long-term dynamic growth fueled by technological innovation and rapid user adoption. It emphasizes proprietary deal origination, flexible structuring capabilities, and analytical rigor in managing risk and discovering opportunity, while striving to incorporate ESG best practices throughout its investment process. The firm's name references the celestial navigation system historically used to chart a global course, reflecting its global and analytical investment philosophy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's websiteFund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Stars Global Opportunity Fund (NYSCRF)LPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2020 | — | — | 1.19x | 0.29x |
| 57 Stars Global Opportunity Fund 5 - Direct Impact, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2020 | — | — | 0.82x | 0.00x |
| 57 Stars Emerging Europe Fund (NYSCRF), LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2009 | — | — | 1.57x | 0.85x |
| 57 Stars Global Opportunities Fund 2 (CalPERS), LLCLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2009 | — | 5.9% | 1.44x | 0.98x |
| 57 Stars Global Opportunities Fund, LLCLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2007 | — | 5.9% | 1.37x | 1.34x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 57 Stars invest at?
- 57 Stars invests at the Late Stage stage.
- What sectors does 57 Stars focus on?
- 57 Stars focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 57 Stars located?
- 57 Stars is headquartered in Arlington, US.
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