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57 Stars

Fund of funds

Arlington · Late Stage · 27 people tracked

Also known as 57 STARS LLC

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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 Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Late Stage
HQ
Arlington, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2005
AUM
$3.7B
Tracked investments
3

Team · 27 people

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What they invest in

from 2 of 3 portfolio companies

AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1E-commerce ×1Marketplaces ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1

HQs:Ireland×1India×1United States×1

Investments · 3 tracked

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By year:2022 · 12021 · 23 dated

Droomdroom.inin𝕏Jul 2021

Droom is an AI-driven e-commerce platform for buying and selling automobiles in India, offering services for both pre-owned and new vehicles.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationDelhi, IN

Sandeep Aggarwal(Founder)in

Co-investorsDG Ventures, Inc.LightboxBEENEXTDigital GarageToyota Tsusho

Natural World Productsnaturalworldproducts.comin𝕏Aug 2021

Natural World Products manufactures peat-free composts and soil conditioners from diverted organic waste, serving agricultural and horticultural markets with circular economy alternatives to traditional peat-based growing media.

AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechIreland, IE

Co-investorsAra PartnersMML Growth Capital Partners Ireland

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Fundamentum

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5

as of Mar 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
57 Stars Global Opportunity Fund (NYSCRF)LPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2020——1.19x0.29x
57 Stars Global Opportunity Fund 5 - Direct Impact, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2020——0.82x0.00x
57 Stars Emerging Europe Fund (NYSCRF), LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2009——1.57x0.85x
57 Stars Global Opportunities Fund 2 (CalPERS), LLCLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System2009—5.9%1.44x0.98x
57 Stars Global Opportunities Fund, LLCLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System2007—5.9%1.37x1.34x

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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