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57 Stars

Fund of funds

Arlington · Late Stage · 22 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 Aug 25, 2026.

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

Team · 22 people

from the firm's website

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 Ventures20201.19x0.29x
57 Stars Global Opportunity Fund 5 - Direct Impact, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures20200.82x0.00x
57 Stars Emerging Europe Fund (NYSCRF), LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures20091.57x0.85x
57 Stars Global Opportunities Fund 2 (CalPERS), LLCLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System20095.9%1.44x0.98x
57 Stars Global Opportunities Fund, LLCLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System20075.9%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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