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Investment thesis
Genstar Capital pursues a sector-driven private equity strategy aimed at middle market companies. The firm partners with management teams and leaders, combining financial and operational experts to help portfolio companies grow, adapt quickly, and pursue opportunities. Its investment focus spans financial services, healthcare, industrials, and software sectors, emphasizing an entrepreneurial approach to building and scaling businesses.
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from 65 of 79 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ34Enterprise Software Γ26Fintech Γ26AI & Machine Learning Γ12InsurTech Γ12Advanced Manufacturing Γ11Healthtech Γ10B2B Marketplaces Γ7
HQs:United StatesΓ43
Investments Β· 79 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2016 Β· 32015 Β· 12012 Β· 15 dated
WEX provides business payment solutions, including corporate payments, mobility/fleet payments, and employee benefits offerings.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMobility & TransportationSaaSSouth Portland, US
Jeff Young(Executive Officer)inMichael D. Dubyak(Director)inRoberto Simon(Executive Officer)inMelissa Smith(CEO and President)Carlos Carriedo(Chief Operating Officer, Americas Payments & Mobility)inJay Dearborn(Chief Operating Officer, International)in
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalNorth Atlantic Capital
8am is a practice management and payments platform for legal, accounting, and professional services firms, consolidating practice management, payments, and financial tools into a single workspace.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsTA Associates
ACA is a governance, risk, and compliance advisory firm serving asset managers and investment advisers worldwide, offering regulatory consulting, managed services, and regulatory technology solutions for fund launches, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and ESG advisory.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsWhistler Capital Partners
Accruent provides software and SaaS solutions for managing facilities, assets, and the built environment, serving enterprises across industries including construction, healthcare, and energy management.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSAustin, US
Arul Elumalai(Interim President and Group President of Fortive's Facilities and Asset Lifecycle (FAL))Matt Moore(Chief Financial Officer)Melissa Monk(Chief Revenue Officer)inAron England(Chief Product and Technology Officer)inMarvin Clark(Chief Digital & Services Officer)inKristi Flores(Chief Marketing Officer, SVP Partnerships & Emerging Markets)in
Acrisure combines advisory expertise with technology to connect businesses and individuals to insurance, employee benefits, cybersecurity, payroll, and mortgage solutions.
CybersecurityFintechInsurTech
Co-investorsNewlin Ventures
Advarra provides clinical research services and technology, including institutional review board (IRB) and institutional biosafety committee (IBC) review, data monitoring, endpoint adjudication, and consulting, along with software platforms for clinical trials.
BiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSColumbia, US
Gadi Saarony(Chief Executive Officer)inDwight Van Inwegen(Chief Financial Officer)inScott Uebele(Chief Operating Officer)inMarco Capasso(Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Secretary to the Board)inLauri Carlile(Chief Research Services Officer)inBrian Hart(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsNorthlane Capital Partners
Alera Group provides employee benefits consulting and alternative funding solutions for self-funded health plans.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechInsurTechDeerfield, US
PETER MARATHAS(Executive Officer)inROB LIEBLEIN(Executive Officer)inWILLIAM CORRIGAN(Executive Officer)ALAN LEVITZ(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardCLINT BROOKS(Director)RYAN CLARK(Director)
Co-investorsFlexpoint Ford
AmeriLife is an insurance and financial services company that helps individuals and businesses obtain financial security products such as life and health insurance.
FintechInsurTechClearwater, US
James Quinn(Executive Officer)Scott Perry(Executive Officer, Director)inR. Nathan Hightower(Executive Officer)inGideon Moore(Executive Officer)inSally Rocker(Director)John Walters(Director)
Co-investorsGenstar CapitalThomas H. Lee Partners
Amwins is a wholesale insurance broker and specialty insurance distributor that provides retail agencies and insurance carriers with access to specialty markets, proprietary products, actuarial services, and program development.
InsurTechCharlotte, US
M. Steven DeCarlo(Manager)Scott M. Purviance(Manager)inStuart Szabo(Manager)
BoardBenjamin R. Sloop(Manager)Matthew Ebbel(Manager)Marc Stad(Manager)in
Co-investorsNew Mountain CapitalParthenonDragoneer Investment Group
Aperture LLC provides digital forensic investigation and expert witness services for civil, criminal, and family law matters, recovering and analyzing digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud accounts, and vehicle systems.
CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechAnn Arbor, US
Apex Group is an independent investment advisory firm specializing in alternatives and private markets, providing institutional investors with advisory services across asset classes including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and digital assets.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSector Agnostic
Co-investorsTA Associates
Arrowhead Electrical Parts is a worldwide distributor of aftermarket replacement electrical parts serving dealers, distributors, repair shops, and small businesses.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsGenstar Capital
Artivest ran an online investment platform in the United States that gave investors access to private equity and hedge fund offerings.
FintechNew York, US
James WaldingerSwan Chang(Executive Officer)Stephanie Xethalis(Executive Officer)
BoardNellie Levchin(Director)Edward Brandman(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAnthemis VentureRRE Ventures
AssetMark provides portfolio management solutions and investment consulting services to independent financial advisors, offering curated investment strategies, rigorous due diligence on investment managers, and personalized practice-based advisory support.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSConcord, US
Charles Goldman(Manager)in
Co-investorsLovell Minnick
AWL is an insurance distribution technology company that connects consumers searching for insurance online with licensed agents and operates an independent insurance agency.
InsurTechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSAustin, US
Bullhorn provides recruitment and staffing software, including an AI suite called Amplify, that unifies clients, candidates, and jobs for staffing agencies of all sizes.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSBoston, US
Art Papas(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersGenstar CapitalStone PointOhio Innovation Fund
Cerity Partners provides investment management and wealth advisory services to individuals and families, offering full portfolio management, coordination with existing advisors, or advisory guidance.
Fintech
Jessica Farrell(Partner)inKurt Miscinski(CEO & President)in
Co-investorsLightyearW Capital PartnersWarburg PincusWest Coast Financial
Cetera provides support and affiliation services for financial professionals and institutions, including financial advisors.
FintechDenver, US
Greg Olson(Executive Officer)inErinn Ford(Executive Officer)inStan Smiley(Executive Officer)Bernie Breton(Executive Officer)inLisa Gok(Executive Officer)inLarry Roth(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsLightyear
Clarience Technologies engineers safety, visibility, and digital solutions for transportation fleets and vehicles, serving commercial trucks, emergency services, transit, and law enforcement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Brian Kupchella(Chief Executive Officer)Robert Willing(Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Sniegocki(Executive Vice President, Engineering & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsLeonard Green
Community Brands (Momentive) offers an AI-powered software platform for nonprofits and associations, unifying tools for association management, events, learning, fundraising, and member and donor engagement.
AI & Machine LearningImpact & Social GoodSaaS
ConnectiveRx provides hub services, patient support, and patient affordability programs that help pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients access and stay on prescribed therapies.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsForesite Capital
ConstructConnect provides software and data services to support the construction industry.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCincinnati, US
Buck Brody(President & Chief Executive Officer)inJennifer Johnson(Chief Product Officer)inGaurav Singal(Chief Technology Officer)in
Cyncly operates a connected ecosystem of software and design tools for manufacturers and retailers in the kitchen, bath, flooring, and windows/doors/glass industries.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsTA Associates
Co-investorsGolub Growth
Docupace provides workflow automation and document management software for financial services firms, wealth management companies, and their advisors to reduce paperwork, improve compliance, and streamline operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew Jersey, US
Co-investorsFTV CapitalTVC Capital
Enverus provides a mineral rights management and oil and gas investment platform for tracking wells, revenue, and mineral assets across portfolios.
Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaS
Manuj Nikhanjin
Co-investorsAccel-KKRCross Creek AdvisorsInsight PartnersLighthouse Network Ventures Llc
Clario provides endpoint technologies and software for clinical trial management, serving pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, CROs, and clinical trial sites globally.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianSignet Healthcare Partners
Financial Horizons is a partner organization for independent financial advisors, providing expert services, financial products, and business support tools.
Fintech
First Eagle is an investment management firm that builds portfolios through fundamental, bottom-up security analysis complemented by macroeconomic research.
FintechNew York, US
Andrew Gundlach(Director)Michael Kellen(Director)Jean-Luc Gravel(Director)Peter Seligmann(Director)Tom Hill(Director)Bridget Macaskill(Director)
Co-investorsSofina
Flourish Research operates a network of clinical trial research sites specializing in patient recruitment and retention across therapeutic areas including cardiometabolic disease, neuroscience, oncology, and infectious diseases.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBirmingham, US
iA American (iA American Warranty Group) provides F&I (finance and insurance) products for franchise and independent dealers, including vehicle protection plans for automotive, motorcycle, powersports, and RV, along with profit participation programs, dealer training, and income development services.
FintechInsurTechMobility & Transportation
B2B direct marketer of radio frequency, microwave, and fiber optic connectors, cables, and components.
Co-investorsWindjammer Capital
BoldTrail is a technology ecosystem for real estate professionals that integrates front and back office operations to support business scaling.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Co-investorsAmbina PartnersLovell Minnick
Insurity builds cloud-based software platforms and AI-enabled workflows for property and casualty insurers, MGAs, and Lloyd's managing agencies to manage operations, underwriting, and risk.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsTA Associates
JSSI provides hourly cost maintenance programs, maintenance tracking software, parts procurement, and aircraft financing services for private business jet owners and operators.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChicago, US
Neil Book(Chairman & CEO)in
Co-investorsGenstar Capital
Lightspeed Systems provides software and services to schools for network security, student safety monitoring, and IT budget management.
CybersecurityEdTechSaaS
MASA (Medical Access & Service Advantage) offers prepaid membership plans that cover out-of-pocket costs for emergency air and ground medical transportation, such as ambulance bills.
HealthtechInsurTech
Mercer Advisors provides wealth and financial management services, offering sophisticated investment strategies historically used by ultra-high net worth individuals to a broader family clientele.
Fintech
Co-investorsWP Global Partners
MidCap Financial provides flexible financing solutions for various client types and opportunities, leveraging industry expertise to deliver tailored credit products.
Fintech
Co-investorsMidCap Financial Investment
Netsmart provides behavioral health information technology solutions and advocacy services supporting the expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and integrated mental health care delivery.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHealthtechMental HealthSaaS
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersSpectrum Equity
Numerix provides financial software platforms and analytics for derivatives, fixed income, structured finance, and convertible bond trading and risk management, serving financial institutions and institutional investors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSFair Lawn, US
Company offering thermal management solutions using synthetic jet technology for electronics cooling applications.
Austin, US
David Kollen(Executive Officer)Tom Dalton(Executive Officer)Steve Farrell(Executive Officer)Stuart Sorensen(Executive Officer)James A, Balthazar(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Darbin(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBraemar Energy VenturesGE Energy Financial ServicesRho Ventures
Obsidian Specialty builds reinsurance programs and partnerships, connecting reinsurers, MGAs, and brokers through bespoke program structures and quota share retention models.
FintechInsurTech
William Jewett(Chief Executive Officer)Craig Rappaport(President and Chief Operating Officer)in
OEC provides software solutions and services for the automotive aftermarket and collision repair industries, connecting dealers, repair shops, and parts suppliers through digital platforms for parts procurement, ordering, and repair management.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCleveland, US
Co-investorsFrancisco Partners
OTC Industrial Technologies is a one-stop industrial and manufacturing solutions supplier serving diverse industries across the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Palomar is a specialty insurance company offering property and casualty insurance products to individuals and businesses across five categories: Earthquake, Casualty, Inland Marine and Property, Crop, and Surety and Credit.
FintechInsurTechLa Jolla, US
PDI Technologies provides software and data solutions for convenience retail and petroleum wholesale businesses to manage operations, supply chain, and customer experience across 60+ countries.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Greg GilkersoninJimmy Frangis(CEO, PDI)inDouglas Henderson(Chief Strategy Officer)inLinnea Geiss(Chief Operating Officer)inNicole Wu(Chief Financial Officer)inBeth Strickland(Chief Human Resources Officer)in
Co-investorsLuminateTA Associates
PlayMetrics offers an all-in-one club management software platform for youth soccer clubs, centralizing club management workflows in a single hub.
SaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsBoulder Ventures
PRA Health Sciences (prahs.com) is a contract research organization for clinical drug development, acquired by ICON plc in 2021.
Co-investorsThe Argentum Group
Pretium is a manufacturing and packaging solutions provider with production facilities across North America and Europe serving product makers, fillers, and distributors.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew MaterialsUnknown from this page, US
Procure Analytics is a data-enabled group purchasing organization specializing in indirect procurement and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) spend management for member organizations.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsBregal Sagemount
Prometheus Group provides enterprise software solutions for maintenance, logistics, asset performance, and operational safety in industrial and manufacturing environments.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsLeonard GreenTA Associates
Signant Health provides software platforms and clinical trial solutions for life sciences companies to manage patient-reported outcomes, evidence generation, and digital endpoints in drug development programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
BiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSBlue Bell, US
Roger Smith(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGenstar CapitalForesite Capital
Sonnys Direct is an e-commerce platform that allows customers to upload or photograph product images to find matching items in its catalog.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
Sphera provides integrated software, data, and consulting services for managing environmental, health, safety, sustainability, and supply chain risks across enterprise operations.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Paul Marushka(Founding CEO and President)in
Co-investorsBlackstone
Stack Sports is a platform ecosystem serving youth and adult sports organizations, providing software solutions for league management, team administration, and athlete development across 25+ integrated brands.
FintechSaaSSports Tech
Tecomet provides design and prototyping services to help companies develop and validate new product concepts, with capabilities spanning from early-stage design through full-scale manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsCharlesbank Capital Partners
TekniPlex Consumer Products manufactures packaging and dispensing solutions including cups, lids, trays, egg cartons, and sealing products for food, beverage, personal care, and industrial markets.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsWayne, US
Brenda Chamulak(President and CEO)inSuj Mehta(CEO, TekniPlex Healthcare)inEldon Schaffer(CEO, TekniPlex Consumer Products)inChuck Pfister(Chief Financial Officer)David Waksman(Chief Legal Officer)inRahul Goturi(Chief Information Officer)in
Telestream provides media workflow and measurement technologies for creating, processing, and delivering digital media.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsBand of Angels
TERREPOWER is a sustainable manufacturing company that remanufactures and extends the life of essential products to reduce waste, operating within the circular economy.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantech
The SEER Group is a holding company that acquires and operates multiple portfolio companies while maintaining their independent operations and cultures, providing operational support and guidance across the group.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticPacific Northwest, US
Darrin Erdahl(Founder)Eric Beardemphl(Founder)Harish Ramalingam(Chief Executive Officer)inKevin Krueger(Chief Operations Officer)in
insightsoftware develops financial planning, accounting, and operations software for the Office of the CFO.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Chris JurasekinJennifer Warawain
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Vector Cares is an initiative from Vector Solutions that offers free interactive online eLearning courses on social awareness and community-focused topics.
EdTechGovTechSaaSTampa, US
Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners
Woods Equipment manufactures tractor-mounted attachments and implements for agricultural use, designed and tested for durability and performance in field conditions.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardwareImpact & Social GoodOregon, US
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Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 21
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genstar Capital Partners Fund, XI, LPLPs: Empire State Development β New York Ventures | 2023 | β | β | 1.08x | 0.09x |
| Genstar Capital Partners XILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +5 more | 2023 | β | β | 1.14x | 0.08x |
| Genstar Capital Partners XIrLPs: Orange County Employees Retirement System | 2023 | β | β | 1.20x | 0.09x |
| Genstar Capital XILPs: Northern LGPS | 2023 | β | β | 1.23x | 0.00x |
| Genstar XI Opportunities FundLPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System | 2023 | β | β | 1.15x | 0.02x |
| Genstar XI Opportunities Fund I, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | β | β | 1.16x | 0.04x |
| Genstar Capital Partners XLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System +6 more | 2021 | β | β | 1.10x | 0.04x |
| Genstar Capital Partners X Opportunities ProgramLPs: Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association | 2021 | β | β | 1.23x | 0.06x |
| Genstar Capital XLPs: Northern LGPS | 2021 | β | β | 1.11x | 0.00x |
| Genstar X Opportunities Fund ILPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2021 | β | 8.8% | 1.27x | 0.06x |
| Genstar Capital IXLPs: Northern LGPS | 2019 | β | β | 1.99x | 0.69x |
| Genstar Capital Partners IXLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Northern LGPS +6 more | 2019 | β | β | 2.17x | 1.07x |
| Genstar Capital Partners IX Opportunities ProgramLPs: Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association | 2019 | β | 20.4% | 2.13x | 0.93x |
| Genstar IX Opportunities Fund ILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2019 | β | 20.1% | 2.10x | 0.93x |
| Genstar Capital Partners VIIILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Nebraska Investment Council +1 more | 2017 | β | 24.5% | 2.66x | 1.23x |
| Genstar VIII Opportunities FundLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System | 2017 | β | 19.5% | 2.68x | 1.41x |
| Genstar VIII Opportunities Fund ILPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System | 2017 | β | 17.6% | 1.60x | 0.29x |
| Genstar Capital Partners VI, L.P.LPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2011 | β | 36.6% | 2.02x | 2.02x |
| Genstar Capital Partners V, LP LBOLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2007 | β | 15.5% | 2.41x | 2.41x |
| Genstar Capital Partners IV, L.P.LPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2004 | β | 8.3% | 1.51x | 1.51x |
| Genstar Captial Partners VIILPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | β | β | β | 2.54x | 2.03x |
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
- How many investments has Genstar made?
- Genstar has 79 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Genstar invest at?
- Genstar invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Genstar focus on?
- Genstar focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Genstar located?
- Genstar is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Genstar lead rounds?
- Yes, Genstar leads investment rounds.
- Who does Genstar co-invest with?
- Genstar most often shares deals with TA Associates, Foresite Capital, Insight Partners, among 46 tracked co-investors.
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