NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BTG Pactual Asset Management, a global investment platform with US$ 177 billion in AUM/AUA (as of Q4, 2023), announced today that it finalized fundraising for its BTG Pactual Strategic Capital (“Strat Cap”) investment strategy. The strategy closed on more than US$ 1 billion in total capital commitments, inclusive of US$ 395 million to a Fund LP and over US$ 600 million in co-investments.
Strat Cap is a strategy within BTG Pactual’s International Private Markets (“IPM”) group and is an opportunistic investment strategy focused on asset-oriented businesses, bringing a partnership approach to investing in both sponsor backed and non-sponsor businesses.
Strat Cap has a flexible mandate with an ability to invest across the capital structure, from common equity through senior secured debt, allowing solutions to be tailored to individual business or transaction requirements. Strat Cap generally targets investments of US$ 50 million to US$ 150 million, but can scale up to US$ 400 million or more, in companies with enterprise values from US$ 75 million to US$ 4 billion. Strat Cap’s target sectors include infrastructure adjacent, essential services, and other defensive industries.
James Frank, Head of Strat Cap at BTG Pactual, said, “I am very pleased to announce this successful first vintage. Since the launch of the strategy, we have demonstrated how our collaborative, partnership-based approach to working with sponsors, management teams and business owners can drive value. We look forward to continuing to serve this growing marketplace.”
Gerrity Lansing, Managing Director, Partner and Head of IPM at BTG Pactual, said, “Congratulations to the Strat Cap team, whose combined expertise and disciplined approach has positioned this strategy for growth. We look forward to continuing to attract a strong pipeline of customized capital solutions moving forward.”
About BTG Pactual Strategic Capital
BTG Pactual Strategic Capital (“Strat Cap”) is an opportunistic investment strategy focused on asset-oriented businesses. Strat Cap partners with sponsors, management teams and business owners to create value. Strat Cap is led by a seasoned investment team with relevant experience in private equity, credit, and structured solutions. Strat Cap is a part of the BTG Pactual International Private Markets group, which has US$ 6.9 billion in assets and commitments (as of Q1, 2024).
About BTG Pactual
BTG Pactual (BPAC11) is the largest investment bank in Latin America, with a market capitalization of approximately US$ 25 billion (as of Q4, 2023), offering a diverse range of services, including Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Banking. BTG Pactual Asset Management is a division of BTG Pactual with an international presence and US$ 177 billion in assets under management and administration. Internationally recognized and awarded, BTG Pactual employs more than 7,000 people across Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, the United States, U.K., Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg (as of Q4, 2023). For more information and important disclosures: www.btgpactual.com.
