Partners Group

Partners Group is a leading global private markets firm managing approximately $150 billion in assets. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Baar-Zug, Switzerland, Partners Group is one of the largest private markets investment managers in the world and one of few firms in the industry that is publicly listed, trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Investment Strategy

Partners Group has evolved from a fund-of-funds manager into an integrated private markets platform that emphasizes direct equity and debt investments alongside its fund allocation activities. The firm’s investment programs span private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure across global markets.

In private equity, Partners Group invests through direct equity acquisitions, co-investments alongside general partners, and selective primary fund commitments. The firm has built an extensive direct investing capability, managing platform companies across industrials, healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. Partners Group’s direct private equity business focuses on mid-market transactions where the firm can drive value creation through active ownership.

The private credit platform covers direct lending, junior capital, and structured finance. Partners Group’s real estate business invests in property assets across residential, office, logistics, and specialty sectors globally. The infrastructure team invests in core and core-plus infrastructure assets across energy, transportation, digital, and social infrastructure.

Private Markets Approach

Partners Group’s approach to private markets is characterized by its thematic sourcing model. The firm identifies long-term structural themes, such as digitalization, sustainability, and demographic shifts, and maps these themes to specific investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies. This thematic approach is designed to identify companies and assets positioned to benefit from secular growth trends.

The firm’s evergreen and semi-liquid product offerings have expanded access to private markets for a broader range of investors, including defined contribution plans and wealth management platforms. Partners Group’s listed entity status provides transparency into the firm’s financial performance and strategic direction.

Partners Group employs over 1,900 professionals across 20 offices worldwide, including Zug, Denver, Houston, New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, and other locations. The firm serves more than 1,000 institutional investors globally.