Corsair Capital

Corsair Capital is a specialist investment firm that operates in private markets through two platforms, buyouts and infrastructure. It describes itself as a partner to management teams and shareholders, not only a source of money. Its buyout work centres on growing companies in North America and Europe that sit in the changing financial services sector.

What Corsair Capital offers

• Buyout investing: takes stakes in financial and business services companies.
• Infrastructure investing: combines sector knowledge with traditional equity sponsorship in value-added infrastructure businesses.
• Operating platforms: holds and builds companies such as Corsair European Insurance Services.
• Co-investment: offers investors the chance to join deals alongside its funds.

Who it serves

The firm serves investors looking for private markets exposure and companies seeking a shareholder that stays involved. Recent activity includes a continuation vehicle covering Idnow, Redpin and Zedra, the setting up of a European insurance services business, and the sale of Oakbridge Insurance.

Key facts

• Based in: New York
• Regions: North America and Europe
• Platforms: Buyouts and Infrastructure