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Genstar Capital FAQ

When was Genstar Capital founded?

Genstar Capital was founded in 1988.

What type of investor is Genstar Capital?

Genstar Capital is a private equity firm.

Where is Genstar Capital headquartered?

Genstar Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

How much capital does Genstar Capital have under management?

Genstar Capital has 50.0B USD under management.

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Genstar Capital

Genstar Capital LLC

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1900,
San Francisco, California 94111
United States
(415) 834-2350
www.gencap.com
info@gencap.com

Genstar Capital is a private equity firm that seeks investments in life science, healthcare, medical products, industrial technology, software, financial services, packaging, building materials, manufacturing, and business services companies. Genstar looks to invest between $50 and $400 million of equity capital in businesses valued up to $1 billion. Target transaction situations include control-oriented leveraged buyouts of corporate divisions, privately held businesses or public companies, minority investments in privately held businesses or public companies, ownership restructurings/recapitalizations of privately held businesses, growth equity financings, partnerships with other strategic or financial buyers, and take privates. Genstar Capital was formed in 1988 and is based in San Francisco, California.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Automotive, Building Materials, Business Services, Construction, Consumer Products, Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Insurance, Internet Software and Services, Life Science, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marketing, Medical Products, Metals/Mining, Packaging, Software, Test/Measurement Equipment, Transportation

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Consolidation, Divestiture, Growth Capital, Recapitalization, Secondary Buyout, Stake Purchase, Merger

Geographic Preferences: East US, Midwest US, South US, West US, Canada

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA 10 -
Investment Size 50 400
Enterprise Value 50 1,000
values in millions of USD

Investor Summary

Investor Type

Private Equity Firm

Size

Mega

PE Assets

50.0B USD

Established

1988

Specialist/Generalist

Generalist


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