• Warburg Pincus has successfully deployed over $1 billion from its inaugural Capital Solutions Fund, highlighting strong opportunities in strategic structured transactions.
• The fund, which closed with over $4 billion in commitments, is anchored by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and other global investors.
• The Capital Solutions team, with extensive sector expertise, has made nine investments to date, including notable companies like DriveCentric and Excelitas Technologies.
Warburg Pincus, a leader in private equity global growth investing, has announced that its inaugural Capital Solutions Fund (WPCS FF) has successfully deployed over $1 billion in capital as of February 6, 2025. The fund, which closed in August 2024 with commitments exceeding $4 billion, was significantly backed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and other prominent institutional investors.
Jeff Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, emphasized that reaching this deployment milestone underscores the strong potential in strategic structured transactions. The firm has utilized its extensive sector expertise and sourcing network to identify diverse investment opportunities across its core sectors. Dan Zilberman, Global Head of Capital Solutions, noted that the fund has already made nine investments and achieved a notable exit.
ADIA's Executive Director of Private Equities, Hamad Shahwan AlDhaheri, highlighted the fund's capability to pinpoint and capitalize on attractive opportunities, attributing this to the team's deep industry knowledge. The fund's recent investments include a range of companies such as DriveCentric, Excelitas Technologies, and MB2 Dental, among others.
The Capital Solutions team at Warburg Pincus consists of five experienced Managing Directors, each with over 20 years in investing, supported by a dedicated group of investment professionals and senior advisors. This team collaborates closely with over 280 investment professionals and more than 75 value creation executives within the firm, enhancing their ability to source and underwrite unique investment opportunities.
Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has established itself as a pioneer in private equity, managing over $86 billion in assets and maintaining a portfolio of more than 230 active companies across various sectors and geographies. The firm has invested in over 1,000 companies through its diverse strategies, including private equity, real estate, and capital solutions.
For further information, Warburg Pincus can be contacted through their communications director, Sarah Bloom.
