We are thrilled to announce that W Capital Partners is officially joining forces with AXA Investment Managers, a globally recognized leader in asset management. This marks an exciting new chapter for W Capital, our valued limited partners, and our dedicated team.
For over two decades, W Capital Partners has been steadfast in its commitment to being a premier investment manager. We have actively contributed to the growth and dynamism of the private equity market, particularly in fostering liquidity for General Partners (GPs) and other private equity investors. We are confident that bringing together our seasoned team, extensive sourcing network, and specialized expertise in secondaries with AXA IM’s impressive global scale, broad spectrum of GP relationships, and complementary suite of Private Equity investment products will significantly enhance our ability to deliver even more impactful and comprehensive solutions to the market for the benefit of our investors.
The timing of this partnership and the strategic alignment between W Capital Partners and AXA Investment Managers are perfectly synchronized to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities ahead. We believe the GP Solutions secondaries market is poised for substantial expansion. This anticipated growth is driven by several converging factors, including the massive overall expansion of the Private Equity asset class, the increasing strategic adoption of secondaries by market participants, and a broader market environment recalibration that is reducing available liquidity options and extending investment durations across the industry.
In parallel with this market evolution, AXA IM launched in 2022 a pioneering entrepreneurial division known as AXA IM Prime. This innovative platform is designed as a comprehensive ‘enabler’ within private markets, offering top-tier GPs a diverse range of capital solutions, with GP Solutions secondaries identified as a core and critical component. W Capital Partners is enthusiastic about collaborating closely with the AXA IM Prime team, leveraging our combined strengths, resources, and shared strategic vision to drive innovation and value creation.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our investors, relationships, partners, and team for their unwavering trust and support, which have been instrumental in our journey to reach this significant milestone. We eagerly anticipate many more years of continued success and partnership together.
