DAWSON PARTNERS
DAWSON PARTNERS is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, Europe and Global investing in private-equity, private-debt, secondaries and fund-of-funds.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- private-equity, private-debt, secondaries, fund-of-funds
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, Global
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2015
- Assets under management
- $25B+
- Website
- dawsonpartners.com
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Thesis
The firm's core strategy focuses on providing structured liquidity solutions for private equity portfolios, enabling counterparties to accelerate liquidity while retaining upside potential. Their approach involves selecting, curating, structuring, and managing bespoke portfolios. While not explicitly targeting early-stage investments, their focus on private equity portfolios and liquidity suggests a preference for more mature assets. Dawson operates globally, with a strong presence in North America and Europe. In addition to secondaries and portfolio finance, they also manage private debt vehicles and fund-of-funds. As of October 23, 2025, Dawson Partners reported over $25 billion in assets under management, having deployed over $30 billion across more than 295 transactions. Their flagship fund, Dawson Portfolio Finance 6 LP (PF6), closed oversubscribed at over $7.7 billion, surpassing its $6 billion target. The firm also successfully closed Dawson GP Finance 2 at its $750 million hard-cap, raising $840 million with affiliated vehicles.
Common questions
Does DAWSON PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. DAWSON PARTNERS lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does DAWSON PARTNERS invest?
DAWSON PARTNERS invests in the US, Europe and Global.