Corsair

Corsair Partner and Head of European Buyouts Raja Hadji-Touma recently sat down with Fund Shack to discuss growth strategies in the financial services sector. Discover his insights covering topics like our investment approach, how B2B payments play a role in scaling businesses in today’s industry landscape and other key strategies for value creation in the middle market. Click below for the full interview to learn more. #middlemarket #privateequity

“Supporting a seamless e-commerce and omnichannel purchasing journey and offering the right payments and invoicing options are gateways to building loyalty with business buyers.”    -- Brandon Spear, TreviPay CEO To help businesses streamline #B2Bpayments, drive growth and expand overall reach, our portfolio company TreviPay is collaborating with HSBC to offer flexible financing solutions through enhanced digital purchasing experiences. By combining HSBC’s trade expertise with TreviPay’s end-to-end platform, the partnership is designed to offer more flexible payment processes when it comes to e-commerce for buyers everywhere. Discover more below. #ecommerce #digitaltransformation

Is 2025 the year of exits and a healthier deal landscape? There is renewed optimism that the macroeconomic environment is transitioning towards one that supports broader economic activity, including potential exit opportunity and deal-making. Featured in Private Equity Wire®’s 2025 Global Outlook report, Corsair Partner Gunnar Overstrom sheds light on the key trends that will drive activity across markets and the value creation strategies that will unlock this potential. Discover the full report below and swipe to page 15 to read more of Gunnar’s insights.

As we recognize #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow, we are reflecting on the impact our women leaders have on our portfolio companies in addition to our firm. In this competitive landscape, it can be difficult for companies in the payments, software, and business services industries to stand out in a crowded space where many companies claim to deliver the same benefits (e.g., speed, security, innovation). This is why we are thrilled to have marketing expert Pam El as a Corsair Operating Partner guiding our partners’ leadership teams. She knows that marketing for our portfolio companies is not just about enhancing visibility in the market—it’s a strategic growth engine. Pam lends her expertise to help our partners build trust and credibility through compelling brand storytelling that truly resonates with customers, harness market insights to fuel product innovation, and scale effectively by reaching the right audiences with precision.  Thanks to Pam’s exceptional leadership and hands-on approach, we are bolstering our partners’ capabilities, enabling them to not only stand out but to become leaders within their industries.  Learn more about Pam here: https://lnkd.in/e6WqZdkk #MiddleMarket #PrivateEquity

In continuing our commitment to fueling growth and innovation within the payments sector, we are pleased to announce that we are expanding our partnership with our portfolio company IDnow by making a strategic investment to acquire a majority stake in the company. Since our initial investment in the European identity verification platform provider in October 2019, IDnow has built strong momentum—growing its technical leadership, diversifying its portfolio of identification solutions, and proving an impressive acquisition record. Through this transaction, we look forward to our continued partnership with the IDnow team and further establishing the company as one of the market leaders in the European identity market and beyond. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ewHR9vAx #alternativeinvestments #privateequity #middlemarket

Corsair is pleased to announce the sale of First Eagle Investments, a leading asset management firm with approximately $144 billion in total assets under management. During our nearly 10-year partnership with First Eagle, the company accelerated growth by diversifying its product base including through three strategic acquisitions to form a dedicated Alternative Credit platform, and enhancing its distribution capabilities. We are proud of the many accomplishments achieved with the First Eagle team and wish them all the best in this next chapter. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ebMZgxFT #alternativeinvestments #privateequity #middlemarket

A new name for a new chapter! We're pleased to share that our portfolio company Composition Wealth has debuted a brand refresh. Formerly known as Miracle Mile Advisors, the firm’s new name reflects its evolution into an integrated nationwide collection of leading wealth management advisors. Congratulations to everyone at Composition Wealth! The firm has come a long way since its start in Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago and we look forward to the exciting road ahead. Learn more below.

With the global B2B payments market projected to reach $137 trillion by 2027, the opportunity for expansion looks more promising than ever. But when it comes to scaling businesses globally, what are the main challenges holding companies back from success? Our portfolio company TreviPay’s CEO Brandon Spear recently shared his views on four key areas that are essential to international growth. When it comes to delivering seamless modern payment experiences, the leaders who are able to balance technological innovation with operational excellence will be the ones best positioned to capture significant new market share. Learn more about Brandon’s insights in The Financial Revolutionist: https://lnkd.in/gF-fsTAX #payments #b2b

Corsair Partner Gunnar Overstrom recently spoke with Arleen Jacobius at Pensions & Investments on the private equity landscape, highlighting improvements in the exit market due to pent-up deal activity and a surge of optimism as market conditions improve.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eDgQrKg3

As one of the leading specialist providers of foreign exchange and international payments solutions, we believe our portfolio company Redpin is transforming the global property market. In partnership with Corsair, the firm has taken numerous steps to expanding its industry presence through new business development, technological and operational planning, key executive hires and acquisition opportunities. Corsair Vice President Candice Wong is a board member of Redpin and spearheads multiple initiatives, especially the seamless collaboration between our teams. With strong momentum heading into 2025, we look forward to seeing the innovative product-led growth to come. Learn more about our partnership with Redpin: https://lnkd.in/eDxeGw2d