CAZ Investments, one of the top 125 allocators to private equity worldwide1, is pleased to announce that access to one of its core investment strategies, GP stakes, is now available on the iCapital Marketplace. GP stakes is an investment strategy generally focused on the purchase of a minority and passive interest in a private equity (or private credit) firm.
“CAZ curates unique and exclusive alternative investments for a global network of investors. iCapital allows us to further expand that network and support access for advisors who utilize the marketplace,” said Clark Edlund, partner and leader of the RIA capital formation effort at CAZ Investments.
GP stakes have surged in popularity as they provide a direct way to potentially benefit from the growth in private assets. The total global allocation to private markets is approximately $13 trillion and is estimated to grow to $60-65 trillion by 2032.2 As private equity firms seek growth capital, the number of firms looking to sell a minority GP stake is expected to increase 34% in the next 2 years.3 These transactions often help the firm finance customary GP capital commitments for new vintages and provide the resources needed to accelerate the growth of their business.
About CAZ Investments
CAZ Investments is a Houston-based alternative investments firm that thematically curates unique and exclusive opportunities for its global network of investors. Founded in 2001, CAZ has grown to become one of the top 125 allocators to Private Equity worldwide. With $10 billion+ in AUM, CAZ has created over 80 unique private and registered funds pursuing themes such as GP Stakes, Professional Sports Ownership, Disruptive Technology, Energy, Real Estate and more.
The CAZ global network consists of over 7,500 investors in all 50 states and 40 countries. The group includes more than 200 wealth management firms, investment advisors, family offices and institutional investors, who value the innovative and differentiated opportunities that CAZ creates.
Media Contact:
Laura Simpson
JConnelly for CAZ Investments
caz@jconnelly.com
1 Source: Preqin
2 Bain & Company. “Private market assets to grow at more than twice the rate of public assets, reaching up to $65 trillion by 2032” (August 21, 2024).
3 Dechert LLP. “GP Stake Transactions: A Strategic Move for Liquidity and Growth” (November 12, 2024).
