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Hollyport Capital
Hollyport Capital is a private equity headquartered in United Kingdom (Europe). Ranked #336 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- Hollyport Capital was established in 2006 to acquire portfolios of mature private equity assets.
- The firm was created to provide liquidity to investors in private equity funds that are near the end of their life, often referred to as tail-end portfolios.
Source of Capital
- The firm's capital is sourced from a global and diversified investor base.
- This base includes institutional investors, endowments, foundations, family offices, and accredited high-net-worth individuals.
Major Events
- In 2022, Hollyport closed its eighth flagship fund, Hollyport Secondary Opportunities VIII, and its first dedicated co-investment vehicle, raising over $2.2 billion.
- The firm is targeting $3 billion for its ninth secondaries fund, Hollyport Secondary Opportunities IX.
Allocation Strategy
- Hollyport Capital's primary focus is on the private equity secondary market.
- The firm specializes in acquiring portfolios of seasoned assets, typically from private equity funds that are ten or more years old.
- Geographically, the investment strategy is global, targeting diversification across different regions and investment types.
Sources
- https://www.hollyportcapital.com/
- https://www.hollyportcapital.com/focus/
- https://www.hollyportcapital.com/investor-relations/
- https://www.secondariesinvestor.com/hollyport-seeks-up-to-4bn-for-flagship-and-launches-separate-gp-led-fund/
- https://www.buyoutsinsider.com/hollyport-as-competition-grows-where-might-alpha-be-found/
- https://www.secondariesinvestor.com/hollyport-continues-trend-of-doubling-firepower-with-2-2bn-close-for-latest-programme/