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Schroders
Schroders is a advisor headquartered in United Kingdom (Europe). Ranked #269 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- Schroders was founded in 1804 when Johann Heinrich Schröder became a partner in his brother's London-based firm.
- The firm established J. Henry Schroder Banking Corporation in New York in 1923, and in 1959, the parent company, Schroders Limited, was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Source of Capital
- The firm manages investments for a diverse client base that includes institutional investors, retail investors, financial institutions, corporations, charities, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Capital is sourced from clients across the globe, including Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Major Events
- In 2013, Schroders acquired Cazenove Capital, a UK-based wealth management firm.
- The firm expanded its private assets capability by acquiring Adveq, a private equity solutions provider, in 2017, which was later integrated into Schroders Capital.
- Schroders announced a significant cost-reduction program in early 2025, aiming to cut annual expenses by £150 million by the end of 2027 as it shifts focus toward wealth management and private markets.
Allocation Strategy
- Schroders operates across a wide spectrum of asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, multi-asset solutions, and private assets through its dedicated division, Schroders Capital.
- Schroders Capital, the firm's private markets arm, concentrates on small and mid-market buyouts, growth capital, and venture capital.
- The firm's overall strategy involves creating durable returns through a long-term approach to strategic asset allocation, which is the primary driver for its portfolio construction.
Sources
- https://www.schroders.com/en/global/individual/about-us/our-history/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schroders
- https://www.companieshistory.com/schroders/
- https://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/29/Schroders-plc.html
- https://www.wealth.schroders.com/en/global/wealth-management/about-us/our-history/
- https://citywire.com/wealth-manager/news/schroders-announces-150m-of-cost-cuts-as-focus-shifts-to-wealth-and-alts/a2461088
- https://www.privateequityinternational.com/schroders-capital-historic-underweighting-to-us-leaves-us-in-good-position/
- https://ifamagazine.com/the-importance-of-strategic-asset-allocation/
- https://www.schroders.com/en-gb/uk/institutional/insights/schroders-solutions-asset-allocation-views-q1-2025/