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Swiss Re Private Equity Partners
Swiss Re Private Equity Partners is a fund of fund headquartered in Switzerland (Europe). Ranked #304 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- Swiss Re Private Equity Partners was the private equity fund of funds franchise of Swiss Re, a global reinsurance and insurance provider.
- The firm began investing in private equity funds in 1995.
Source of Capital
- Capital was primarily sourced from the balance sheet of the Swiss Re Group.
- The managed assets supported the liabilities of Swiss Re's core business units, including Property & Casualty Reinsurance and Life & Health Reinsurance.
Major Events
- In 2012, BlackRock entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swiss Re Private Equity Partners AG.
- As part of the transaction, BlackRock and Swiss Re also established a strategic alternative investment relationship.
Allocation Strategy
- The firm operated as a fund of funds, investing in other private equity funds rather than directly into companies.
- It allocated capital to venture and buyout funds located in the United States and Western Europe.
- The strategy included investments in infrastructure-focused funds.
Sources
- https://www.swissre.com/our-business/managing-our-assets.html
- https://ir.blackrock.com/news-and-events/press-releases/press-releases-details/2012/BlackRock-to-Acquire-Swiss-Re-Private-Equity-Partners-AG-Announces-Strategic-Alternative-Investment-Partnership-with-Swiss-Re-Enhances-Private-Equity-Fund-of-Funds-Capabilities-Deepens-Presence-in-Switzerland/default.aspx
- https://www.reuters.com/article/business/blackrock-to-buy-swiss-re-private-equity-business-idUSBRE8620G5/
- https://www.infrastructureinvestor.com/swiss-re-closes-e409m-fund-of-funds/