W Capital Partners

Profile

W Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in providing liquidity solutions through secondary market transactions and minority investments in private companies. With over $1.6 billion in assets, W Capital has completed more than 70 portfolio transactions involving over 100 private equity-backed companies. They typically target investments ranging from $20 million to $50 million, acquiring ownership stakes between 5% and 40%, primarily in the United States and Europe.

W Capital is a leader in secondary market transactions, enabling shareholders to sell their stakes in private companies while maintaining stability for those companies. They also provide growth capital to support expansion initiatives. The firm focuses on buyout deals and minority recapitalizations, actively contributing to the development and growth of their portfolio companies. Co-founders David S. Wachter and Stephen Wertheimer bring extensive experience in investment banking and private equity, positioning W Capital as a trusted partner for private equity firms, venture capitalists, and other stakeholders seeking flexible liquidity solutions.