GTCR Announces $3.6 Billion Strategic Growth Fund II

Whats Happening:

GTCR, a leading private equity firm, has announced the final close of its Strategic Growth Fund II (SGF II) with approximately $3.6 billion in aggregate commitments. The fund surpassed its target of $2.75 billion and received $3.35 billion from limited partners and a $225 million commitment from GTCR. SGF II will focus on middle- and lower-middle market investments, applying GTCR's Leaders Strategy™ to build and transform market-leading companies.

Key Moves:

• GTCR closes Strategic Growth Fund II with $3.6 billion in commitments

• Fund surpasses $2.75 billion target and previous fund's $2.2 billion close

• SGF II to focus on middle- and lower-middle market investments

By The Numbers:

• $3.6 billion in aggregate commitments for Strategic Growth Fund II

• $3.35 billion from limited partners, $225 million from GTCR

• Equity investments expected to range between $50 million and $250 million

Key Quotes:

• "We are fortunate to have an exceptionally high-quality group of limited partners, many of whom have invested with GTCR for decades. We are grateful for their ongoing support and partnership in SGF II," - Jodi Rubenstein, Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations

• "SGF II will allow GTCR to continue to build upon its long track record of applying the Leaders Strategy™ to build and transform businesses of all sizes." - Jodi Rubenstein

• "We greatly appreciate the strong support from our limited partners." - Dean Mihas and Collin Roche, Co-CEOs of GTCR

Bottom Line:

GTCR's successful closing of Strategic Growth Fund II at $3.6 billion demonstrates strong investor confidence in the firm's Leaders Strategy™ and its ability to create value in the middle- and lower-middle market. The oversubscribed fund, surpassing its target, positions GTCR to continue its growth-oriented, value-added investment approach across key industry domains.

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