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Aug 10, 2019

PE Growth Equity Investing In The Financial Sector

PE Growth Equity Investing In The Financial Sector


Private Equity in the Financial Services Industry


The financial services industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by regulatory changes and technological advancements, offering promising investment opportunities across various segments. Despite its complexities and regulatory challenges, venture capital and private equity investors are increasingly exploring the sector for its potential returns and untapped market opportunities. From mortgage and insurance to debt collection and wealth management, numerous segments within finance remain ripe for innovation and consolidation, attracting investors with a keen eye for industry dynamics.


With its diverse and evolving landscape, the financial sector presents attractive prospects for investors seeking growth and diversification. Although slower to adopt new technologies compared to other sectors, it offers significant room for efficiency gains and disruptive innovations. Furthermore, the presence of a broad universe of potential acquirers for smaller private companies enhances the appeal of investing in financial services, providing ample exit opportunities for early-stage investors. By staying attuned to macroeconomic indicators and market trends, investors can capitalize on the sector's resilience and adaptability to economic cycles.


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Table of Contents

  • Overview of Financial Sector

  • Advantages of Investing in the Financial Sector

  • Valuable Market Insights Provided by a Contrarian Mindset

  • Highlight: Investing Strategies in the Financial Sector




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Strandview Capital provides growth equity capital and strategic value to companies in the financial services and technology sector. The Strandview Growth Fund is the fourth in a series of successful funds. The Strandview Annex Fund provides follow-on equity investments into three portfolio companies in the Growth Fund.


Strandview Capital has built its asset management platform to deliver attractive equity returns to its LPs. The ready availability of powerful yet inexpensive technology tools allows smaller financial companies to rapidly build value in niche financial services sectors. Strandview’s investment strategy and tactics have proven successful at identifying these types of opportunities and creating equity value across economic cycles. Finally, Strandview delivers a unique advantage to its LP’s by providing sage insight into key economic drivers like interest rates, credit and liquidity all of which have tremendous impact on nearly all industries and asset classes.

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