PACT Capital Partners Launches as an Independent GP Stakes Investment Firm with Strategic Anchor Investments from Reinsurance Group of America and Sackville Capital
PACT Capital Partners has launched as an independent GP stakes investment firm, focusing on providing capital and strategic support to middle-market alternative asset managers. The firm is co-founded by Christian von Schimmelmann, former Global Co-Head of GP Stakes at Goldman Sachs, and Brian Vickery, former McKinsey Partner.
The firm secured significant strategic anchor investments from Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) and Sackville Capital. PACT will utilize its proprietary imPACT platform to assist firms in capital formation, product launches, operations improvement, talent management, and technology implementation.
During his tenure at Goldman Sachs' Petershill, von Schimmelmann helped raise over $10 billion across several GP stakes funds and completed over 30 investments in private market firms. The leadership team also includes Jonathan Snider as CFO and CCO, previously CFO of GTIS Partners.
PACT Capital Partners è stata lanciata come un'agenzia di investimento indipendente specializzata in partecipazioni, concentrandosi sulla fornitura di capitale e supporto strategico ai manager di beni alternativi di medio mercato. La società è co-fondata da Christian von Schimmelmann, ex Co-Capo Globale di GP Stakes presso Goldman Sachs, e Brian Vickery, ex Partner di McKinsey.
La società ha ottenuto significativi investimenti strategici da Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) e Sackville Capital. PACT utilizzerà la sua piattaforma proprietaria imPACT per assistere le aziende nella formazione di capitale, nei lanci di prodotti, nel miglioramento delle operazioni, nella gestione dei talenti e nell'implementazione della tecnologia.
Durante il suo mandato presso Petershill di Goldman Sachs, von Schimmelmann ha contribuito a raccogliere oltre 10 miliardi di dollari in diversi fondi di partecipazione e ha completato oltre 30 investimenti in aziende del mercato privato. Il team di leadership include anche Jonathan Snider come CFO e CCO, precedentemente CFO di GTIS Partners.
PACT Capital Partners se ha lanzado como una firma independiente de inversión en participación, centrándose en proporcionar capital y apoyo estratégico a los gestores de activos alternativos del mercado medio. La firma es cofundada por Christian von Schimmelmann, ex Co-Líder Global de GP Stakes en Goldman Sachs, y Brian Vickery, ex Socio de McKinsey.
La firma aseguró inversiones estratégicas significativas de Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) y Sackville Capital. PACT utilizará su plataforma propietaria imPACT para ayudar a las empresas en la formación de capital, el lanzamiento de productos, la mejora de operaciones, la gestión del talento y la implementación de tecnología.
Durante su mandato en Petershill de Goldman Sachs, von Schimmelmann ayudó a recaudar más de 10 mil millones de dólares en varios fondos de participación y completó más de 30 inversiones en empresas del mercado privado. El equipo de liderazgo también incluye a Jonathan Snider como CFO y CCO, anteriormente CFO de GTIS Partners.
PACT Capital Partners는 독립적인 GP 스테이크 투자 회사로 출범하였으며, 중간 시장 대체 자산 관리자를 위한 자본과 전략적 지원을 제공하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 회사는 Christian von Schimmelmann (전 Goldman Sachs GP Stakes 글로벌 공동 책임자)와 Brian Vickery (전 McKinsey 파트너)가 공동 설립했습니다.
이 회사는 Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) 및 Sackville Capital으로부터 중요한 전략적 앵커 투자를 확보했습니다. PACT는 자사 독점 플랫폼인 imPACT를 활용하여 기업의 자본 형성, 제품 출시, 운영 개선, 인재 관리 및 기술 구현을 지원할 예정입니다.
Goldman Sachs의 Petershill에서 근무하는 동안, von Schimmelmann은 여러 GP 스테이크 기금을 통해 100억 달러 이상을 모금하고, 30건 이상의 사모 시장 기업에 투자했습니다. 리더십 팀에는 Jonathan Snider가 CFO 및 CCO로 포함되어 있으며, 이전에 GTIS Partners의 CFO였습니다.
PACT Capital Partners a été lancée en tant que société d'investissement indépendante spécialisée dans les participations de GP, se concentrant sur la fourniture de capital et de soutien stratégique aux gestionnaires d'actifs alternatifs de marché intermédiaire. La société est co-fondée par Christian von Schimmelmann, ancien Co-Responsable Mondial des GP Stakes chez Goldman Sachs, et Brian Vickery, ancien Partenaire chez McKinsey.
La société a sécurisé des investissements d'ancrage stratégiques significatifs de Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) et de Sackville Capital. PACT utilisera sa plateforme propriétaire imPACT pour aider les entreprises dans la formation de capital, le lancement de produits, l'amélioration des opérations, la gestion des talents et la mise en œuvre des technologies.
Au cours de son mandat chez Petershill de Goldman Sachs, von Schimmelmann a contribué à lever plus de 10 milliards de dollars à travers plusieurs fonds de GP stakes et a réalisé plus de 30 investissements dans des entreprises de marché privé. L'équipe de direction comprend également Jonathan Snider en tant que CFO et CCO, anciennement CFO de GTIS Partners.
PACT Capital Partners wurde als unabhängige GP-Stake-Investmentfirma gegründet, die sich darauf konzentriert, Kapital und strategische Unterstützung für Manager alternativer Vermögenswerte im Mittelstand bereitzustellen. Die Firma wurde von Christian von Schimmelmann, ehemaligem Global Co-Head von GP Stakes bei Goldman Sachs, und Brian Vickery, ehemaligem Partner bei McKinsey, mitgegründet.
Das Unternehmen sicherte sich bedeutende strategische Ankerinvestitionen von Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) und Sackville Capital. PACT wird seine proprietäre imPACT-Plattform nutzen, um Unternehmen bei der Kapitalbeschaffung, Produktlaunches, Betriebsverbesserungen, Talentmanagement und Technologieimplementierung zu unterstützen.
Während seiner Zeit bei Petershill von Goldman Sachs half von Schimmelmann, über 10 Milliarden Dollar in mehreren GP-Stake-Fonds zu beschaffen und mehr als 30 Investitionen in private Marktunternehmen abzuschließen. Das Führungsteam umfasst auch Jonathan Snider als CFO und CCO, der zuvor CFO von GTIS Partners war.
- Secured significant anchor investments from RGA and Sackville Capital
- Leadership team brings extensive industry experience with proven track record (raised $10B+ at Petershill)
- Proprietary imPACT platform offers comprehensive strategic solutions
- New venture without established track record
- Entering competitive middle-market space
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This strategic partnership marks a significant development in the GP stakes investment landscape. The launch of PACT Capital Partners, backed by RGA and Sackville Capital, represents a calculated move to capitalize on the growing middle-market private equity sector. The founding team's pedigree is particularly noteworthy - von Schimmelmann's track record at Goldman Sachs Petershill, where he helped raise over
The formation of PACT introduces a specialized player in a market segment that's historically been underserved. While larger GP stakes investors typically target mega-funds, PACT's focus on middle-market firms addresses a important gap in the market where there's less competition but significant growth potential. The proprietary imPACT platform adds a differentiated value proposition beyond traditional capital investment, potentially creating multiple revenue streams and enhanced returns through operational improvements.
For RGA, this strategic anchor investment represents a sophisticated portfolio diversification play that could generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through multiple economic cycles. The GP stakes business model offers several compelling advantages:
- Predictable revenue streams from management fees
- Potential upside from performance fees
- Strategic alignment with growing private markets
The timing of this launch is particularly strategic, as market volatility and rising rates have created opportunities to invest in private market firms at more attractive valuations. The middle-market focus could provide better entry multiples compared to larger platforms, while the operational improvement capabilities through the imPACT platform could drive value creation independent of market conditions.
The addition of Jonathan Snider as CFO/CCO, with his experience at GTIS Partners and Goldman Sachs, suggests a strong emphasis on institutional-grade operations and compliance frameworks from day one. This is important for attracting institutional capital and scaling the platform efficiently. The dual anchor investment structure provides PACT with both financial backing and strategic benefits - RGA brings insurance industry expertise and potential capital deployment capabilities, while Sackville Capital offers international network access and operational support.
The imPACT platform's focus on capital formation, product development and operational improvements addresses key pain points for middle-market managers. This comprehensive approach could create a competitive advantage in sourcing deals and driving value creation, particularly important in an increasingly competitive GP stakes landscape.
Firm co-founded by Christian von Schimmelmann, formerly Global Co-Head of the GP Stakes Business at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Brian Vickery, formerly Partner at McKinsey & Company
PACT Capital LLC (“PACT” or “PACT Capital Partners”) launched today as an independent investment firm focused on providing capital and strategic support to middle-market alternative asset managers.
PACT will seek to partner with high-performing private capital firms and help them to achieve their strategic objectives. Headquartered in
Christian von Schimmelmann, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of PACT Capital Partners, said: “We are excited to launch PACT with the goal of becoming the preferred strategic partner for middle market firms. We believe that, as the private equity industry continues to evolve, there is a growing opportunity in the middle market to provide strategic capital solutions. Our team combines deep investment experience with a passion for helping high-performing asset management firms achieve their goals, and, in doing so, seeks to deliver on its differentiated investment strategy.”
Mr. von Schimmelmann is a veteran GP stakes investor who previously spent nearly 25 years at Goldman Sachs, where he served as Global Co-Head and Investment Committee Co-Chair of the GP Stakes and Seeding Business (“Petershill”). During his tenure at Petershill, the group raised over
In addition to Mr. von Schimmelmann, PACT’s leadership team includes Brian Vickery, Partner and Co-Founder, who will lead the imPACT platform. Prior to founding PACT, Mr. Vickery was a Partner in McKinsey’s Private Capital Practice, where he served GPs, LPs, and portfolio companies. He also led McKinsey’s research and communications efforts in private markets, and, in that capacity, he was the chair of the private markets editorial board, a frequent author and speaker on industry trends, and the host of McKinsey’s private markets podcast, Deal Volume. Prior to joining McKinsey, Mr. Vickery began his career at Cambridge Associates before helping to found the investment office at
Joining Mr. von Schimmelmann and Mr. Vickery as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer is Jonathan Snider, who most recently served as CFO of GTIS Partners, a global private equity real estate investment firm. Prior to GTIS, he spent more than a decade at Goldman Sachs in the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection group.
As part of the launch, each of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (“RGA”) and Sackville Capital Ltd. (“Sackville Capital”) made a significant strategic anchor investment in PACT.
Leslie Barbi, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of RGA, said: “We believe that the current opportunity to provide capital to asset management firms is highly attractive and that PACT’s industry experience, extensive network, and innovative imPACT platform will position it well to deliver comprehensive services that extend beyond providing funding to middle market firms. RGA has a history of identifying and supporting differentiated asset management businesses, and we are excited to support the launch of PACT with our anchor investment. We believe PACT’s leadership team will be able to create a highly successful platform offering strategic capital solutions, and RGA looks forward to continuing to support PACT in the future.”
In addition, Nasir Alsharif, Executive Chairman of Sackville Capital, commented: “GP stakes is an emerging asset class in which we see positive structural tailwinds and significant long-term potential. Backing experienced teams to create successful middle-market firms is one of Sackville Capital’s strategic priorities. We are delighted to be an anchor investor in PACT, supporting one of the most experienced teams led by two industry veterans. This team has significant experience in the GP stakes industry, an innovative approach to building successful investment platforms, and an extensive network with strong sourcing capabilities. We also plan to bring Sackville’s strategic and operational experience alongside access to our international network to support the success of our partnership with PACT.”
About PACT Capital
PACT Capital is an independent investment firm focused on providing capital and strategic support to middle-market alternative asset management firms. PACT seeks to partner with high-performing established and emerging private capital firms and help them to achieve their strategic objectives. Headquartered in
About RGA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. Founded in 1973, RGA is today one of the world’s largest and most respected reinsurers and remains guided by a powerful purpose: to make financial protection accessible to all. As a global capabilities and solutions leader, RGA empowers partners through bold innovation, relentless execution, and dedicated client focus — all directed toward creating sustainable long-term value. RGA has approximately
About Sackville Capital
Sackville Capital is a global investment firm based in
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