Bonaccord Capital Partners

Bonaccord Capital Partners is an investment firm specializing in GP stakes for the middle market. The firm connects strategically-minded institutional investors with exceptional mid-market private markets sponsors through strategic equity partnerships. Their core focus involves acquiring non-control equity interests in established private markets sponsors across various strategies, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and real assets. Bonaccord aims to deliver private equity returns with a defensive risk profile, characterized by elevated yield, capital stability, and long-term capital appreciation, while also supporting broader portfolio objectives through their partnerships.

Founded in 2017, Bonaccord Capital Partners was initially part of Aberdeen Standard Investments before being acquired by P10 Holdings, Inc. in October 2021. The firm was established with the goal of providing growth capital and strategic support to mid-market private markets sponsors, helping them achieve institutionalization, growth, succession, and diversification. They leverage their strategic relationships, institutional capabilities, and strategic development expertise to support transformative initiatives, enabling their portfolio companies to reach their full potential and build enduring institutions.

Bonaccord Capital Partners has made numerous strategic investments in a diverse range of private market sponsors. Notable investments include a minority stake in Prime Finance, a leading commercial real estate credit platform, and increased minority investments in Park Square Capital, an independent private credit investor. Other investments span across various private equity and specialized finance firms such as Kingswood Capital Management, Monroe Capital, MSouth Equity Partners, Spear Street Capital, AE Industrial Partners, Trivest Partners, Shamrock Capital, VMG Partners, Synova Capital, Revelstoke Capital Partners, Kayne Anderson Private Credit, and Lead Edge Capital.

The firm boasts a well-established team with diverse capabilities and long-standing continuity. Key team members include Managing Partner Ajay Chitkara, who has overall responsibility for the business and is a member of the investment committee, and Partner Bradford Pilcher. The team's expertise spans various aspects of private markets, with individuals like Chris Lerner focusing on leading Bonaccord's activities in Asia, demonstrating a global reach and specialized knowledge across different regions and asset classes.