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MORE THAN JUST CAPITAL

EXPERIENCEFLEXIBILITYTRANSPARENCY

We partner with both independent sponsors and established private equity managers and provide value added equity capital for their investments on a deal-by-deal basis

EFFECTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS FOR
INDEPENDENT SPONSORS AND PRIVATE EQUITY GPS

Headway invests with private equity managers on a deal-by-deal basis with a focus on lower middle market buyout and independent sponsors

MORE THAN JUST CAPITAL

Headway offers value-add beyond capital by providing meaningful support to independent sponsors across the investment lifecycle

EXPERTISECOMMUNICATIONINTEGRITY

We are a diverse, multi-cultural team of investment professionals with strong private equity experience, extensive networks, and complementary skill sets

Equity Capital for Independent Sponsors

Headway focuses on Independent Sponsor transactions in the lower middle market across Western Europe and North America. Headway seeks to invest in opportunities that align with its three core investment criteria: (i) high-quality assets; (ii) experienced Independent Sponsors; (iii) attractive valuations.

As the leading institutional investor focused on Independent Sponsor transactions, Headway is recognized for its deep expertise and long-standing commitment to the Independent Sponsor model.

Key Figures

1.5bn
Advised funds
15-50m
Per investment
20
Years investment experience
23
Team members
100
GPs backed
150
Completed transactions

Differentiated Strategy

Headway aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted return to its investors by providing differentiated access to the lower middle market, principally through the provision of value-added equity to Independent Sponsors. Headway’s dedicated focus, experienced team, and strong reputation make it a partner of choice for Independent Sponsors.

In additional to its core focus, Headway also invests opportunistically with funded private equity managers through single asset GP-led transactions (e.g. continuation vehicles) and traditional co-investments. Headway aims to build a diversified portfolio of 30-35 investments per fund than span different managers, sectors and geographies.