GTCR
GTCR is a Chicago-based private equity firm founded in 1980. The firm has raised more than $40 billion across its fund series and focuses on financial services, healthcare, technology, and growth business services. GTCR is known for its 'Leaders Strategy,' which involves recruiting experienced executives before or alongside acquisitions to run portfolio companies. The firm has backed more than 270 companies over its history.
What companies has GTCR acquired?
Every deal resolves to its entry in the Windsor Drake Market Intelligence database, the single source of truth for the figures shown. Each is traceable to the company's own release and, where filed, the SEC filing.
| Target | Disclosed value | Sub-sector | Announced | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldpay GTCR buys 55 percent stake in Worldpay from FIS at $18.5B EV, taking the merchant acquirer back to private equity ownership six years after the FIS-Vantiv deal. | $19B | Payments | July 6, 2023 | Release |
| Total disclosed since 2020 | $19B | 1 deal, 1 sub-sector, sourced to company releases | ||
What is GTCR acquiring now?
The most recent disclosed acquisition tracked is Worldpay (July 6, 2023, Payments). Recent disclosed activity concentrates in Payments.
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