At GTCR, we have no predetermined exit requirements or investment time horizon. Our goal is to create substantial value for our investors and our management partners. Therefore, we take a long-term but opportunistic view regarding achieving liquidity on our investments.

“We have held our investments longer than most everyone else in private equity, including several well beyond a decade.”

David A. Donnini, Principal

GTCR and management partners create large companies that become industry leaders. We build high-growth organizations with streamlined operations, established market positions, and sophisticated financial controls and systems, which make our companies attractive for strategic buyers or the public markets. Since inception, we have taken more than 30 companies public. Our portfolio companies have more frequently been acquired by larger companies for the purposes of accelerating growth, adding new services, or entering new markets.

GTCR collaborates with management partners in all liquidity decisions. Management partners' extensive capital markets and industry-specific experience is critical as we determine the appropriate time for exit. In particular, management partners frequently know the best strategic acquirers and understand the best time and manner to approach these buyers. GTCR's continual interaction with the financial community also provides insight into the public equity and financing markets.