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Penserra Capital Management LLC
Penserra Capital Management is a New York-based asset manager investing in private credit, real estate, and infrastructure in the lower middle market.
Penserra Capital Management LLC
Penserra Capital Management is a New York-based asset manager that positions itself as a capital partner for middle-market transactions. The firm was founded in the early 2010s by a team with backgrounds in investment banking and principal investing, though its ownership structure and wealth origins are not publicly disclosed. Its strategy focuses on three core asset classes: private credit (direct lending and mezzanine financing), real estate (value-add and opportunistic investments across the US), and infrastructure (transportation, energy, and digital assets). Penserra targets lower-middle-market companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million, often as a lead or co-investor. Confirmed portfolio activity includes transactions in the transportation and logistics sector, per public records from 2021. Penserra operates from a single office in New York City. Its team size and total assets under management are not publicly disclosed. No recent operational events, such as fund closes or key hires, are available in the public record. The firm does not disclose affiliated philanthropic or operating company vehicles. Penserra's structural differentiator is its stated focus on the lower middle market, a segment often underserved by larger institutional managers. It presents itself as a flexible capital provider, capable of both direct investments and co-investments alongside other family offices and institutional partners.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls Penserra Capital Management?
Penserra's ownership structure is not publicly disclosed. The firm is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC, but specific principals, founding family, or wealth origin are not listed in publicly available sources.
What types of investments does Penserra focus on?
Penserra focuses on private credit (direct lending and mezzanine debt), real estate (value-add and opportunistic), and infrastructure (transportation, energy, digital). It targets lower-middle-market companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million, per its regulatory filings.
Does Penserra act as a single family office?
No. Penserra Capital Management is registered as an asset manager and investment advisor, not as a family office. Its structure suggests it manages capital for multiple investors or a family office alongside third-party capital, though exact ownership is undisclosed.
What is Penserra's investment stage preference?
Penserra targets lower-middle-market companies, focusing on growth and buyout-stage transactions. It structures deals as direct loans, mezzanine financings, or equity co-investments, per public descriptions.
Is Penserra open to co-investments with other family offices or GPs?
Yes. Penserra markets itself as a flexible capital partner and frequently co-invests alongside other family offices and institutional investors, though specific co-investors are not named in public sources.
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