Private equity involves investing in non-publicly traded companies of all sizes and, in particular, offers an entry point to fast-growing small and medium-sized companies. Investing in private equity can offer compelling risk-adjusted returns and support investors’ long-term return objectives.
Since 1995, we have helped our clients invest into private markets, and are currently responsible for $67 billion of capital. Our private equity team helps our clients by investing across buyout, growth and venture funds and co-investments. We do this alongside the highest quality specialist private equity managers.
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Why invest in private equity?
We scour the global investment universe for private equity managers who can prove they can source superior deals within their specialist segment. WTW builds long-term relationships which help to provide our clients access to well-structured, limited capacity deals.”Andrew BrownHead of Private Equity Research
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Our approach
We work with high-conviction managers who have proven ability to invest in their specialist field.
We identify the megatrends shaping tomorrow and invest in companies poised to capitalize on them.
Our solutions
Relationship-focused investing
Direct investing
- Discretionary and Non-Discretionary Outsourced Solutions: We offer private equity solutions that are adaptable to meet client's unique investment goals. Clients have the flexibility to select their preferred level of engagement that best fits their investment approach and governance requirements.
Fund investing
- Client bespoke fund vehicles: Collaborating with clients to create tailored private equity vehicles aligned with their strategic vision and designed to meet their risk/return objectives. We specialize in guiding clients through the intricacies of fund development from inception to fruition.
- WTW Funds: Innovative and carefully constructed funds with a favourable risk/return profile. Leveraging our asset size and client base to make private equity accessible to a wider range of clients.
Our key credentials
$26BPrivate markets AUM globally
$67BPrivate markets AUS globally
25+Years investing in private markets


