Partners Group has added private markets royalties as a fifth asset class alongside private equity, infrastructure, private credit and real estate.
The firm is leveraging its global platform to build the first dedicated, scalable multisector royalty offering that invests in both well-established royalty sectors, such as intellectual property assets across the pharmaceuticals and entertainment industries, as well as emerging high-growth royalty sectors like the energy transition, sports and brands.
Partners Group’s royalty business is headed by Stephen Otter, who has joined the firm as a managing director based in Zug, Switzerland. Otter, who has close to 20 years of relevant investment industry experience, will lead an experienced royalty investment team with an established seed portfolio. The team will be integrated into the wider Partners Group platform and will benefit from the firm’s existing network, expertise and portfolio insights.
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