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Who is Genstar Capital?

Genstar Capital is a private equity firm based in the United States.

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Firm facts

Genstar Capital

Type
private equity firm
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Website
gencap.com
Last verified 2026-10-24
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Genstar Capital is a San Francisco private equity firm focused on growing middle-market businesses with management teams in financial services, healthcare, industrials and software.

Genstar partners with management teams, combining financial resources, sector specialists and operating advisers to support growth and transformational change.

Capital
Approximately $51 billion in assets under management, as stated by Genstar; this is not a committed-capital figure.
Capital model
Fund-backed private equity; Genstar says it is currently managing its eleventh fund.
Founder ownership
Genstar actively seeks opportunities in founder-owned companies.
Ownership
Targets founder-owned companies, corporate carve-outs, public-company orphans and traditional buyouts.
Sector focus
Financial services, healthcare, industrials and software in the middle market.

Their portfolio

  • SectorProfessional & business services
    What they do8am provides practice management software, payments and financial tools to legal, accounting and other professional service firms.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doACA is an end-to-end provider of technology-enabled GRC solutions to the financial services industry.
  • SectorHealthcare
    What they doAdvarra provides institutional review board, biosafety committee and compliance services for clinical research.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doAlera Group (“Alera”) is an employee benefits and insurance brokerage platform originally formed through the merger of 24 entrepreneurial and high performing independent agencies.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doAmeriLife distributes health insurance, life insurance, annuities and retirement products to the US senior market.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doFounded in 1998, Amwins Group, Inc. is one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of specialty insurance products in the world.
  • SectorProfessional & business services
    What they doAperture provides forensic engineering and expert analysis to law firms, insurers and corporations.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doApex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doArrowhead Engineered Products is a global provider of non-discretionary, proprietary-branded, aftermarket replacement parts.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doAscensus is a technology‐enabled service provider focused on recordkeeping and administration in the U.S. qualified retirement (e.g. 401(k) plans) and 529 plan markets.
  • Association Member Benefits Advisors
    SectorFinancial services
    What they doAssociation Member Benefits Advisors distributes supplemental insurance and voluntary benefits through affinity groups.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doBrook + Whittle is a North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands.
  • SectorProfessional & business services
    What they doBullhorn supplies customer relationship, applicant tracking and back-office software to staffing and recruitment firms.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doCerity Partners is a provider of comprehensive financial management services to a diverse spectrum of High Net Worth (“HNW”) individuals and their families, businesses and their executives, and nonprofit organizations.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doCetera Financial Group supports independent financial advisers serving individuals, families and retirement plans.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doClarience Technologies manufactures lighting, wiring and safety components for commercial trucks and trailers.
  • SectorHealthcare
    What they doConnectiveRx (formerly PSKW-PDR) is a healthcare software and payments company that provides patient and provider support, with access and adherence solutions for specialty and branded medications.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doCyncly develops design, quotation and enterprise software for interior design, furniture manufacturing and home improvement businesses.
  • SectorSoftware & IT services
    What they doDaxko provides member management and payment software to health clubs, fitness studios and recreation organizations.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doDocupace is a provider of software to streamline back-office operations of wealth management enterprises and financial advisors.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doFirst Eagle Investments is an asset manager offering investment strategies across public and private markets.
  • SectorHealthcare
    What they doFlourish is a clinical trial site management organization (SMO) with expertise across a variety of therapeutic areas, trial phases, and customer types.
  • SectorReal-estate services
    What they doInside Real Estate supplies customer relationship, listing and transaction software to residential real estate brokerages and agents.
  • SectorSoftware & IT services
    What they doinsightsoftware develops reporting and performance management software for financial and operational data.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doJSSI is the independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry.
  • SectorEducation
    What they doLightspeed Systems provides web filtering, student safety, classroom management and device tools to K-12 schools.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doLikewize provides mobile device protection, repairs, trade-ins, recycling and technical support.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doMASA Global sells memberships covering emergency medical transportation by ground and air.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doMercer Advisors is an independent RIA with over 30 years of wealth management experience. The company primarily services the mass-affluent and high-net-worth clients.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they domSupply distributes residential appliance repair parts through service providers, warranty firms and other channels.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doNumerix develops pricing, trading and risk management technology for capital markets institutions.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doObsidian Insurance Holdings provides insurance fronting services for managing general agents and program managers.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doOEConnection provides ecommerce, pricing, parts catalog and supply chain software to automotive manufacturers, dealers and repairers.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doOncourse Home Solutions provides flexible repair and maintenance protection plans for more than two million customers across the United States.
  • SectorFinancial services
    What they doOrion Advisor Solutions is a provider of integrated wealth management software and turnkey asset management solutions, serving independent fiduciary advisors across the United States.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doOTC Industrial Technologies is an industrial distributor of highly engineered products including motion control, pumps, finishing products, robotics, motors, and air compressors.
  • SectorConsumer & retail
    What they doPDI supplies retail, wholesale and logistics software to convenience retailers and petroleum marketers.
  • SectorSoftware & IT services
    What they doPlayMetrics provides operations, payments and communication software to youth sports clubs, leagues and tournaments.
  • SectorProfessional & business services
    What they doProcure Analytics operates a group purchasing organization for maintenance and packaging supplies, supported by procurement analytics software.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doPrometheus Group supplies plant maintenance and operations software to industrial companies across energy, chemicals, mining and utilities.
  • SectorProfessional & business services
    What they doRichey May is a full-service firm providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to clients across diverse industries and geographic markets.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doThe SEER Group (“SEER”) is a provider of home services, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”), along with electrical and plumbing.
  • SectorHealthcare
    What they doSignant Health develops patient-focused technology for clinical research and life sciences companies.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doSonny’s is the manufacturer of conveyorized car wash systems with a complete, integrated suite of equipment, controls, aftermarket parts and chemicals.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doTekni-Plex is a global manufacturer of highly engineered products, components and materials for niche healthcare, specialty packaging, and food packaging applications.
  • SectorIndustrials & manufacturing
    What they doTERREPOWER supplies replacement automotive parts to repair shops, technicians and dealers.
  • SectorSoftware & IT services
    What they doVector Solutions is a provider of intelligent SaaS solutions that help organizations and individuals operate at the and prepare for more challenging workplaces and environments.

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