Partners with Management
While our portfolio companies benefit from the financial strength of W. R. Berkley Corporation, companies in which we invest
operate independently of our parent company. Following an investment, we will work
with management at the Board level as partners to define strategic direction and
ensure the Company has the required resources to realize opportunities. As our portfolio companies
evaluate new markets, launch new products or seek executive talent, Berkley Capital leverages its
relationships and resources to support the management team in the execution of its strategy. We believe
this structure provides our portfolio companies with the access to capital of a
large financial institution, and the independence necessary for the businesses to achieve
their long-term objectives.
Patient, Flexible Investment Approach
As a result of our permanent source of capital, we are able to support our portfolio
companies in ways traditional private equity funds often cannot. In terms of investment
horizon, we seek to realize value for all stakeholders at a time that is appropriate
for the investment, rather than at a time driven by fund constraints. We also have
the ability to provide additional capital resources (either debt or equity) in an
expedited manner. This flexibility can be especially valuable as businesses seek
to capitalize upon time sensitive opportunities.
Growth Orientation
While we have invested across a range of industries, all of our investments share
one characteristic: a distinct orientation towards growth. From early stage growth
equity investments to partnerships with more mature businesses, we have worked closely
with management teams to identify and execute on expansion opportunities within existing markets,
add-on acquisitions, new product introductions and strategic partnerships. We believe
that “financial engineering” is insufficient to achieve outstanding risk adjusted
returns and focus on identifying industries, companies and management teams actively
demonstrating the characteristics needed to achieve sustained growth.