Corsair focuses exclusively on the financial services on a global basis and has made investments in a variety of subsectors since 1992.

In any prospective investment, Corsair looks for the following qualitative factors: (i) a proven business model; (ii) meaningful industry barriers to entry for potential competitors; (iii) verifiable cost competitiveness; (iv) minimal start-up risk; and (v) strong management with a proven record.

Typical Profile of Corsair Investments
Transaction size Minimum investment of $50 million (provided by Corsair-managed funds and occasionally by selected co-investors)
Holding period Three to six years
Exit strategy Public market offering or sale to friendly strategic investor
Security type Including, but not limited to common stock, preferred stock, debt or hybrid securities
Additional rights Board representation or observer status, reasonable access for due diligence, and an ongoing relationship with management