PHILADELPHIA, PA — FS Investments marked the three-year anniversary of its FS MVP Private Markets Fund, an evergreen private equity fund dedicated to private U.S. middle market companies. With Class I shares returning 10.49% in 2024 and delivering an annualized return of 12.99% since its inception in July 2021, the Fund has significantly outperformed both the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 by 1,260 basis points and 193 basis points per year, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.The Fund’s assets under management surpassed $1 billion in January, underscoring its strong performance and rising investor demand. Focused on direct equity investments and secondaries, the FS MVP Private Markets Fund taps into the growth potential of U.S. middle market companies—a segment historically recognized as a source of alpha. Top-quartile middle market private equity managers have outperformed their large-cap peers by approximately 382 basis points annually, emphasizing the unique advantages of this strategy.
“We are pleased to deliver another year of strong performance for our shareholders, driven by our disciplined focus on private U.S. middle market companies,” said Brooks Lindberg, Managing Director at FS Investments and Portfolio Manager of the Fund. “Our relationships with the ‘MVP’ sponsors of the U.S. middle market provide a steady stream of high-quality investment opportunities and insights, enhancing our ability to generate robust returns for shareholders.”
The Fund has capitalized on the agility and growth potential of middle market companies, which have consistently delivered higher revenue and margin growth compared to public markets. “We believe the U.S. middle market provides a compelling opportunity to access the growth engine of the U.S. economy at attractive valuations,” added Dustin Ackerman, Senior Vice President at FS Investments and Co-Manager of the Fund.
The continued success of the FS MVP Private Markets Fund highlights its role in delivering unique access to the dynamic U.S. middle market. By leveraging this powerful segment of the economy, FS Investments remains committed to providing shareholders with strong returns and capitalizing on emerging opportunities for long-term growth.
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