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Future Standard Launches FS Mid Market Private Equity Fund

On November 24, 2025, Future Standard, a leading global alternative asset manager with $86 billion in assets under management, unveiled its latest investment initiative—the FS Mid Market Private Equity Fund. This semi-liquid fund aims to diversify access to high-quality private equity investments in both the US and European middle markets.

The Strategy Behind the Fund

The introduction of the FS MPE is rooted in a strategic vision to leverage the robustness and resilience of the middle market. This sector has historically produced attractive risk-adjusted returns, contributing significantly to long-term value creation in private equity. With over three decades of experience in private markets, Future Standard is poised to tap into this opportunity through its extensive network with leading private equity sponsors.

Nicolas von der Schulenburg, CEO and co-head of the European investment team, emphasized, "The middle market remains a growth engine, but its true potential lies in often-overlooked areas. Through FS MPE, we aim to uncover differentiated opportunities and provide our clients with access to a diverse portfolio of high-quality sponsors and companies, all within a framework designed for long-term alignment and liquidity."

The fund initially launches with a diversified seed portfolio exceeding $200 million, spread across 30 middle-market funds, focusing on various investment strategies including secondary investments, co-investments, and primary investments. This provides immediate exposure to a variety of sponsors and firms engaged in crucial sectors such as technology, healthcare, industry, and consumer goods.

Market Advantages

Mike Kelly, co-chairman and chief investment officer at Future Standard, remarked, "The American and European middle markets offer an expansive array of less competitive opportunities with flexible exit pathways, ideal for creating sustainable value. This strategy showcases our ability to identify and evaluate opportunities that others may overlook, leveraging our experience in primary, secondary, and co-investments to deliver compelling results for clients."

Future Standard’s commitment to innovation in middle-market investing not only revolves around identifying strong financial partners but also emphasizes long-term value creation through quality investments. The fund is anchored in COPRÉ, an independent semi-autonomous common pension foundation managing over 7 billion Swiss francs in assets.

Overview of Future Standard

With more than 30 years in the business of value creation and managing over $86 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, Future Standard is dedicated to serving institutional and private clients by investing in private equity, credit, and real estate. The firm is committed to supporting business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation within the middle market.

For further insights, visit futurestandard.com.


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Important Disclaimers

This marketing communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. No securities will be sold in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, or sale would be illegal prior to registration, qualification, or exemption under the securities laws of that jurisdiction. Interests in the Fund will only be offered to eligible investors in authorized jurisdictions by means of definitive governance and offering documents. The fund is actively managed without reference to a benchmark.

This material may contain forward-looking statements that are inherently uncertain and subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Targets or objectives are not guarantees and are subject to market conditions as well as other risks.