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Key people at 57 Stars.
57 Stars was founded in 2005 by Steve Cowan (Managing Director & Co-Founder) and Gene Pohren (Co-Founder & Managing Director).
57 Stars is an independent global alternative asset manager specializing in private equity and venture capital investments. The firm’s core strategy encompasses primary fund commitments, secondary transactions, and co-investments. Their investment approach targets thematic sectors characterized by long-term dynamic growth across global markets.
Established in 2005, 57 Stars operates from its headquarters in Washington D.C. The firm is employee-owned, a structure that underpins its specialized focus on alternative investing strategies. Its inception was driven by the insight that global private capital opportunities required dedicated expertise and tailored management.
57 Stars primarily serves institutional investors seeking nuanced exposure to private markets. The company's vision centers on consistently identifying and accessing attractive global private equity and venture capital opportunities. They aim to deliver sustained capital appreciation by leveraging their expertise in these specialized avenues.
57 Stars was founded in 2005 by Steve Cowan (Managing Director & Co-Founder) and Gene Pohren (Co-Founder & Managing Director).
Key people at 57 Stars.
57 Stars has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $22.0M Series E in IceMOS Technology in April 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | IceMOS Technology | $22.0M Series E | 57 Stars | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Capillary Technologies | $95.0M Series D Extension | Mohan Kumar | Ajay Gupta, HAL Brierley, Filter Capital, InnoVen Capital, Pantheon, Unigestion |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Allogy | $45.0M Series D | — | Mohan Kumar, Filter Capital, InnoVen Capital, Pantheon, Unigestion |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Capillary Technologies | $45.0M Series D | — | Mohan Kumar, Filter Capital, InnoVen Capital, Pantheon, Unigestion |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Upstream Security | $62.0M Series C | Mitsui | Alliance Ventures, CRV, Delek US, Glilot Capital Partners, I.D.I. Insurance, LA Maison, Nationwide, Salesforce Ventures, Volvo Group Venture Capital |