Moonfare surpasses $80M in second co-investment fund
Tiffanie Lebel
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Moonfare, the Berlin-based digital investment platform, has closed its second co-investment fund at approximately $83 million, exceeding initial expectations within just 12 months. The fundraising success demonstrates growing interest from individual investors, family offices, and smaller institutions seeking access to private equity deals traditionally reserved for large institutional investors, according to PE Insights. The platform plans to continue deploying capital across select private equity co-investments and prepare for a future fund launch.
Moonfare co-investment fund II: structure and investor engagement
The second co-investment fund, referred to as MCF II, attracted commitments from investors in multiple regions, including Europe and North America. Its oversubscription reflects strong demand for curated private equity opportunities that allow participants to co-invest alongside established private equity sponsors.
Moonfare has already allocated a portion of the fund to several deals in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and industrial services. Investors gain direct exposure to companies alongside major private equity firms, combining professional oversight with diversification across sectors and geographies. The fund aims to make roughly 12–15 investments over its lifecycle, providing an accessible route for smaller investors to participate in deals that previously required higher minimum commitments.
The firm emphasizes that the fund’s strong uptake highlights confidence in its investment process and ability to identify attractive private equity opportunities while mitigating risk through diversified exposure.
Expanding Moonfare’s co-investment fund reach globally
Moonfare’s platform bridges the gap between retail, family office investors, and the traditionally institutional private equity market. By providing digital access to co-investments and private equity funds, it reduces the complexity and high entry barriers that often restrict smaller investors from participating in this asset class.
The second co-investment fund builds on Moonfare’s prior success with its first fund, which also surpassed targets within a year. With assets under management approaching €3.9 billion and more than 5,500 investors worldwide, Moonfare is expanding its reach and influence in the private equity space. The company intends to launch a third co-investment vehicle within the next 12–18 months, reflecting confidence in both investor demand and deal flow availability.
Expanding private equity opportunities for individual investors
Moonfare’s model highlights a growing trend: investors increasingly seek ways to participate in private markets without relying solely on traditional fund structures. By offering co-investment options alongside leading private equity firms, Moonfare allows participants to gain concentrated exposure to specific deals while benefiting from professional curation and risk management.
For private equity sponsors, platforms like Moonfare broaden the investor base, making it easier to raise capital for targeted transactions. The success of MCF II indicates both a sustained appetite for co-investment opportunities and confidence in Moonfare’s ability to manage a diversified portfolio across sectors and regions.
Moonfare’s second co-investment fund reaching $83 million in under a year underscores a strong appetite for direct private equity exposure among smaller investors. By combining strategic deal selection, professional oversight, and digital accessibility, Moonfare continues to position itself as a bridge between institutional-grade private equity and a broader investor base. Plans for a third fund further signal the platform’s ambition to expand co-investment opportunities globally.
