Deutsche Bank, in partnership with DWS and Partners Group, has revealed plans to introduce a private markets fund for its qualified private clients. 

Slated for release in the third quarter of 2025, the fund is designed to facilitate entry into private markets for investors in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. 

The fund will be structured as an evergreen offering under the European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) 2.0 regulation, aiming to provide clients with an investment vehicle compared to traditional private market funds.  

It will feature periodic entry and exit points post an initial lock-in and notice period, catering to the liquidity preferences of private investors. 

Partners Group will serve as the partner and portfolio manager and DWS will function as the alternative investment fund manager. 

The fund’s investment strategy encompasses a broad range of asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate.  

It aims to offer a diversified investment portfolio through direct investments, co-investments, and both primary and secondary opportunities, leveraging Partners Group’s expertise as well as other private markets managers. 

Deutsche Bank head of the private bank and member of the management board Claudio de Sanctis said: “In recent years, we have continuously expanded our investment offering for our clients. Private markets offer potential for long-term value creation and stability in client portfolios. With Partners Group as portfolio manager, clients will benefit from the deep expertise of the market leader in the evergreen area.” 

In July, Deutsche Bank consolidated its wealth management services to better serve a diverse clientele, from those seeking digital investment solutions to those with intricate advisory needs.