Pondera Holdings LLC
● SEC registered since 2024CRD 315097SEC# 801-130829Chicago, IL
Ranks #3,733 of 5,974 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$563.8M
Fund GAV
$563.8M
Private funds
8
Employees
5
Accounts
8
Location
Chicago, IL
About Pondera Holdings
Pondera Holdings is an operationally focused investment firm providing capital, strategy, and support to private businesses with growth potential. It takes an active board role and a triple-bottom-line orientation with portfolio companies.
Summary based on the firm’s website.
Pondera Holdings LLC assets under management
Pondera Holdings LLC is an investment advisory firm registered with the SEC based in Chicago, IL. The firm has been registered since 2024. It reports $563.8 million in regulatory assets under management and employs 5 people. Pondera Holdings LLC manages 8 private funds with combined gross assets of $563.8 million, including Fund #1. By regulatory assets, it ranks 3,733 of 5,974 private fund managers.
Pondera Holdings LLC private funds
8 funds · $563.8M GAV| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund #1 | Private Equity | $206.6M | — |
| Fund #5 | Private Equity | $182.3M | — |
| Fund #4 | Private Equity | $43M | — |
| Fund #6 | Private Equity | $38.7M | — |
| Fund #8 | Private Equity | $30.2M | — |
| Fund #7 | Private Equity | $25.2M | — |
| Fund #3 | Private Equity | $25.1M | — |
| Fund #2 | Private Equity | $12.7M | — |
Pondera Holdings LLC owners & executives
12 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cmt Investments LLC Control | Member | 50-75% | 2016 |
| Jan-Dirk Lueders Control | Partner | Under 5% | 2016 |
| Jdj Capital Advisors, LLC Control | Member | 25-50% | 2016 |
| Joseph Dylan Johnson Control | Partner | Under 5% | 2016 |
| Patrick Brian Peltz Control | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer | Under 5% | 2025 |
| Rda Capital Advisors, LLC Control | Member | 25-50% | 2016 |
| Scott Allan Casto Control | Partner | Under 5% | 2016 |
| Seth Gustav Barkett Control | Partner | Under 5% | 2016 |
| Jan-Dirk Lueders Control | Managing Member | 50-75% | 2016 |
| Joseph Dylan Johnson Control | Member | 25-50% | 2016 |
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How much does Pondera Holdings LLC manage?
Pondera Holdings LLC reports $563.8 million in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many private funds does Pondera Holdings LLC manage?
Pondera Holdings LLC manages 8 private funds with combined gross assets of $563.8 million.
How many employees does Pondera Holdings LLC have?
Pondera Holdings LLC reports 5 employees.
Where is Pondera Holdings LLC located?
Pondera Holdings LLC is based in Chicago, IL and has been SEC-registered since 2024.
Does Pondera Holdings LLC disclose fund performance?
Pondera Holdings LLC is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration
| Address | 156 North Jefferson, Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60661 |
| Phone | 312-930-9050 |
| Fax | 312-962-7800 |
| Office hours | 9a.m. - 5p.m. |
| SEC region | Chicago Regional Office (CHRO) |
| Discloses disciplinary history | No |
Regulatory AUM
$563.8M▼ 5%
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlySep '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 45%
Larger than 55% of 16,369 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 62%
Larger than 38% of 5,974 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 30%
More funds than 70% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 62%
More than 38% of 16,804 advisers
Assets under management
$563.8Mregulatory AUM
Discretionary $563.8M
Service providers
Auditor
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