Lindsay Goldberg

What is Lindsay Goldberg?

Lindsay Goldberg is a private equity firm based in New York City, specializing in leveraged buyout and growth capital investments primarily in middle-market companies.

Founded in 2001 by Alan Goldberg and Robert Lindsay, the firm has successfully raised approximately $10 billion across three funds, catering to sectors ranging from consumer products, commodity-based manufacturing, and energy services to business services, financial services, energy transmission, and waste disposal.

Known for its long-term investment strategy, Lindsay Goldberg typically engages in buyouts and investments wherein their holding period can extend up to 20 years, offering a more sustainable growth trajectory compared to traditional private equity firms that may favor short-term gains.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative partnership approach with businesses, targeting those led by families, founders, and management teams who seek a long-term investor. It prides itself on creating value through a conservative balance of equity and debt, and a culture that aligns with partner companies’ values of discretion, prudent financial management, and commitment to community and social responsibilities.

The investment thesis of Lindsay Goldberg includes an industry-agnostic viewpoint but often includes investments in areas such as Software, Media, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech & Fitness, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Distribution, and Material Science.

The firm states that such partnerships should be built not only on financial success but also on mutual respect, shared culture and fostering long-term business growth. They have historically invested amounts capped at $283,000,000, which elucidates their focus on sizeable, transformative investments.

What they say:

We are a private equity firm.

What we look for: We invest in manufacturing, financial services, business services, and healthcare sectors.