Madison Dearborn Partners

What is Madison Dearborn Partners?

Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), founded in 1992, stands as one of the foremost private equity firms in the United States, boasting over three decades of experience and a history steeped in its early days as part of First Chicago Corporation where MDP's founders managed a sizable buyout and venture capital portfolio.

With $23 billion in assets under management, MDP is recognized for its investment acumen, particularly in equity stakes within a range of industries.

The firm has a specialization in management buyouts (MBO), leveraged buyouts (LBO), acquisitions, recapitalizations, and restructuring, and is also engaged in early growth opportunities. Their typical investment size varies widely, ranging from a minimum of $10.8 million to a maximum of $739 million.

MDP operates across diverse sectors including software, IT & TMT, biotech, business solutions, fintech & financial services, hardware & manufacturing, energy, cleantech, healthtech & fitness, material science, healthcare & wellness, life sciences, mobile, and investment management.

With a focused approach, they primarily invest $100 million to $600 million of equity capital in transactions, partnering with exceptional management teams to foster significant long-term equity value growth. Their sector expertise includes basic industries, communications, consumer business & financial services, energy & power, and healthcare.

The firm's structured, yet flexible investment strategy and their seasoned managing directors, averaging 15 years at MDP, articulate a commitment to growing businesses through strategic guidance and partnership.