Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Restructuring, Consolidation |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $75,000,000 - $100,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $1,500,000,000 |
Sterling Investment Partners L.P. is a private equity fund based in Westport, Connecticut, with a long-standing history of partnering with management teams to build great businesses. Since its inception in 1991, Sterling Investment Partners has concentrated on middle market private equity investments, focusing on industries characterized by recession-resistant segments, secular growth tailwinds, and significant market fragmentation. They target opportunities where companies exhibit strong competitive advantages through scale, technological leadership, and competencies that allow them to compete on factors other than price. Their portfolio spans diverse industries such as software (including Web, Marketplace, and SaaS), hardware and manufacturing, energy, logistics, business solutions, and essential and outsourced services including after-market and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts as well as consumable products. Sterling Investment Partners' expertise lies in equity investments, leveraging this capability in various specializations including expansion funding, management buyouts (MBO), leveraged buyouts (LBO), acquisitions, restructuring, and consolidation efforts. With a minimum investment threshold of $75 million and a maximum of $100 million, the firm handles significant transactions and has over $1.5 billion in assets under management. They operate with a resilient and patient approach to investment, tailoring strategies to each venture and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit within their management teams. Their commitment to high ethical standards, honesty, and the cultivation of trust-based relationships is integral to their operational philosophy. Over more than three decades, they have invested more than $2.9 billion in over 248 transactions generating a gross transaction value of over $31 billion. Sterling Investment Partners boasts a proven track record with a clear focus on generating strong free cash flow and targeting GDP-plus growth in their selected end markets.