Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Material Science |
Stages | Acquisition |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $50,000,000 - $100,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $50,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $985,000,000 |
Wind Point Partners is a private equity firm that targets middle-market businesses in North America, focusing on maximizing their potential through acquisitions. This Chicago-based firm, in existence since 1984, has a rich history of extensive investment activity, having secured over 100 platform companies and 250 add-on acquisitions to date. Their primary aim is to implement a definitive value creation plan for each portfolio company, steadily advancing them toward strategic growth milestones. Wind Point invests in a broad range of industries with an emphasis on Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT, Media, BioTech, Business Solutions, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, HealthTech & Fitness, Web Security & Privacy, and Material Science. They have a comprehensive investment approach, extending acquisition expertise with a minimum investment threshold of $50 million and a maximum of $100 million, with a sweet spot at the $50 million mark. Their backing aligns with companies pursuing substantial and sustainable profitability. Their Specialties include Acquisition, nurturing firms through collaborative effort and strategic guidance. The firm manages assets worth $985 million and places a premium on aligning with companies' management teams to help them leverage opportunities and tackle challenges, aiming to drive transformational growth. Furthermore, Wind Point values partnerships with business owners, deal originators, and executives, fostering long-term relationships with a shared vision for success. Their portfolio showcases active investments across diverse sectors, indicating their flexibility and dedication to collaborative growth.