Windcrest Partners

What is Windcrest Partners?

Windcrest Partners was founded in 1968 by Michael Gellert and operates out of New York, New York as a venture capital firm.

The firm's investment focus spans various sectors including energy, commercial services and supplies, network games, healthcare administration, internet technology, software (including Web Marketplace and SaaS), IT & TMT, education, FinTech & financial services, hardware & manufacturing, life science, and mobile.

Windcrest Partners manages two funds, Windcrest Partners II and Windcrest Partners Public Investments.

Through Windcrest Partners II, the firm invests in private companies at various development stages, aiming to partner with competent management teams and innovative entrepreneurs to provide financial support and guidance to build strong, sustainable businesses. Windcrest Partners Public Investments is directed towards investing in public equities.Additionally, Windcrest Partners has an investment strategy that emphasizes focus on management, business quality, and valuation while maintaining a long-term investment horizon. They invest in small public and private companies and look for investment opportunities particularly in the inefficient small company space.

With over 50 years of experience, they take pride in offering more than just capital to their investments by leveraging their network and experience to add value to their portfolio companies.Windcrest Partners is known for their selective investment approach, where they typically invest a maximum of $15,330,000 per opportunity.

Beyond their financial investments, the firm is closely involved with non-profit organizations, exemplified by Michael Gellert's active participation in institutions such as the Carnegie Institution of Washington, New School University, Human Rights Watch, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and the New York City Opera.