Aurora Capital Partners

Overview

Aurora Capital Partners is a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with over $6 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1991, the firm focuses on investing in middle-market companies that hold leading market positions and exhibit stable industry dynamics. Their investment strategy emphasizes partnering with management teams to drive growth and strategic transformation. The firm's investment approach targets sectors such as business services, industrial services, and tech-enabled services. Aurora Capital Partners seeks companies with attractive business models and actionable opportunities for growth, leveraging its Strategy & Operations Program to enhance performance across its portfolio. This program is designed to support companies in achieving rapid growth and operational excellence. Over the years, Aurora Capital Partners has demonstrated a strong track record in the private equity sector. In September 2025, the firm successfully closed Aurora Equity Partners VII (AEP VII) with over $2.1 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its initial target. This fund continues the firm's longstanding investment strategy, focusing on middle-market companies within its core sectors. Notably, in August 2024, Fund VII completed an investment in GenServe, the largest independent provider of commercial and industrial standby power generators in the U.S., highlighting Aurora's commitment to supporting market-leading businesses. Aurora Capital Partners' dedication to partnering with founder-led businesses and its strategic investment approach have solidified its reputation as a leading private equity firm in the United States.