Cohesive Capital Partners

Overview

Cohesive Capital Partners is a private equity co-investment firm that focuses on making direct investments alongside high-quality sponsors leading transactions. The firm is currently investing from its fourth fund, Cohesive Capital Partners IV, L.P., a 2023 vintage fund with $413 million in committed capital. Founded in 2010, Cohesive Capital Partners continues the direct investment strategy previously employed by its Managing Partner, John Barber, during his tenure at Citi Private Equity from 2001 to 2009. The firm's investment criteria include check sizes ranging from $10 million to $30 million, targeting buyout or growth equity opportunities. While primarily focused on small and middle-market companies, Cohesive Capital Partners is open to investments in companies of all sizes across various industry sectors. The firm emphasizes evaluating both the risks and merits of each investment, as well as the alignment between the investment characteristics and the expertise of the private equity firm leading the deal. Cohesive Capital Partners has a collaborative culture, believing that private equity is a 'team sport.' This philosophy is reflected in their approach to partnerships, where they focus on the match between the investment characteristics and the expertise of the private equity firm leading the deal, rather than requiring governance involvement. This strategy allows them to invest alongside established firms, emerging managers, and independent sponsors, providing flexibility and adaptability in their investment approach.

Investment Focus

• Direct investments alongside high-quality sponsors leading transactions
• Check sizes between $10 million and $30 million
• Focus on buyout or growth equity opportunities
• Open to companies of all sizes across various industry sectors
• Emphasis on evaluating risks and merits of each investment
• Alignment between investment characteristics and sponsor expertise
• No governance involvement required