StoneTree Investment Partners

Overview

StoneTree Investment Partners is an industrials-focused private equity firm founded in 2021 by experienced operators, engineers, and investors. The firm manages approximately $200 million in assets and specializes in investing in established niche manufacturing and industrial companies. Their mission is to build enduring, industry-leading businesses by prioritizing customer focus, operational and technological innovation, and investing in people. The firm's investment strategy involves collaborating with management teams to develop a Business Transformation Agenda, aiming to elevate the company's performance and create lasting value. StoneTree's approach emphasizes improving safety, economics, education, and training for front-line workers, while strengthening company culture through empowerment and empathy. StoneTree's inaugural fund, StoneTree Investment Partners Fund I, LP, closed in July 2024 with total capital commitments of $155 million. The firm has made several investments, including Reel Power International, a manufacturer of engineered equipment for wire, cable, and flexible material handling, and Viking Engineering & Development, a leading manufacturer of automated assembly and fastening equipment. Additionally, StoneTree partnered with Ownership Works in September 2025 to expand employee ownership across its partner companies, reflecting its commitment to investing in people and fostering inclusive growth. StoneTree's leadership includes partners Joel Stanwood and Chris Dupré, who bring extensive experience in industrial operations and private equity. The firm also benefits from the guidance of the StoneTree Council, comprising seasoned industrial CEOs who provide strategic advice and co-invest alongside StoneTree in future opportunities. This council includes Steve Harris, Ken Bloom, and Kurt Langsenkamp, each with decades of executive experience in leading industrial businesses and collaborating with private equity firms. Overall, StoneTree Investment Partners is dedicated to transforming industrials and investing in people, focusing on building strong, sustainable businesses that deliver value to employees, customers, and investors alike.

Investment Focus

• Established niche manufacturing and industrial companies seeking operational and strategic growth

Portfolio Companies