The Wicks Group of Companies
Overview
The Wicks Group of Companies is a private equity firm based in New York City, specializing in investments in lower-middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information, education, and media industries, primarily in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1989, the firm has invested over $1 billion in more than 30 platform companies and approximately 100 add-on acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy focuses on partnering with high-quality, experienced management teams to build businesses organically and through acquisitions. Wicks' investment criteria include targeting companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $20 million, with a preference for sectors such as business services, educational publishing, broadcasting, and cable. The firm seeks to be the controlling equity holder in all its investments, providing companies with experienced, industry-focused attention, energy, and capital. Investment sizes typically range from $20 million to $50 million in equity. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Invo Healthcare Associates, a national provider of behavioral health and therapeutic services, and Gladson, a platform for the creation, hosting, and syndication of product content. Wicks' consistent investment approach has led to a demonstrated and successful track record in the private equity sector.
Investment Focus
- Experienced management team
- Attractive market dynamics
- Proven investment strategy
- Explicit risk mitigation
- Demonstrated and consistent record of success
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does The Wicks Group of Companies invest in?
The Wicks Group of Companies invests in Media, Education and Information, and is based in New York, New York, United States. The Wicks Group of Companies is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The Wicks Group of Companies invest at?
The Wicks Group of Companies backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 20M - 50M.
Which regions does The Wicks Group of Companies invest in?
The Wicks Group of Companies invests across United States and Canada.
What companies has The Wicks Group of Companies invested in?
The Wicks Group of Companies's portfolio includes Invo Healthcare Associates and Gladson.
How do I contact The Wicks Group of Companies?
The Wicks Group of Companies's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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