Wind Point Partners

Private Equity Chicago, Illinois, United States ·Founded 1984

Overview

Wind Point Partners is a private equity investment firm that partners with top caliber executives to acquire middle market businesses where we can establish a path to value creation.\\Since our founding in 1984, we have raised over $2.8 billion in commitments and acquired more than 90 platform companies and 160 add-on acquisitions. We are currently investing from a $915 million fund closed in April 2009.\\Distinctive Strategy\\We bring together the following three key elements in each transaction:\* Top Caliber Executive. We recruit exceptional executives who will be our partners in selecting and acquiring a company where they can develop and lead a tactical value creation plan.\* Middle Market Company. We identify and acquire well-positioned businesses with value creation opportunities that are a good match with our executive's skill set and industry expertise.\ * Path to Value Creation. We help companies reach their potential by identifying growth and operational improvement opportunities that can be implemented with our executive partner. \\Experienced and Collaborative Team\\Wind Point's professionals work together seamlessly in the pursuit of investment success. Our team is led by six managing directors who have over 110 years of combined private equity experience and an average tenure at Wind Point of 16 years.

Investment Focus

  • Partnering with top-caliber management teams
  • Acquiring well-positioned middle-market businesses
  • Clear path to value creation

Portfolio Companies

Ames True TemperSIGMA Companies International Corp.MOREgroupPacific CycleBushnell CorporationBakery ChefGehl FoodsRadienz LivingEvans Food GroupAurora PlasticsParagon Films

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Frequently asked questions about Wind Point Partners

What sectors does Wind Point Partners invest in?

Wind Point Partners invests in Business Services, Consumer Products and Industrial Products, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Wind Point Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Wind Point Partners invest at?

Wind Point Partners backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 100M - 500M.

Which regions does Wind Point Partners invest in?

Wind Point Partners invests across United States.

Who are the partners at Wind Point Partners?

Team members listed for Wind Point Partners include Usman Shakeel (General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer) and Kristen Trotta (Chief Financial Officer).

What companies has Wind Point Partners invested in?

Wind Point Partners's portfolio includes Ames True Temper, SIGMA Companies International Corp., MOREgroup, Pacific Cycle, Bushnell Corporation, Bakery Chef, Gehl Foods and Radienz Living.

How do I contact Wind Point Partners?

Wind Point Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

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