Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group, L.P. (www.sterling-group.com) is a private equity investment firm that targets controlling interests in basic manufacturing, industrial services and distribution companies. Typical enterprise values of these companies range from $100 million to $750 million. Sterling has sponsored the buyout of over 55 platform companies and numerous add-on acquisitions for a total transaction value greater than $10 billion.
Sterling partners with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Nearly 80% of Sterling’s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner where it can bring its operational focus and expertise to a situation.
Sterling partners with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Nearly 80% of Sterling’s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner where it can bring its operational focus and expertise to a situation.
Location: United States, Texas, Houston
Employees: 51-200
Investment Type: Venture Capital
Investment Stage: Private Equity
Portfolio 22
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 17.05.2024 | Russell La... | russelllandscapegroup.com | - | - |
| 26.11.2023 | B’laster H... | blasterholdings.com | - | - |
| 31.05.2023 | Global Avi... | primeflight.com | - | United Sta... |
| 08.01.2023 | Gulf Winds... | gwii.com | - | United Sta... |
| 09.07.2022 | Ergotron | ergotron.com | - | United Sta... |
| 08.03.2022 | West Star ... | weststaraviation.com | - | United Sta... |
| 16.10.2021 | PowerGrid | powergridservices.com | - | United Sta... |
| 03.09.2021 | L&... | lsmech.com | - | United Sta... |
| 10.06.2021 | Evergreen | evergreentogether.com | - | South Afri... |
| 09.06.2021 | Greenbridg... | greenbridge.com | - | United Sta... |
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Persons 16
| Date | First Name | Last Name | Title | Location | |||
| - | Jonathan | Jackson | Managing D... | - | a****n@ste... | - | |
| - | Jack | McKenna | Associate | - | j******a@s... | - | |
| - | Will | Huber | Analyst | - | w****r@ste... | - | |
| - | Jillian | Hebert | Administra... | - | j*****t@st... | - | |
| - | Robert | Deacon | ASSOCIATE,... | - | r*****n@st... | - | |
| - | Gregory | L. Elliott | Partner | - | g******t@s... | - | |
| - | Jenny | Harris | Managing D... | - | j*****s@st... | - | |
| - | Benjamin | Frenett | Associate | - | r****t@ste... | - | |
| - | Neha | Grover | Senior Ass... | - | r***r@ster... | - | |
| - | Henry | Sauer | Associate | - | h****r@ste... | - |
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News 167
| Date | Title | Description |
| 12.09.2024 | West Star Aviation Opens New Hangar, Announces Inaugural Graduating Class of West Star Aviation Academy, Solidifying Position as an Industry Leader | EAST ALTON, IL September 12, 2024 West Star Aviation is proud to announce the completion of its newest hangar at the East Alton facility. In addition, West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA), established in January 2024 by West Star Aviation in p... |
| 08.07.2024 | Sterling Foundation Fund Hires Jonathan Jackson, Managing Director and Completes Acquisition of OGD Overhead Garage Door | Dallas, Texas July 08, 2024 The Sterling Group, an industrial focused middle market private equity firm, announced the addition of Jonathan Jackson as Managing Director of Foundation Fund, the firm’s lower middle market strategy. Jonathan J... |
| 22.04.2024 | The Sterling Group Raises $3.5 Billion in Oversubscribed Sixth Private Equity Fund | Houston, TX April 22, 2024 The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), an operationally focused, industrial middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the closing of Sterling Group Partners VI, LP (together with its parallel fund, “Fund... |
| 08.04.2024 | The Sterling Group Ranked Number 12 in 2023 HEC-Dow Jones Middle Market Buyout Private Equity Performance Ranking | April 08, 2024 The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), a Houston-based, operationally focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked #12 out of over 632 middle market private equity firms globally i... |
| 23.02.2024 | The Sterling Group Sells Evergreen North America Industrial Services to Quanta Services | Houston, TX February 23, 2024 The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), a middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the sale of Evergreen North America Industrial Services (“Evergreen”) to Quanta Services. Evergreen is... |
| 18.12.2023 | Frontline Road Safety, A Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Completes the Acquisition of The Aero-Mark Company | Denver, CO December 18, 2023 |
| 06.11.2023 | West Star Aviation, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Acquires Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company | St. Louis, MO November 06, 2023 |
| 27.09.2023 | Fencing Supply Group, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Acquires Atlantic Fence Supply | Ashland, VA September 27, 2023 |
| 01.09.2023 | Artisan Design Group, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Completes the Acquisition of KB Kitchen & Bath | Dallas, TX September 01, 2023 |
| 02.08.2023 | The Sterling Group Foundation Fund Launches New Platform, Compost360 | Dallas, TX August 02, 2023 |
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Mentions in press and media 50
| Date | Title | Description |
| 10.07.2024 | BlackArch Partners Advises on the Sale of OGD Overhead Garage Door to The Sterling Group | OGD_Sterling BlackArch Partners is pleased to announce that OGD Overhead Garage Door and its management have partnered with The Sterling Group to facilitate the next chapter of OGD's growth. CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/... |
| 29.04.2024 | The Sterling Group's Success Story Continues | The Sterling Group, a powerhouse in the private equity world, recently closed its oversubscribed sixth private equity fund, raising a staggering $3.5 billion. This Houston-based firm, known for its operational focus and expertise in the ind... |
| 23.04.2024 | The Sterling Group Raises $3.5 Billion in Sixth Private Equity Fund | The Sterling Group, a Houston, TX-based operationally focused, industrial middle market private equity firm, raised its $3.5 Billion for its sixth private equity fund. LPs include returning and new investors from United States, Europe, the ... |
| 22.04.2024 | The Sterling Group Raises $3.5 Billion in Oversubscribed Sixth Private Equity Fund | Houston, TX April 22, 2024 The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), an operationally focused, industrial middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the closing of Sterling Group Partners VI, LP (together with its parallel fund, “Fund... |
| 25.03.2021 | The Sterling Group Announces Promotions | HOUSTON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sterling Group, a Houston-based, operationally focused middle market private equity firm, announces four internal promotions: Erin Arnold has been promoted to Managing Director; Johann Friese to P... |
| 11.08.2020 | CD&R to Combine HD Supply’s White Cap Business with Construction Supply Group | Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced an agreement with HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDS) under which CD&R funds will lead an investment to acquire HD Supply’s Construction & Industrial business (also known as “White Cap”... |
| 11.12.2019 | Sterling Acquires Bad Boy | The Sterling Group, a Houston-based middle market private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Bad Boy, Inc. Headquartered in Batesville, Arkansas, Bad Boy is a leading manufacturer of high-performance zero-turn riding lawn mower... |
| 11.12.2019 | Sterling Acquires Bad Boy | The Sterling Group, a Houston-based middle market private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Bad Boy, Inc. Headquartered in Batesville, Arkansas, Bad Boy is a leading manufacturer of high-performance zero-turn riding lawn mower... |
| 06.11.2019 | Time Acquires BrandFX | The Sterling Group, a Houston-based middle market private equity firm, announced today that one of its portfolio companies, Time Manufacturing Company, has completed the acquisition of BrandFX. Headquartered in Waco, Texas, Time is a global... |
| 06.11.2019 | Time Acquires BrandFX | The Sterling Group, a Houston-based middle market private equity firm, announced today that one of its portfolio companies, Time Manufacturing Company, has completed the acquisition of BrandFX. Headquartered in Waco, Texas, Time is a global... |
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