AEA Investors

AEA is a private investment firm for a select group of industrial family offices with over $15 billion in assets under management. The firm focuses on private equity and debt investments in the middle market. The firm's individual investors are known as participants, and their network of relationships, experience, and deep industry expertise in operating businesses help the firm evaluate investment opportunities and work with portfolio companies to achieve superior, risk-adjusted returns for its investors.

Robert Bassman

Founding Partner and Co-Head of AEA Growth

Brantley, Tara

Vice President

Nathan Khalil

Vice President

Lee McCabe

Operating Partner

40 past transactions

Nations Roof

Acquisition in 2024
Nations Roof is a construction company that specializes in roofing services across the United States. The company offers a range of solutions, including roof repair, emergency response, and roof replacement, aimed at both commercial and residential clients. In addition to traditional roofing services, Nations Roof provides restoration, deck remediations, coatings, masonry restorations, and metal roofing. By focusing on customized services at competitive prices, Nations Roof aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers while ensuring quality and reliability in their roofing projects.

TileBar

Acquisition in 2023
TileBar LLC, founded in 2018 and based in New York City, specializes in the manufacturing and retail of a wide range of tiles and building materials. The company produces both indoor and outdoor tile products, including porcelain, ceramic, marble, stone, and glass. TileBar serves a diverse clientele that includes contractors, architects, design firms, developers, and individual consumers. In addition to tiles, the company offers a variety of specialty interior products such as mirrors, shower doors, and wall coverings, aiming to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for various flooring and home improvement needs. Products are available through their online platform, enhancing accessibility for customers.

Bespoke Partners

Private Equity Round in 2022
Bespoke Partners specializes in executive recruiting and leadership advisory services specifically for private equity-backed software firms. The company provides comprehensive human capital solutions throughout the investment lifecycle, including due diligence, leadership development, and exit readiness. Its offerings encompass executive search, recruitment, staffing, and behavioral assessments, aimed at helping portfolio companies align with their investment objectives and enhance organizational effectiveness.

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners

Acquisition in 2022
AmeriVet Partners Management Inc. is focused on acquiring majority ownership positions in well run, high quality and ethical veterinary practices across the Unites States. They want to help veterinarians achieve their professional, financial, and retirement goals.

Redwood Logistics

Acquisition in 2021
Redwood Logistics is a contract logistics partner based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in developing web-based solutions for various companies. Established in 2008, the firm offers a range of services designed to simplify and enhance the transportation and supply chain processes. Its offerings include a software-as-a-service transportation management system (TMS), digital freight brokerage, logistics consulting, and freight management services. Redwood Logistics is recognized for its expertise in transportation network design, multi-modal procurement, and managed logistics services, which help clients streamline their operations. The company's team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, including carriers, brokers, and data analysts, enabling them to provide tailored solutions such as real-time optimization, automated tendering, and freight audit services. By integrating various supply chain technologies, Redwood Logistics aims to facilitate efficient and effective logistics management for its clients across North America.

Visual Comfort & Co.

Venture Round in 2021
Visual Comfort & Co. is a leading provider of designer lighting fixtures based in Skokie, Illinois. The company specializes in a wide range of interior and exterior lighting products, including pendants, chandeliers, ceiling fans, and architectural lighting. Their offerings cater to both residential and commercial markets, emphasizing fashionable and functional designs crafted from natural materials with hand-applied finishes. Visual Comfort & Co. serves various industries, including electrical wholesale, home improvement, home decor, and building products, delivering high-style solutions that blend aesthetics with practicality.

Univar Solutions - Environmental Sciences Business

Acquisition in 2020
Univar Solutions - Environmental Sciences Business is a premier pest management business serving customers in the U.S.

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Acquisition in 2019
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Omega Environmental Technologies is a global distributor of aftermarket climate control components, catering to a diverse array of vehicles including light vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and agricultural and off-road equipment. The company specializes in providing essential components such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, expansion valves, and receiver driers. These products are critical for various applications across the automotive sector, ensuring effective climate control in both passenger and commercial vehicles. Omega Environmental Technologies is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients by offering a comprehensive line of high-quality components.

Scan Global Logistics

Acquisition in 2016
Scan Global Logistics provides freight forwarding and logistics services. The company provides a range of logistics services including ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs brokerage. Their mission focuses on delivering cutting-edge logistics solutions to ensure fluid and resilient supply chains for their customers.

1-800 Contacts

Acquisition in 2015
1-800 Contacts, Inc. is the largest retailer of contact lenses in the United States, specializing in simplifying the purchasing process for consumers. The company provides a wide range of popular contact lens brands at competitive prices while emphasizing exceptional customer service. It has served over 8 million customers and maintains a stock of more than 15 million lenses, facilitating the daily delivery of over 200,000 lenses directly to consumers. The company operates an award-winning website, 1800contacts.com, and a toll-free telephone number, ensuring that 98 percent of orders are shipped within one business day of prescription verification. In addition to contact lenses, 1-800 Contacts also offers glasses through its division, glasses.com, which features name-brand eyewear and services such as free In-Home Try-On, free shipping, and easy returns, aimed at transforming the online glasses purchasing experience.

Balboa Water Group

Acquisition in 2015
Balboa Water Group Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing control systems and equipment for the leisure water industry, both in the United States and internationally. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including spa products such as jets, control systems, blowers, pumps, LED lighting, and fittings, as well as bath products like hydromassage jets, air massage systems, heaters, and controls. Additionally, Balboa offers technical support and online services, reinforcing its commitment to customer service. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Tustin, California, the company also has locations in San Diego, Mexico, Denmark, and Australia. Balboa Water Group operates as a subsidiary of Helios Technologies, Inc. and is recognized for its dedication to quality and innovation in the leisure water sector.

ThreeSixty

Acquisition in 2015
ThreeSixty Group, originally known as MerchSource, was founded in Southern California in 1999. Today, ThreeSixty designs, sources and distributes consumer products across diverse categories under a portfolio of owned and licensed brands. The Company provides curated merchandise programs which it distributes to major retailers across almost every retail channel in the U.S. representing over 70,000 retail stores.

Flow Control

Acquisition in 2015
Flow Control Group is a distributor of essential flow control and industrial automation products, serving various industries including chemical processing, food and beverage, energy, and life sciences. The company offers a diverse range of products, such as air compression systems, dehydration and purification equipment, instrumentation, and piping systems. In addition to its product offerings, Flow Control Group provides technical services, including instrumentation repair, calibration, and installation support. By supplying these mission-critical solutions, the company helps its clients operate their manufacturing facilities efficiently and effectively.

Galco Industrial Electronics

Acquisition in 2014
Galco Industrial Electronics is a distributor of Industrial and Commercial Electrical and Electronic Control, Automation and Motion Products, Repair and Engineering Services.

24 Hour Fitness

Acquisition in 2014
24 Hour Fitness facilitates a fitness center that offers individuals with training services and classes. Its classes are categorized according to burn, intensity, strength, and bliss. 24 Hour Fitness facilitates GX24, a class that enables a group of people to do workouts with the assistance of instructors; and Fit:Perks, a program that enables its customers to earn points and win rewards. 24 Hour Fitness was founded by Leonard Schlemm in 1983. It is based in Carlsbad, California.

Siemens Water Technologies Corp

Acquisition in 2013
Siemens Industry, Inc. Siemens Water Technologies Corp. provides industrial, municipal, commercial, and consumer water and wastewater treatment systems, products, and services.

Aramsco

Acquisition in 2013
Aramsco is a distributor that provides solutions for Environmental Safety, Emergency Response, and Surface Preparation markets across the United States and Canada. The company specializes in a wide array of services, including fire and water damage restoration, hazardous material removal and handling, and asbestos, lead, and mold abatement. Aramsco offers over 50,000 quality products, including personal protective equipment and specialty chemicals, to support specialty contractors and service professionals in completing their projects effectively. By catering to diverse needs within its markets, Aramsco enables clients to safely and efficiently address hazardous environments.

Vycom

Acquisition in 2005
Vycom, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer specializing in engineered Olefin and PVC sheet products that serve as alternatives to traditional materials like wood and metal. As a division of CPG International, Vycom offers a diverse range of products, including PVC, HDPE, playground materials, cleanroom products, shipping containers, signage, outdoor cabinetry, marine materials, and chemical handling solutions. The company operates from a large manufacturing facility and employs over 500 team members, providing extensive inventory and product offerings for efficient single-source purchasing. Vycom's commitment to quality and performance is complemented by a streamlined manufacturing process that allows for flexible responses to customer demands, positioning the company as a vital partner in various commercial, industrial, and non-residential markets.

Compression Polymers Holdings

Acquisition in 2005
World-class manufacturers of engineering thermoplastic sheet and plate

Nanostream Inc.

Series C in 2003
Nanostream Inc. provides products and services for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Telephia

Series D in 2001
Telephia specializes in providing research and analytical tools focused on consumer usage data within the telecom and mobile media sectors. Its offerings include a portfolio of marketing and service quality information products aimed at mobile service operators, device manufacturers, infrastructure firms, and enterprises. These products help clients assess their market position, optimize investment strategies, and enhance the adoption and usage of their services and products. Telephia employs a variety of proprietary data analysis techniques to support critical decision-making and deliver diagnostic information for major communications companies. In June 2007, Telephia was acquired by Nielsen Mobile.

Telephia

Series C in 2000
Telephia specializes in providing research and analytical tools focused on consumer usage data within the telecom and mobile media sectors. Its offerings include a portfolio of marketing and service quality information products aimed at mobile service operators, device manufacturers, infrastructure firms, and enterprises. These products help clients assess their market position, optimize investment strategies, and enhance the adoption and usage of their services and products. Telephia employs a variety of proprietary data analysis techniques to support critical decision-making and deliver diagnostic information for major communications companies. In June 2007, Telephia was acquired by Nielsen Mobile.
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