AEA Investors is a private investment firm founded in 1968 and headquartered in New York. With over $15 billion in assets under management, the firm specializes in private equity and debt investments, focusing on middle market companies in North America and Europe. AEA targets sectors such as industrials, consumer, services, technology, healthcare, and software, seeking controlling investments in businesses with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $2 billion. The firm offers a range of financial solutions, including mezzanine investments, senior secured financing, and equity co-investments, to support buyouts, recapitalizations, and acquisitions. AEA's unique approach leverages the extensive relationships and industry expertise of its investors, known as participants, to identify and nurture investment opportunities, aiming for superior, risk-adjusted returns.
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Keith Alexander
Partner, Private Debt
Benjamin Althaus
Partner
Chandler Anthony
Principal
Tara Brantley
Vice President
Felix Braun
Principal, Middle Market Private Equity
Baron Carlson
Partner and Co-Head of Small Business Private Equity
Kevin Cassidy
Associate
Justin De La Chapelle
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
John Cozzi
Partner and Co-Head of Small Business Private Equity
Karolyne DeBriyn
Associate
Gregory Delaney
Operating Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Martin Eltrich III
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Martin Eriks
Principal
Brendan Gallagher JD
Vice President, Small Business Private Equity
Ramzi Gedeon
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Gabriele Giaroli
Associate, Middle Market Private Equity
Rahul Goyal
Head of Strategic Relationships and Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Thomas Groves
COO of Private Debt Funds and Partner, Private Debt Team
Frank Herr Ph.D
Operating Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
James Ho
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Brian Hoesterey
Partner and CEO
Alexander Hoffman
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Christopher Horton
Senior Associate, Small Business Private Equity
Haroon Ismail
Principal, Middle Market Private Equity
Christian Johnson
Partner of AEA's Private Debt team
Anneka Kamel
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Nathan Khalil
Vice President
Andreas Kramvis
Operating Partner
Vinay Kumar
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Frederick Lynch
Operating Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Michael Maechling
Partner, Private Debt
Manzano, A. David P.
Partner, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Investment Committee Member
Lee McCabe
Operating Partner
Nannette McNally
Partner
Allexandre Mehfar
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
Alexandre Mehfar
Partner
Brian Prescott
Principal and Partner, Private Debt
Thomas Pryma
Partner and COO
Mordy Rothberg
Executive Partner of AEA's Small Business Private Equity team
Leah Rubin
Associate
Ravi Yang Sarin
Founding Partner and Co-Head of AEA Growth
Jeffrey Schmidt
Principal, Private Debt Team
John Sedlacek
Principal, Small Business Private Equity
Louis Sharpe
Partner, Middle Market Private Equity
John Smith
Partner, Private Debt
Martin Strasser
Managing Director
Lisa Xiao
Vice President
Rachel Zhou
Associate, Middle Market Private Equity
Scott Zoellner
Partner and Head of Capital Markets
40 past transactions
Splash Car Wash
Acquisition in 2025
Splash Car Wash is a provider of professional car washing services, offering a range of options including full service, hand wash, express car wash, and self-service alternatives. In addition to car washing, the company also provides oil and lube services, catering to the comprehensive upkeep of vehicles. Focused on delivering exceptional customer service, Splash Car Wash employs environmentally-friendly technology to ensure a quality experience. The company offers various programs, including monthly subscription plans, allowing customers to choose the service that best fits their needs.
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.
WorldWide Electric Corporation
Acquisition in 2022
WorldWide Electric Corporation LLC is a wholesale manufacturer and distributor based in Rochester, New York, specializing in electric motors, motor controls, and gear reducers. Established in 1998, the company provides a range of products including low voltage AC motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, and various types of gear reducers. Its offerings cater to diverse sectors such as agriculture, construction, equipment packaging, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, material handling, oil and gas, and water irrigation. Through its extensive product line, WorldWide Electric serves a broad customer base across North America.
The Burke Porter Group
Acquisition in 2022
The Burke Porter Group is a collective of machinery manufacturers specializing in innovative solutions for the automotive, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences sectors. With over 60 years of experience, the company is recognized for its high-quality machines that cater to customers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Burke Porter Group emphasizes intelligent machinery designed to enhance operational efficiency and quality. Its extensive global network supports customers with reliable supply and service, contributing to the company's consistent organic growth.
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 Veterinary Partners Inc. is a veterinary clinic management company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The firm focuses on acquiring majority ownership positions in high-quality, ethical veterinary practices throughout the United States. By partnering with well-run clinics, AmeriVet enables veterinarians to maintain control over daily operations while providing support in management and marketing. The company's mission is to assist veterinarians in achieving their professional, financial, and retirement objectives, thereby fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality care for pets and their owners.
Redwood Logistics
Acquisition in 2021
Redwood Logistics, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a contract logistics provider offering web-based solutions for businesses across North America. It combines a Software-as-a-Service Transportation Management System (TMS) with capabilities in transportation network design, multi-modal procurement, freight management services, and more. The company's team comprises experts from various backgrounds such as carriers, brokers, shippers, software developers, data analysts, and logistics engineers. Redwood Logistics provides a range of services including enterprise-level TMS, real-time optimization engine, supply chain design, automated tendering, tracking, invoicing, freight audit and payment services, RFP management, on-demand analytics, and seamless system integration.
Hero Digital
Acquisition in 2021
Hero Digital is a prominent independent customer experience company based in California, specializing in digital transformation services for large corporations across various sectors, including health and wellness, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and travel. The company combines strategic consulting, design, technology, data, and performance marketing to help clients achieve growth and deliver new business value. Hero Digital employs a holistic approach and integrated methods to empower leading brands, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and drive success in their respective markets. Notable clients include Comcast, Twitter, U.S. Bank, Salesforce, Sephora, Jefferson Health, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and TD Ameritrade Institutional.
Polygon US
Acquisition in 2021
Polygon is a global provider of property damage restoration, temporary humidity control and property performance services. We work with businesses that have experienced a disaster as well as provide temporary climate control services for a variety of industries including construction, pharmaceutical & manufacturing.
Visual Comfort
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.
Verdesian Life Sciences
Acquisition in 2021
Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC specializes in the development and production of advanced nutrient management technologies, including nutritional products, micronutrients, seed treatments, and crop health solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products such as biologicals, fungicides, and fertilizer enhancers designed to improve plant health and optimize yields. Key offerings include Nutri-Phite, which enhances nutrient uptake, and N-Charge, which improves seed adhesion. Verdesian also provides solutions for nitrogen management, soil surfactants, and water adjuvants, aimed at enhancing soil structure and nutrient retention. Serving the agricultural, turf, and ornamental sectors globally, Verdesian focuses on delivering efficient and sustainable solutions to meet the increasing demands of food production. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the company operates multiple production facilities across the United States.
Process Sensing Technologies
Acquisition in 2020
Process Sensing Technologies (PST) specializes in the manufacture of instruments, analyzers, and sensors designed for precision measurement and monitoring across various critical industries. The company provides a diverse range of products, including gas, oxygen, and level sensors, along with instruments such as probes, transmitters, and analyzers. These tools enable clients to accurately monitor essential parameters like humidity, moisture, oxygen levels, and trace impurities. By ensuring process safety and enhancing plant efficiency, PST's solutions help clients significantly reduce fuel consumption and achieve considerable cost savings.
Contract Land Staff
Acquisition in 2020
Contract Land Staff (CLS) is a provider of land management and right-of-way services in the United States, catering to both public and private sector clients in the energy, utility, and transportation industries. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes project management, acquisition, training, staffing, and field services. CLS entered the right-of-way technology sector out of necessity, developing its own technology solutions to meet the growing complexity of land asset and project management needs. Their systems integrate advanced technology with extensive industry experience, enabling them to deliver effective solutions tailored to the demands of their clients.
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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Numotion
Acquisition in 2018
Numotion specializes in providing mobility solutions for individuals with complex medical mobility limitations. The company offers a wide range of products, including complex power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, and sports chairs designed for various activities like basketball and racing. Its offerings also include equipment tailored for children, such as customized seating systems, strollers, walkers, and assistive technology. In addition to wheelchairs and mobility aids, Numotion provides essential accessories like seat cushions, rehabilitation shower chairs, and hospital beds. The company emphasizes personalized services, including mobility assessments, equipment trials, insurance billing, and maintenance support. With a commitment to enhancing mobility and independence, Numotion has established itself as a responsive provider in the complex rehab industry since its founding in 2001, with headquarters in Hazelwood, Missouri, and additional operations in Madison, Wisconsin.
Spectrum Plastics Group
Acquisition in 2018
Spectrum Plastics Group is a manufacturer specializing in the production of PVC and polyethylene tubing, films, and bags, primarily for food and industrial packaging applications. The company offers a range of services including automated packaging, in-line converting, and advanced extrusion capabilities. It also provides analytical lab testing and produces low melt batch inclusion bags and blown film extrusion products. Serving diverse sectors such as fresh farm products, processed and frozen foods, industrial, medical, and pharmaceutical, Spectrum Plastics Group is committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients.
Excelitas Technologies
Acquisition in 2017
Excelitas Technologies is a manufacturer of specialty lighting and sensor components, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally. The company provides a diverse array of electrical and electronic products, including emitters, flash lamps, photonic detectors, light emitting diodes, pulsed xenon lighting, thermal infrared detectors, avionic displays, and imaging lenses. By offering these advanced technologies, Excelitas helps clients accelerate their time to market while securing unique technological advantages and establishing barriers to entry for competitors.
TricorBraun
Acquisition in 2016
TricorBraun Holdings Inc. is a leading distributor of rigid packaging solutions, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company offers a diverse range of packaging products, including plastic and glass containers, closures, dispensers, tubes, and flexible packaging, serving various customer end markets across North America. In addition to its distribution capabilities, TricorBraun operates a fully integrated design studio that specializes in package design, development, and custom mold building. The company has received numerous industry accolades, including WorldStar, AmeriStar, and American Packaging Design Awards, highlighting its commitment to innovation and quality in packaging solutions.
Omega Environmental Technologies
Acquisition in 2016
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, focused on simplifying the purchasing process for consumers. The company provides a wide selection of popular contact lens brands at competitive prices, serving over 8 million customers and maintaining a stock of more than 15 million lenses. It delivers over 200,000 contact lenses daily, with a commitment to efficiency, shipping 98 percent of orders within one business day of prescription verification. In addition to contact lenses, 1-800 Contacts operates glasses.com, which offers a variety of name-brand glasses, free In-Home Try-On, and convenient online shopping solutions. The company's award-winning website and accessible toll-free number enhance the customer experience, making vision correction products readily available.
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 Group
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, Inc. is a distributor based in Madison Heights, Michigan, specializing in industrial and commercial electrical and electronic control products. Founded in 1975, the company offers a wide array of products, including electromechanical products, enclosures, circuit protection devices, motor drives, networking solutions, and various industrial control systems. Additionally, Galco provides safety equipment, testing and measuring tools, and repair services to enhance customer operations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, transportation, steel processing, and wastewater treatment, catering to commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, and institutions. With its extensive product offerings and engineering services, Galco ensures immediate availability and integration solutions for its clients.
24 Hour Fitness USA
Acquisition in 2014
24 Hour Fitness is a fitness center chain based in Carlsbad, California, founded by Leonard Schlemm in 1983. The company offers a range of training services, including personal training, group exercise classes, and team sports programs. Its classes are designed to cater to various fitness goals and intensities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fitness. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness provides a program called Fit:Perks, which allows customers to earn points and receive rewards for their participation. The company also sells fitness accessories, apparel, electronic products, and dietary supplements through its online store, aiming to meet all the fitness needs of its customers in one place.
Evoqua Water Technologies
Acquisition in 2013
Evoqua Water Technologies GmbH is a leading manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment products and systems, including disinfection and solutions for municipal, industrial, and purified water applications. Headquartered in Günzburg, Germany, the company operates as a subsidiary of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC. With over a century of experience, Evoqua is recognized for its innovation and expertise in the water treatment sector. The company is organized into two main segments: Integrated Solutions and Services, which offers fully integrated systems and tailored service solutions, and Applied Product Technologies, which focuses on developing product platforms for distribution through third-party channels. Evoqua is committed to helping municipalities and industrial clients protect and enhance water resources worldwide.
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 prominent distributor serving the Environmental Safety, Emergency Response, and Surface Preparation markets in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in providing personal protective equipment, specialty chemicals, and an extensive range of products—over 50,000 in total—to specialty contractors and service professionals. Aramsco caters to various sectors, including fire and water restoration, hazardous material removal, and surface treatment for concrete and steel. Additionally, its offerings encompass asbestos, lead, and mold abatement services. By supplying the necessary equipment, chemicals, and consumables, Aramsco enables its clients to effectively complete their projects while ensuring safety and compliance in hazardous environments.
Brand Networks
Private Equity Round in 2013
Brand Networks is a provider of AI-driven social media advertising software that focuses on enhancing marketing relevance for its clients. The company serves 650 enterprise customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100 and many leading brands recognized by AdAge. Its platform is designed to manage media campaigns across all social platforms, utilizing personalization data and advanced automation technologies. This approach helps marketers optimize their media investments and improve campaign performance by providing valuable insights and assistance to media analysts and marketing teams.
Sparrows Offshore Group
Private Equity Round in 2012
Sparrows Offshore Group specializes in providing engineered products and services primarily to the offshore energy and renewables sectors. The company offers a range of solutions, including lifting and mechanical handling equipment, cable and pipelay systems, and fluid power technologies. Additionally, Sparrows Offshore Group delivers comprehensive engineering design services encompassing mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and electrical disciplines. Their expertise extends to technical consulting, bespoke equipment design, front-end engineering design (FEED) studies, structural integrity analysis, and detailed analysis reports. By offering both sale and rental options for their equipment, the company supports clients in optimizing operational efficiency while ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of essential equipment and personnel in safety-critical environments.
NES Global Talent
Acquisition in 2012
Established in 1978, NES Global Talent is a manpower specialist that supplies skilled candidates across various sectors, including Oil & Gas, Power, Construction and Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Mining, and IT. The company is recognized for its staffing solutions, which are derived from a global talent pool. NES Global Talent employs a dedicated team of over 500 consultants, each specializing in specific disciplines, ensuring that clients receive tailored and effective staffing services.
IAC Acoustics
Acquisition in 2012
IAC Acoustics is a provider of engineered noise and acoustic control solutions and test facilities to various industries, including energy & power, industrial, commercial construction, aviation, and automotive end markets.
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
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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