Aterian Investment Partners

Aterian Investment Partners, LLC is a private equity investment firm based in New York, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on buyouts, distressed situations, turnarounds, and financial restructuring across various sectors, including consumer goods, healthcare, industrials, and retail. Aterian typically invests between $10 million and $70 million in companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to $500 million and an enterprise value of $30 million to $250 million. The firm seeks both control and non-control investment opportunities and employs a range of investment strategies, including debt, equity, loans, and hybrid securities. Aterian's investment approach encompasses support for organizational improvement, covering aspects such as processes, technology, and governance, aiming to enhance the long-term performance of its portfolio companies.

Michael Fieldstone

Co-Founder and Partner

21 past transactions

Stein Fibers

Private Equity Round in 2022
Stein Fibers is a distributor and manufacturer of fiber products to the North American furniture, bedding, automotive, filtration, construction, and medical markets.

PJ Mechanical.

Private Equity Round in 2019
PJ Mechanical is the mechanical contractor specializes in providing comprehensive HVAC installation and services to high-rise office towers, corporate complexes, sports stadiums and hospitals.

Bright International

Acquisition in 2019
Bright International specializes in formulating, engineering, blending, packaging, filling, and kitting hair bleach products, shaving depilatory powders, and liquid developer and color.

Hain Pure Protein

Acquisition in 2019
Hain Pure Protein Corporation, your single source for the finest brands of All Natural, Antibiotic Free, Vegetarian Fed, Humanely Raised poultry products. We offer a full range of turkey, chicken, and specialty poultry products for Meat, Deli, and Prepared Foods sections of natural and specialty food stores, conventional supermarkets, as well as restaurant chains, independent restaurants, colleges/universities, and foodservice operators nationwide. Click any logo below for more information on our antibiotic-free poultry lines.

The Pace Companies

Acquisition in 2019
The Pace Companies is a full service Plumbing, Fire Protection and HVAC company, servicing the New York metropolitan area.

U.S. Zinc

Acquisition in 2019
U.S. Zinc has grown into the premier global leader in the added value zinc products market. U.S. Zinc manufactures zinc oxide from high grade (HG) and special high grade (SHG) zinc metal as well as from zinc secondaries.U.S. Zinc also produces zinc dust from high grade (HG) and special high grade (SHG) zinc metal as well as from zinc secondaries. The company’s zinc dust plant, which is located in Houston, Texas, is the largest, single site, distilled dust plant in the world. We use specialized technology to produce a wide range of dust grades, which is unmatched in North America. With a continuous manufacturing history of more than 50 years, our zinc dust plant offers a reliable supply of quality product.

Xpress Global Systems (XGSI)

Acquisition in 2018
XGS is a transporter of rolled goods floor coverings in the U.S., offering an expansive national network of service centers and trucks to bring timely deliveries with industry leading low damage rates to its broad customer base. XGS has been serving its customers for over 30 years and is among thelargest independent provider in the industry.

Pioneer Metal Finishing

Acquisition in 2018
Founded in 1945, Pioneer Metal Finishing (PMF) offers the widest array of metal finishing services with locations across the United States and Mexico, including anodizing and electroless nickel, and chromate, tin, zinc, and precious metal platings. All of these services are supported by Pioneer Technologies, our dedicated research and development staff of knowledgeable chemical experts. Pioneer Metal Finishing is more than just a metal finisher. We offer "trusted finishes" to customers through proven processes, expertise, and positive long-term relationships with customers and employees alike. Pioneer Metal Finishing has grown considerably since 1945 and strives to help customers achieve their time to market and product differentiation goals through great customer service, technical support, and the widest array of metal finishing processes with our unique, all-in-one philosophy of servicing small to large customers across the industry.

Vander-Bend Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2018
Vander-Bend is a best-in-class contract design manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing expert-level solutions in the medical technology, medical device, as well as other high-growth markets, with machining and mechanical integration assembly teams highly experienced in the minimally invasive, and robotic assisted surgery (RAS) end-markets. Whether it’s electromechanical assembly, rapid prototyping & engineering solutions, precision machining, and/or sheet metal fabrication, Vander-Bend is a highly automated and collaborative OEM partner shortening global supply chains, exceeding quality, and improving long-term value. Robotic Automation Surgical Instrumentation Medical Device Components Highly Automated Fabrication (Including Robotics) Micro as well as Large Format Machining Specializing in Machining Castings (9) US Based Manufacturing Locations East Coast / Midwest / West Coast (US Based) 550,000 sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space >260 pieces of production and support equipment including numerically controlled punches, brakes, mills, and lasers, among others ISO 9001 ISO 13485 FDA Registered

Standard Furniture Manufacturing

Private Equity Round in 2017
Family-owned and American-based, they operate manufacturing and distribution facilities in Bay Minette, Alabama. Combined, Standard Furniture has nearly a thousand employees both domestically and overseas. With more than 80% of their workforce based in the US, their 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing space, 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space and fleet of 40+ trucks enables Standard to provide delivery options to meet any retailer’s needs. As a leading case goods manufacturer, their longevity in the marketplace, continued growth and experience navigating various market conditions makes partnering with us a good business decision.

NEOGRAF SOLUTIONS

Acquisition in 2017
NEOGRAF SOLUTIONS is a developer and manufacturer of flexible natural and synthetic graphite, powders and flakes used in thermal management, fire resistance and other applications.

Zephyr Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2016
Zephyr Solutions provides compressed gases, including helium, propane, CO2, and nitrogen to retail chain stores, restaurants, and industrial bulk accounts throughout the USA. Zephyr also manufactures and distributes compressed gas equipment, balloon accessories, cylinder safety equipment, and cylinders world-wide, and boasts service locations in Central and South America, Canada, Japan, Israel, and the Caribbean.

Stewart Tubular

Acquisition in 2016
Stewart Tubular products is well known fir our expertise in manufacturing downhole tubular accessories and support equipment.

Step2

Acquisition in 2016
Step2 is a branded designer and manufacturer of large format plastic toys and home & garden products in North America.

Backyard Discovery

Acquisition in 2015
Backyard Discovery makes outdoor wooden swing sets and playsets to fit every child's imagination and every budget. As the largest residential swing set manufacturer in the US, we offer outdoor playsets with slides, monkey bars, rock walls and more. They're about more than just enjoying the fresh air and playing with friends. Swing sets help your children strengthen their muscles and exercise their imaginations.

SourceLink

Acquisition in 2015
SourceLink is a multichannel, data-driven, direct marketing services company. Illuminated Marketing is our unique method of combining data, design and delivery. It's where science and imagination collide, resulting in the solution. The product is a one-stop, full-service answer to your marketing needs.

Johnstown Wire Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
Johnstown Wire Technologies, Inc.(JWT) headquartered in Johnstown, PA and originally a division of Bethlehem Steel Corp., is the largest producer of value added carbon and alloy wire in North America. JWT Company focuses on high-margin segments where metallurgical quality is a differentiating factor. The company operates from a single 638,000 square foot facility in Johnstown, PA and employs 260 people, of which 210 are represented by the USWA. JWT produces a wide variety of steel wire products made from carbon and alloy wire rod and hot rolled bar. The company's manufacturing processes include acid cleaning and coating, wire drawing, plating, and annealing. Its customers are primarily in the transportation and construction industry segments, but it supplies product for a variety of other industries including machinery, capital goods, energy/electrical power, and consumer products.

Bluewater Thermal Solutions

Acquisition in 2012
Bluewater Thermal Solutions LLC is a leading provider of thermal processing and metal joining services in North America, operating a network of facilities across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996 and based in Greenville, South Carolina, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of heat treating services, including carburizing, carbonitriding, and age hardening, among others, to enhance the mechanical properties and durability of metal components. Bluewater also offers assembly and furnace brazing of engineered parts, along with selective hardening and metallurgical inspection services. Its expertise caters to various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, and medical markets. By providing strategic assessment, engineering design, and thermal process optimization, Bluewater Thermal Solutions aims to meet stringent engineering specifications and improve product quality for its clients.

Burner Systems International

Acquisition in 2012
Burner Systems International is a leading global manufacturer of components and full assemblies for the global gas cooking industry. BSI serves a broad spectrum of OEM’s with the most complete gas technologies available, including capabilities for engineering, testing, and manufacturing to support customer designs. BSI’s strategically located facilities provide high quality, low-cost assemblies and system solutions on a competitive timeframe.

Galata Chemicals, LLC

Acquisition in 2010
Galata Chemicals, LLC is a chemical firm dealing in specialty chemicals.

EnviroSolutions

Acquisition in 2009
EnviroSolutions (ESI) is a regional waste and recycling services company. They work collaboratively to craft customized, environmentally conscious solutions to meet the needs of their commercial and industrial customers. Their knowledgeable Customer Care Consultants, backed by a team of experienced professionals, are focused on helping businesses and communities thrive with economical, sustainable solutions, and responsive, personalized service.ESI was established in 2003 to serve a diverse portfolio of customers across industries throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Their facilities have been developed, built and operated with regulatory compliance and safety as top priorities, but their people are their greatest assets. They employ experienced, highly trained drivers and customer care professionals, and with their company-wide commitment to service, you can expect courteous, respectful service every single day – from their drivers to senior leadership and everyone in between.
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