Charlesbank Equity Fund II

Charlesbank Equity Fund II, managed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, is a private equity fund based in Boston, Massachusetts. The fund primarily targets investments in mature middle-market companies across various sectors, including commercial transportation, financial services, manufacturing, and industrials. It seeks to partner with experienced management teams to facilitate growth through management-led buyouts, geographical expansion, and industry consolidation. Typically, the fund invests between $20 million and $150 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $1.5 billion. Charlesbank Equity Fund II generally takes both majority and minority stakes, aiming for a holding period of five to seven years before exiting through initial public offerings, strategic sales, or sales to other private equity firms. The firm emphasizes investments in North America while also considering opportunities in Europe, particularly in emerging markets.