BW Forsyth Partners

BW Forsyth Partners, LLC is a private equity firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, established in 2009 as the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc. The firm specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies, focusing on sectors such as financial services, industrial services, manufacturing, capital equipment, and professional services. BW Forsyth Partners typically invests between $20 million and $100 million in companies with revenues ranging from $40 million to $300 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $25 million. The firm aims to acquire a majority stake, often seeking control positions in both common and preferred equity investments. It targets family-owned businesses, particularly those facing transitions, distressed situations, or corporate divestitures, and prefers opportunities in North America and Western Europe. BW Forsyth Partners has completed 22 acquisitions and currently operates multiple companies within its investment portfolio, emphasizing operational improvements while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of the leadership teams.