Ironwood Partners

Ironwood Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in investments in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Established in 2003, the firm targets middle-market companies in North America, typically seeking investments in enterprises with values up to $100 million. Ironwood Partners engages in buyouts, recapitalizations, platform investments for follow-on acquisitions, and growth financing, with a preference for companies that can benefit from lean business systems. The firm aims to gain control or share control in its portfolio companies and often seeks a board seat to facilitate strategic oversight. Ironwood Partners does not focus on turnaround situations, instead concentrating on businesses poised for operational improvements and long-term capital appreciation.