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Investment thesis
AEA invests across four complementary groups spanning middle-market private equity, private debt, small-business (Enterprise) private equity, and growth (AEA Elevate). Over more than five decades it has built a network of leading industrialists, executives and operators who serve on portfolio company boards and in advisory roles, complementing operating partners and third-party diligence resources. AEA pursues long-term value creation in middle-market businesses, with its growth strategy targeting high-growth, tech-enabled business services and healthcare services opportunities. The firm emphasizes operational support and a distinctive culture across its global footprint.
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Team · 191 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesNamed Chairman and President of AEA in 1968 and led the New York investment team.
Named Chairman of AEA in 2012.
Named Chairman of AEA in 1989.
Named Chairman of AEA in 1998.
Brian Hoesterey serves as Chief Executive Officer of AEA Investors and has spoken to the firm's commitment to integrating ESG opportunities into its deal process.
James Ho is a Partner on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he concentrates on Building Products & Services and Commercial & Field Services investments. Before joining AEA in 2001, he worked as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in Chicago, advising private equity and corporate clients on acquisitions and post-merger integration. He holds a B.A. in economics and mathematical methods in the social sciences from Northwestern University.
Justin de La Chapelle is a Partner on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he focuses on the firm's investments in Building Products & Services, Distribution & Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services. Before AEA, he worked at Brera Capital Partners and at Banc of America Securities in its mergers and acquisitions and leveraged acquisition finance groups. He holds a B.A. in English Literature and mathematics from Georgetown University.
Martin Eltrich is a Partner on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he focuses on the Commercial & Field Services sector. Before AEA, he worked as an investment banker covering consumer products at Greenhill & Co., which he joined at its founding in 1996, and previously at Morgan Stanley. He holds a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Rahul Goyal is a Partner on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team and became Head of Strategic Relationships in 2021, focusing on the firm's industrials investments and managing intermediary, lender, corporate, and sponsor relationships. Before AEA, he worked as a strategy consultant at Bain & Co. in Chicago, advising corporate and private equity clients across industries. He holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Northwestern University.
Ramzi Gedeon is a Partner on AEA Investors' Middle Market Private Equity team, focusing on European investments in the Industrial Technology / Advanced Materials and Commercial & Field Services sectors. Before AEA, he spent 18 years as a partner at TPG Capital in London, completing investments across retail and consumer, industrials, building materials, technology, and telecom in multiple markets, and began his career in investment banking at Merrill Lynch in New York. He holds a B.A. in economics from Cambridge University and an M.A. in international and development economics from Yale University.
Felix Braun is a Principal on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he works on European investments across sectors including Industrial Technology/Advanced Materials, Building Products & Services, Distribution & Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services. Before AEA, he worked in Morgan Stanley's investment banking group in Sydney on M&A and financing for utility and industrial companies. He holds a Diplom-Kaufmann from the University of Mannheim and an M.B.A. from ESSEC Business School.
Marco Francescon is a Principal on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he works on investment opportunities in Europe, mainly in the industrial technology and advanced materials sectors. He previously worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in London and Sydney, covering client coverage and M&A execution. He holds a B.A. with honors in philosophy, politics and economics and an MSc in African studies, both from Oxford University.
Nick Alers is a Principal on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he works on investments across Industrial Technology / Advanced Materials, Building Products & Services, Distribution & Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services. Before AEA, he worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in New York, covering M&A and financings for transportation and logistics companies. He holds a B.A. in economics from Yale University, where he graduated with honors.
Thomas Donley is a Principal on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he focuses on the Building Products & Services, Distribution and Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services sectors. Before joining AEA, he worked at Bain & Company on private equity diligence and corporate transformation projects. He holds a B.S.E. from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering.
Adam Goetsch is an Operating Partner and Head of e-Commerce on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he works with portfolio companies to improve their e-Commerce customer experiences and operating performance. Before AEA, he co-founded and served as managing partner of Inflection Shift Consulting, an e-Commerce consulting firm, and previously spent 14 years at Amazon.com in roles including general manager of its Lawn & Garden, Home & Furniture, and Automotive Parts & Service categories. He began his career at Ernst & Young and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Alex Bales is a Vice President on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he works on investment opportunities in the Industrial Technology and Advanced Materials sectors. Before AEA, he worked in the Consumer & Retail group at Lazard Frères & Co. in New York, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. He earned a B.S. in business administration and a B.A. in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ben Craine is a Business Development Associate on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. He previously held a Business Development Associate role at AGC Partners in Boston. He holds a B.A. in International Political Economy from Colorado College.
Bhavika Gummadi is an Associate on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. Before joining AEA, she worked as an investment banking analyst in Morgan Stanley's Global Industrials Group. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Economics from The Wharton School, concentrating in Finance and Statistics with a minor in Mathematics.
Charles (Chuck) Dougherty joined AEA Investors as an Operating Partner in 2023, where he works with portfolio companies on operating performance and growth initiatives. He previously served as President and CEO of Hardinge, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a machine tool systems supplier, and as President and CEO of American Science & Engineering Inc., with earlier leadership roles at Tyco Electronics Corporation and Motorola. He holds a B.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Villanova University, and attended the Northwestern Kellogg Executive Development Program.
Charlotte Emiel is an Associate on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. Before AEA, she worked as a Manager at Strategy& in London and Amsterdam. She earned an MSc in Management from the London School of Economics, a Masters in Management from London Business School, and an MBA from INSEAD.
Christine Baker is an Associate on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. Before joining AEA, she worked as an investment banking analyst in the Healthcare group at J.P. Morgan. She holds a BS in Applied Economics & Management with a concentration in Finance from Cornell University's Dyson School.
Christopher Brown is a Vice President on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he focuses on the Building Products & Services, Distribution & Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services sectors. Before joining AEA, he worked as an investment banking associate in the Technology, Media, and Telecom group at Goldman Sachs. He holds a B.A. in math and economics from Dartmouth College.
Cole Hattler is a Vice President on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he focuses on the Building Products & Services, Distribution & Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services sectors. Before AEA, he worked as an investment banking analyst in Credit Suisse's global industrials group. He earned a B.S.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University, graduating cum laude.
Frank Herr is an Operating Partner on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he concentrates on the firm's industrial-sector portfolio companies and their value creation. Before joining AEA in 2014, he spent 11 years at Eaton Corp as general manager of its Hydraulics business in Greater China and its Power Distribution business in North Asia, and earlier served as Managing Director China for Arvin Meritor. He holds a B.S. in engineering mechanics from Tsinghua University, an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Gabriele Giaroli is a Vice President in AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he focuses on investments in Industrial Technology / Advanced Materials, Building Products & Services, Distribution & Logistics, and Commercial & Field Services. Before AEA, he worked as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group in San Francisco and Milan. He holds a B.A. in economics and computer science from Boston University and an M.B.A. from INSEAD.
George Harvey is a Vice President on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. Before AEA, he worked as an investment banking analyst in Bank of America's Consumer & Retail group. He holds a B.A. in history with a math minor from Dartmouth College.
Graham Sayers is an Operating Partner for Finance at AEA Investors LP, where he supports the finance function of private equity portfolio companies. A CFO with experience across public and private companies, he has led five sale transactions to exit two investments, managed multiple debt raises and refinancings including investor roadshows, and built finance teams to support operations. His background spans strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, P&L and cost management, tax planning, and stakeholder management across boards, debt holders, and management teams.
Jim Coleman is an Operating Partner on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team, where he works with portfolio companies on growth, operating performance, and digital transformation and technology initiatives. Before AEA, he spent over 30 years at Accenture as a senior managing director, most recently leading the firm's Chicago office and overseeing strategic client relationships and industry units in Consumer Goods & Retail and Chemicals & Utilities. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.
Leander Cortolezis is a Vice President on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. Before joining AEA, he worked as a Consultant in the Private Equity group at Boston Consulting Group. He holds an M.Sc. in international management and a CEMS MIM from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and Bocconi University.
Ram Capoor is an Associate on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity Team. Before joining AEA, he was an Associate at Parthenon Capital in Boston, focusing on healthcare and financial services. He holds a BSc in Finance and a BAS in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania through the Jerome Fisher M&T Program.
Ryan Glazer is a Senior Associate on AEA's Middle Market Private Equity team. Before AEA, he worked as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company in Toronto. He holds a B.A. & Sc. in economics and molecular biology from McGill University.
Shelie Gustafson is an Operating Partner, Talent on AEA Investors' Middle Market Private Equity team, where she works with portfolio company leadership on talent, organizational effectiveness, and operating performance, and leads AEA's Best Practice Council for portfolio CHROs. She previously served as Chief People Officer at Jacobs Solutions and held a leadership role at CH2M during its restructuring ahead of its acquisition by Jacobs. She holds a master's degree in organizational communication and a bachelor's degree in business administration, and holds NACD Board Director, SPHR, and GPHR certifications.
What they invest in
from 92 of 311 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×35Consumer ×26Hardware ×19Enterprise Software ×18Healthtech ×14Logistics & Supply Chain ×14E-commerce ×13Retail Tech ×13
HQs:United States×64Brazil×1Canada×1Denmark×1United Kingdom×1India×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×142 founders×3
Investments · 311 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12019 · 12018 · 12015 · 14 dated
American Public Education, Inc. is a provider of career-focused online and campus-based postsecondary education, serving military members, veterans, public service communities, and nursing/health sciences students.
EdTech
Angela K. Selden(President and Chief Executive Officer)inEdward H. Codispoti(Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)Nuno S. Fernandes(President, American Public University System)inMark L. Arnold(President, Rasmussen University)
Co-investorsCamden Partners
Inovar Packaging Group manufactures high-end labels, sleeves, and pouches using flexographic and digital printing technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerNew MaterialsDallas, US
Co-investorsConsumer VenturesKelso
NES Fircroft is a recruitment and staffing firm serving the energy, mining, chemicals, and renewables sectors across the Americas, Canada, and Latin America.
CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Geoff Lloyd(Co-founder)Bryan Sullivan(Co-founder)Roland(Managing Director - Americas)Tig Gilliamin
Co-investorsEquistone Partners Europe
A global freight forwarding company focused on reducing carbon emissions in supply chains by partnering with suppliers and customers to decarbonize logistics operations.
Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainHvidovre, DK
Allan Melgaard(Group CEO)in
BoardNils Smedegaard Andersen(Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsCVC Capital Partners
24 Hour Fitness operates a chain of gyms and fitness clubs offering memberships, classes, and training, along with the 24GO mobile app for accessing workout content and club check-in.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessCarlsbad, US
Karl Sanftin
Co-investorsFarol Asset ManagementLongRange Capital
3Play Media provides video captioning and description services to help organizations achieve accessibility compliance at scale through automated workflows and accurate transcriptions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Christopher Antunes(Founder)in
Co-investorsLaunchpad Venture GroupThe Riverside Company
4over offers custom printing and packaging products featuring the Akuafoil metallic finishing process, serving businesses and creators who need branded collateral and retail packaging with enhanced visual appeal.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechGlendale, US
Zarik Megerdichian(Founder)Yiannis LykogiannisinJoe Davisin
Co-investorsHGGC
Acosta connects brands with consumers through distribution and agency services, facilitating market relationships since 1927.
ConsumerMarketplacesRetail TechSales Tech
Co-investorsNexus Capital Management
Affordable Care provides business support and administrative services to dental practices across the U.S., handling non-clinical tasks like payroll, insurance, and marketing so dentists can focus on patient care.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechResearch Triangle Park, US
Peter Bridgmanin
Co-investorsNorthlane Capital Partners
AIT is a global supply chain and logistics provider that helps companies access international markets by managing the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods across sea, air, and ground freight.
Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainChicago, US
Vaughn Moore(Chairman and CEO)in
Co-investorsGreenbriar Equity GroupHamilton Lane
APG provides field service support for maintenance and repair of gas and steam turbines at power plants, specializing in inspection and repair of both advanced and mature turbine components for minimizing downtime during critical outages.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHouston, US
Jim Mugford(CEO)in
Co-investorsWarren
The American Oncology Network (AON) is a physician-led alliance supporting community oncology practices, representing physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across multiple U.S. care sites.
Digital HealthHealthtechFort Myers, US
Todd Schonherz(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inDavid H Gould(Chief Financial Officer)inErica Mallon(General Counsel)in"Stephen ""Fred""" Divers(Chief Medical Officer and Director)Shalin R Shah(Director)Ravi Sarin(Director)
Richard SalernoinAnthony Petrillein
Co-investorsAmerican SecuritiesOdyssey Investment Partners
Augusta Active is an online retailer of athletic apparel and accessories, offering men's and women's tees, headwear, and related sportswear for active and golf wear.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Auto Europe is a car rental service provider operating in over 190 countries with more than 28,000 rental locations worldwide, offering competitive rates and comprehensive travel booking services for international travelers.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityPortland, US
Co-investorsTowerBrook
AV delivers integrated defense systems including unmanned platforms, directed energy weapons, electronic warfare, and AI-enabled decision support tools to military and allied operators in 55+ countries.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsSpace Tech
Co-investorsGula Tech Adventures
Brand Networks provides a platform for employee advocacy and employee-generated content creation, enabling enterprise brands to turn employees into organic content creators and amplify that content through paid media channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSRochester, US
Co-investorsBaroda VenturesFrontier Venture CapitalValor Equity Partners
Captain D's is a seafood restaurant chain that has operated for over 50 years, offering fish, shrimp, and related dishes at accessible prices in a casual dining environment.
ConsumerFoodTechDonelson, US
Celerion is a contract research organization specializing in early phase clinical drug development, providing bioanalytical services and laboratory testing that generate clinical data for pharmaceutical clients.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesLincoln, US
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesH.I.G. CapitalH.I.G. HealthBridge PartnersSV Health InvestorsTHL FUND
Cenegenics is a physician-led age management and performance health system that uses diagnostics and data-driven interventions to help individuals optimize strength, cognition, metabolic health, and longevity.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsFriedomHDS CapitalPrimetime Partners
Central Moloney manufactures pad-mounted transformers for electrical power distribution, serving utility and industrial customers with ratings from 30 to 2,500 KVA.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareNorth Little Rock, US
Co-investorsWind Point Partners
Colibri Group is an online learning platform that provides continuing education, licensing exam preparation, and career development programs for licensed professionals across healthcare, finance, real estate, accounting, insurance, and teacher education sectors.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Shravan Goli(Chief Executive Officer)inBob Abraham(President of Teacher Education)Ed Clark(President, Accounting and President, Financial Services)inMark Coomes(Chief People Officer)inTyler Duncan(Chief Operating and Transformation Officer)inNancy Gerome(Senior Vice President, Valuation & Property Services)in
Co-investorsGridiron CapitalNeuberger Berman
Commonwealth Pain & Spine operates a network of pain management clinics providing interventional procedures, chronic care management, and integrated physical and mental health support for patients with chronic pain across multiple states in the Southeast and Midwest.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEvansville, US
Crosslake is a technology advisory firm that helps private equity investors and management teams assess and manage technology value creation across the investment lifecycle, combining hands-on technologist expertise with data-driven scoring.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareCharlotte, US
BarrGurvan
Co-investorsFalfurriasLeonard Green
Dessert Holdings supplies premium finished dessert products to retailers across the United States and Canada, offering both custom solutions and ready-made items across multiple platforms including classic bakery, prepackaged, gluten-free, and seasonal offerings.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechSt. Paul, US
Susanne Ross(SVP of Culinary and Research & Development)inPaul Lapadat(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGryphonBain CapitalBain Capital Tech Opportunities
Dr.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & Fitness
William Mathias Scholl
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
East West + Vexos provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions for companies with complex product development needs, leveraging 25+ years of experience.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
EZ Texting is a cloud-based SMS marketing platform that enables businesses to send text campaigns, manage contacts, and automate messaging workflows.
AdTechCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Vijesh Mehta(Founder)in
Flow Control Group is a solutions provider offering technically oriented products and services for flow control, industrial automation, and life sciences across North America.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCharlotte, US
Co-investorsEdgewater FundsNeuberger Berman
GALLS supplies uniforms, equipment, and tactical gear to law enforcement, military, fire, EMS, corrections, and security personnel.
Defense TechE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsCharlesbank Capital Partners
Imperative Logistics Group provides expedited air and ground logistics solutions for time-critical freight delivery across North America, serving manufacturers and large-scale operations in automotive, aerospace, energy, and production sectors.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsLittlejohn
Infogain provides technology and anti-money laundering (AML) services, combining regulatory expertise and digital transformation capabilities for banking, financial services, and enterprise clients.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSingapore, SG
Co-investorsChrysCapital
Inovar offers an ERP system integrated with EVA, a native Brazilian AI assistant for retail.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSSão Paulo, BR
Co-investorsFEBACAPITALKelso
Integrated Power Services (IPS) is an independent service provider for electro-mechanical equipment, power management, and renewable energy systems, offering repair, maintenance, and reliability services for critical commercial and industrial infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsOdyssey Investment PartnersSearchlight Capital Partners
Jack's operates a chain of quick-service restaurants across the Southern United States, serving customers through 285+ locations.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechSouthern States, US
Dana Taylor(Chief Executive Officer)
JohnsByrne is a packaging and printing company that produces high-quality packaging products with quality management systems and validation testing to meet client specifications and industry standards.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerChicago, US
John B. GustafsonJohn E. GustafsonKevin Andrews(CEO)inChuck Beto(CFO)Curtis Podkasik(CCO)inJohn McKeough(Sr VP of Operations)in
Co-investorsGHK
Krispy Krunchy Chicken operates a fried chicken concept available through convenience store locations across the United States, offering freshly prepared chicken with Cajun seasoning alongside signature sides and biscuits.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechLouisiana, US
Lacerta manufactures thermoformed PET plastic packaging for food producers and supermarkets, offering stock and custom solutions with integrated design capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew MaterialsMansfield, US
Co-investorsSK Capital Partners
LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) is a master distributor and supply chain partner offering over 266,000 SKUs, including specialty fasteners and hard-to-find items, to more than 3,100 customers ranging from national distributors to local businesses.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Mike Spencer(Chief Executive Officer)inNick Jones(Chief Financial Officer)inSteven Dean(Chief Commercial Officer)Heather Skiba(Senior Vice President of Operations, North America)inSteph Brandt(Vice President of Human Resources)inNick Namacher(Vice President of Corporate Strategy)in
Co-investorsNautic Partners
MAG Aerospace is a U.S.
Defense Tech
Co-investorsNew Mountain CapitalVestar Capital Partners
Mark Spain Real Estate is a residential real estate brokerage that helps clients buy and sell homes through a team-based approach focused on customer service.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTechAtlanta, US
Mark Spain(Founder & Executive Chairman of the Board)inAlisha Burdettein
Meritus Gas Partners operates a national network of independent industrial gas and welding supply distributors across more than 100 locations.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAdams Street Partners
Metro Vein Centers provides minimally invasive vein treatments using state-of-the-art, ultrasound-guided technology performed by board-certified vein specialists.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Philip LoPresti(Chief Medical Officer)in
Mid-States Bolt & Screw is a distributor of industrial fasteners and hardware, stocking over 75,000 standard and specialty fasteners for construction and industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechLogistics & Supply Chain
MMGY Global is an integrated marketing company focused on the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, offering services such as advertising, branding, content creation, research, and public relations.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
NCS is a car wash equipment manufacturer and supplier that offers multiple car wash brands, systems, vacuums, water recovery systems, and cleaning chemistry, along with nationwide technician support.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareIoTMarketing Tech
Jesse Wurthin
Nations Roof provides commercial roofing services and asset management solutions for facility managers and property portfolios nationwide, combining centralized coordination with local service delivery across 40+ locations.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Robby Speights(Chief Executive Officer)in
NextCare operates urgent care and occupational medical clinics across 12 US states, providing accessible healthcare services through multiple brands.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Derek Newellin
Niacet produces anhydrous hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid at ultra-high purity grades for use in pharmaceutical, chemical, and electronics industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsSK Capital Partners
NITEO formulates, packages, and markets professional automotive appearance and maintenance chemical products distributed across North America and international markets to service professionals.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDallas, US
Numotion is North America's largest provider of mobility products and services, offering Complex Rehab Technology, urology supplies, speech solutions, and workers' compensation services to individuals with mobility limitations and complex medical needs.
HealthtechMedical DevicesMobility & TransportationBrentwood, US
Co-investorsLLR
Online Labels Group is a family of label-focused brands providing blank, custom, and thermal labels as well as packaging for businesses of varying sizes.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerce
Co-investorsSentinel Capital Partners
P&B Intermodal is an intermodal transportation services company providing repair, maintenance, and logistics support on a nationwide basis, serving Fortune 500 companies including railroads, steamship lines, leasing companies, and trucking firms.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
John Picinic(Founder)inDina Picinic(CAO)inJoanne Picinic(VP of Revenue Assurance)in
Paragon Films manufactures ultra-high-performance and high-performance thin-gauge stretch films for industrial packaging and product wrapping applications.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsTulsa, US
Mike Baab(Founder)in
Co-investorsRhoneWind Point Partners
BAC Paving is a utility paving contractor serving municipal and state infrastructure projects in Middle Tennessee, specializing in trench restoration, infrastructure cuts, and rapid-response paving.
Construction TechHermitage, US
Scotty BarnettClaire BarnettThomas YorkinPaul GarnerinChuck Jeffriesin
Co-investorsBCIShorelineTrivest Family Offices
Chuckit! manufactures dog toys and fetch products designed for interactive play, including ball launchers, balls, and accessories for dogs of all sizes and activity levels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareRetail TechSports Tech
Co-investorsGamutOlympus PartnersStellus Capital ManagementWind Point PartnersPlatinum
Other
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1-800 Contacts, Inc.24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.50 Floor, Inc.829 StudiosAccelevationAcentiaAdCellerantAdvancing EyecareAeronix Technologies GroupAgilex Flavors & FragrancesAlpha PackagingAmerican Dental CompaniesAmerican ExpeditingAmerican Fast FreightAmerican PacificAmerivet Partners Management IncAramsco Holdings IncArchwayArriviaARS Rescue RooterAS SoftwareAscensionAscential TechnologiesAt HomeAurora PlasticsBacharach, Inc.Balboa InstrumentsBalboa WaterBalboa Water GroupBarnetBarnet Products CorporationBespoke PartnersBest Lighting ProductsBHI Investments, LLCBIBlackhawk IndustrialBlue Raven SolutionsBms EnterprisesbnBoa GroupBroad River RehabBrown Jordan InternationalBurt's BeesCapstoneCaring Brands InternationalCentauriCentury SnacksChemDryChemical GuysChemistry RXCimSenseCls Management Services IncCogent HealthcareColony Hardware CorporationColsonConvenience Food Systems B VCopperweldCpg International IncCrane GroupCRB WaterDana Safety SupplyDayton Parts, LLCDematicDonDreamLineEFC InternationalEndries International Inc.EnerconEntregado GroupENTWISTLEEvergreen North AmericaEvoqua Water TechnologiesExcelitas Technologies Corp.Exponential PowerFiberonFirstRidge Service PartnersFounder Sport GroupGabriel Performance Products, LLCGalcoGalco Industrial Electronics IncGame OneGlobal Franchise GroupGlobal Precision ProductsGms IncGo EngineerGold Standard BakingGroundworksGryphon TechnologiesGSMSHarringtonHarvest Hill Beverage CompanyHenry CompanyHiBidHigh Ridge BrandsHighline AftermarketHoughton International IncHugeiaiImpact GroupImpetus Wellness GroupImplus Footcare LlcIn The SwimIndustrial Acoustics CompanyIndustrial ControlsInfogroupIXSJack'sKamanKeelL&R IndustriesLipariLiquid Tech SolutionsLocLockmastersLonestar GroupLTCGLund InternationalMagna5Massey Services Inc.Melissa & DougMonroeMonroe EngineeringMontway IncMunch's SupplyNational Rehab Equipment IncNDCNekoosa Coated Products, LLCNEOTechNES Global TalentNew Era TechnologyNorthern China German AutomotiveNorthStarOceans HealthcareOhio Transmission CorporationOmegaOmega Acquisition CorporationOrionOvation HoldingsParis PresentsPavionPeople Results
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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEA Investors Fund VIIILPs: Northern LGPS | 2022 | — | — | 0.75x | — |
| AEA Investors Fund VIILPs: Northern LGPS | 2019 | — | — | 1.06x | 0.11x |
| AEA Investors 2006 FundLPs: New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund, New York City Employees' Retirement System +2 more | 2006 | — | 7.8% | 1.19x | 1.19x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Public market activity · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘDisclosed stake · filed Oct 2023
4 insider ownership filings (Forms 3/4/5)
at American Oncology Network, Inc. (AONC)
From the firm's own SEC EDGAR filings — stakes and insider roles in public companies, typically portfolio companies after an IPO. Not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Aea Investors made?
- Aea Investors has 311 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Aea Investors invest at?
- Aea Investors invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Aea Investors focus on?
- Aea Investors focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Construction Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Aea Investors located?
- Aea Investors is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Aea Investors co-invest with?
- Aea Investors most often shares deals with Leonard Green, Stellus Capital Management, Charlesbank Capital Partners, among 76 tracked co-investors.
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