American Industrial Partners
Private equityNew York · 20 people tracked
Investment thesis
AIP invests in industrial businesses that are mission-critical to the industrial economy, targeting companies in basic-needs industries with leading market positions, valuable hard assets, and sustainable competitive advantages. As a transformational investor, the firm applies an operator- and engineer-driven operating agenda to grow earnings and build enduring market leaders. It emphasizes operational rigor, teamwork, and long-term value creation, seeking companies with compelling potential for strategic value across the industrial economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDesigns, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products including adult incontinence and infant diapers under brands such as Attends, Indas, and Comfees, plus private-label lines.
South Jordan, US
Roy Franklin(Director)Kent Hoots(Executive Officer)Bruce Brook(Director)Tanya Fratto(Director)Jonathan Lewinsohn(Director)Alan Sides(Executive Officer)
Paper, Packaging, and Forest Products
Automotive sector portfolio company
Automotive sector portfolio company
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 6
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VIII, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Florida State Board of Administration +1 more | 2024 | — | — | 1.07x | 0.04x |
| American Industrial Partners Fund VIIILPs: New Jersey Division of Investment, Orange County Employees Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.20x | 0.05x |
| American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, University of Texas Investment Management Company | 2019 | — | 22.2% | 1.71x | 0.44x |
| American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VI LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, University of Texas Investment Management Company | 2016 | — | 20.6% | 2.45x | 1.47x |
| American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IILPs: Orange County Employees Retirement System, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation | 1995 | — | -11.6% | 0.70x | 0.73x |
| American Industrial Partners Capital Fund ILPs: Orange County Employees Retirement System | 1991 | — | 13.7% | 1.70x | 1.70x |
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).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does American Industrial Partners focus on?
- American Industrial Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Defense Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is American Industrial Partners located?
- American Industrial Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
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