Boston · Growth–Late Stage · 28 people tracked
Also known as Berkshire Partners Llc
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Investment thesis
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on partnering with management teams of high-potential, resilient middle-market businesses positioned for long-term growth. It seeks companies with innovative leadership, attractive demand tailwinds, differentiated and defensible products, consolidation opportunities, multiple avenues for organic and acquisition-driven value creation, strong operational infrastructure, and technology-enabled growth. The firm provides capital and resources, acting as a thought partner to build management systems, expand into new markets, execute M&A, optimize capital structures, and recruit talent. It emphasizes collaborative, integrity-driven relationships and an analytical, truth-seeking approach, benefiting from its association with Stockbridge for public-market insight.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 6, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 9 of 17 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Defense Tech ×2
HQs:United States×8Brazil×1
Investments · 17 tracked
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Thrive is a company whose leadership actively collaborates with the American Heart Association to advance cardiovascular health research, prevention, and education.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaSConcord, US
Bill McLaughlin(CEO)inMatt Kosovsky(Chief Financial Officer)inJoe Mercurio(Chief Revenue Officer)inScott Steele(Chief Operating Officer)inMichael Gray(Chief Technology Officer)inKristina O'Connell(Chief Marketing Officer)in
Co-investorsCourt Square Capital Partners
Triumph Group provides engineered systems and proprietary components for aerospace and defense companies, serving both OEM and aftermarket applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareRadnor, US
Jorge L. Valladares III(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsWarburg Pincus
Accela provides cloud-based software and IT management solutions for government agencies and communities to deliver digital services, streamline operations, and improve resident engagement.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTechSaaSSan Ramon, US
Colin Samuels(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Tung(Executive Officer)Maury Blackman(Executive Officer, Director)John Alves(Executive Officer)
BoardDerek Chau(Director)Tyler Wick(Director)
Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersBuilding VenturesGolub GrowthKarlani Capital
CPP produces high-integrity structural investment castings, including titanium, steel, aluminum, and nickel-based superalloy components such as engine housings, mounts, frames, and casings.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew MaterialsCleveland, US
Co-investorsArlington Capital PartnersBlue PointIndustrial Growth PartnersWarburg Pincus
Gardenuity sells container gardens, desktop terrariums, and plant subscriptions matched to a customer's location and weather, along with soil and nutrient blends.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceDallas, US
Donna Letier(Director, Executive Officer)inAndrew Scott Letier(Director, Executive Officer)Julie Eggers(Director, Executive Officer)
BoardAlan Shor(Director)Michael Mann(Director)Sharron Hunt(Director)
Co-investorsNorth Texas Angel NetworkAnchor CapitalRevTech Ventures
Mosai provides a care coordination platform for U.S. home healthcare providers that integrates clinical workflows, patient data, and referral management.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSNashville, US
Elliott Wood(CEO)inDr. Andrei Javier(Vice President of Strategy and Transformation)
Nubank is a digital bank offering checking accounts, credit cards, loans, and savings tools without annual fees or abusive charges.
FintechSão Paulo, BR
David Vélez(Founder & CEO)inCristina Junqueira(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBase PartnersFounders FundHundreds CapitalKaszek VenturesMSA NovoQED Investors+7 more
IT managed services provider (MSP) and managed security services provider (MSSP) offering outsourced IT and cybersecurity, cloud, and networking services across financial services, healthcare, and professional services markets.
Independent provider of mission-critical components and engineered systems for the global aerospace and defense industry, founded in 1993, serving original equipment and aftermarket applications.
Triumvirate Environmental provides waste reduction, compliance, and environmental health & safety solutions to companies in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors across North America.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Provides environmental solutions including on-site support, hazardous and regulated waste handling and disposal, and strategic advisory services to life sciences, healthcare, education, and industrial markets.
Vapor IO deploys software-driven autonomous networks and micromodular data centers at network edges, leasing infrastructure and edge-to-edge connectivity capabilities to telecommunications providers, cloud operators, and content delivery networks.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureIoTAustin, US
Cole Crawford(Founder & CEO)inAndrew CenciniinSteve White(CRO)in
Co-investorsGoldman SachsSINEWAVE VENTURES
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTriumph · barchart.com · Jul 21, 2026
Nubank · ts2.tech · Jul 14, 2026
Gardenuity · dallasinnovates.com · Jan 14, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 6
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Fund XILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2025 | — | — | 0.92x | 0.92x |
| Berkshire Fund IX LPLPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Florida State Board of Administration, The Regents of the University of California +3 more | 2017 | — | 13.4% | 1.71x | 0.67x |
| Berkshire Fund VIII LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, The Regents of the University of California, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +6 more | 2011 | — | 16.1% | 2.16x | 2.02x |
| Berkshire Fund VIILPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, The Regents of the University of California, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +4 more | 2006 | — | 17.3% | 2.10x | 2.10x |
| Berkshire Fund VILPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Carnegie Corporation of New York +2 more | 2002 | — | 24.8% | 3.20x | 3.11x |
| Berkshire Fund X, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | — | — | 6.6% | 1.10x | 0.42x |
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
- How many investments has Berkshire made?
- Berkshire has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Berkshire invest at?
- Berkshire invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Berkshire's typical check size?
- Berkshire typically writes checks of $150M – $500M.
- What sectors does Berkshire focus on?
- Berkshire focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Berkshire located?
- Berkshire is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Berkshire lead rounds?
- Yes, Berkshire leads investment rounds.
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