Bernhard
Private equityBaton Rouge · 45 people tracked
Also known as Bernhard Capital Partners Management, Lp
Investment thesis
Bernhard Capital Partners is a private markets investment firm targeting the middle-market services and infrastructure space. Founded in 2013, it builds market-leading infrastructure services and asset platforms across essential sectors such as water and power, renewable fuels, and disaster response. The firm pairs a disciplined investment approach with deep sector expertise and operational experience — drawing on former Fortune 500 executives from engineering, procurement, construction, and utility backgrounds — to create long-term value in complex, regulated markets. It emphasizes market insights, operating expertise, and industry relationships as differentiators within traditional middle-market private equity.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 45 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNationally recognized environmental services firm and Bernhard portfolio company.
Bernhard portfolio company that merged with Project Management Advisors.
Portfolio company in which Bernhard sold its stake.
Utility company being acquired by Stonepeak and Bernhard.
Natural gas utility and Bernhard portfolio company.
Engineering firm acquired by Aventia.
Firm merged with Brailsford & Dunlavey.
Surety company sold by Bernhard.
Portfolio company sold to Sandbrook Capital.
Portfolio company Bernhard agreed to sell.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernhard Capital Partners Fund II, L.P.LPs: District of Columbia Retirement Board | 2018 | — | 21.4% | 1.78x | 0.49x |
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 Bernhard focus on?
- Bernhard focuses on Cleantech, Construction Tech, Energy.
- Where is Bernhard located?
- Bernhard is headquartered in Baton Rouge, US.
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