What stage does Fenway invest at?

Fenway invests at the Growth stage.

What is Fenway's typical check size?

Fenway typically writes checks of $15M – $50M.

What sectors does Fenway focus on?

Fenway focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is Fenway located?

Fenway is headquartered in Westerly, US.

Does Fenway lead rounds?

Yes, Fenway leads investment rounds.

Fenway

Private equity

Westerly · Growth · 4 people tracked

Also known as Fenway Partners, Llc

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Investment thesis

Fenway Partners is a middle-market private equity investment firm focused on U.S.-based businesses that have strong market franchises and a track record of profitable operations but are underperforming relative to their potential. The firm partners with management teams, combining financial and human resources to unlock value and generate successful outcomes for both management and investors. It typically invests in or buys out companies generating revenue between $50 million and $500 million, deploying equity investments ranging from $15 million to $50 million per transaction.

Invests inSector AgnosticUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage

Growth

Check

$15M – $50M

Westerly, US

Leads rounds

Leads

Instruments

Equity

Founded

1994

Tracked investments

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website

Peter Lamm· Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Co-founder and managing partner of Fenway Partners with 40 years in private equity. He holds a BA in English Literature from Boston University and an MBA from Columbia University, and chairs the board of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.

Gregg Smart· Managing Director

Joined Fenway as a managing director in 1999, having previously worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch. He holds a BA in Economics from Davidson College and an MBA in Finance from Wharton.

Jacqueline Balfour· Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Joined Fenway Partners in 1997 as a receptionist and now serves as Executive Assistant and Office Manager.

Walter Wiacek· Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

Joined Fenway Partners in 2007 as VP and CFO, overseeing accounting, financial, investor, and tax reporting. He holds a business degree from Bryant University and is a CPA.

Investments · 9 tracked

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BRG Sports

Owner of Riddell, the leading national brand of football helmets and related safety equipment.

Greatwide Logistics

National third-party logistics (3PL) transportation solutions provider.

Harry Winston

Global luxury jeweler known for rare and elegant designs and precious stones.

MW Windows

Regional manufacturer and distributor of mid-priced windows for production home builders.

Panther Expedited

Pioneer and leader in B2B just-in-time delivery services.

Preferred Freezer Services

Market leader in frozen food storage with modern, port-centric facilities.

Simmons

Leading mattress company and one of the top three bedding brands in the country.

SunTek

Regional producer and distributor of laminated film for window applications.

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2

as of Sep 2025

Fund	Vintage	Committed	Net IRR	TVPI	DPI
Fenway Partners Capital Fund IIILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island +1 more	2006	—	7.0%	1.49x	1.49x
Fenway Partners Capital Fund IILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island	1998	—	4.2%	1.16x	1.16x

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 stage does Fenway invest at?: Fenway invests at the Growth stage.
What is Fenway's typical check size?: Fenway typically writes checks of $15M – $50M.
What sectors does Fenway focus on?: Fenway focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Fenway located?: Fenway is headquartered in Westerly, US.
Does Fenway lead rounds?: Yes, Fenway leads investment rounds.

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