Industrial Opportunity Partners
Private equityEvanston · Growth · 28 people tracked
Investment thesis
IOP invests in middle-market manufacturing and distribution companies, which it views as the backbone of the economy. It applies a collaborative, partnership-based model that pairs experienced investing professionals with exclusive full-time Operating Principals who work directly with management throughout the investment period — from diligence and strategic planning through operational execution and exit. The firm takes a hands-on, 'boots-on-the-ground' approach, supporting companies through operational upgrades, cost optimization and growth initiatives, tailoring its involvement to each company's stage. IOP aims to create value for all stakeholders including employees, communities, customers, suppliers and investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 9 of 19 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×8New Materials ×3Consumer ×2FoodTech ×2Hardware ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA charcuterie producer that unites the Creminelli, Daniele, Del Duca, and La Quercia brands under a shared standard of artisanal quality and food safety.
ConsumerFoodTech
Creative Foam designs, engineers, and manufactures foam-based and material components across automotive/heavy truck, medical/healthcare, and lifestyle/industrial markets, including contract manufacturing for MedTech and healthcare companies.
Advanced ManufacturingMedical DevicesNew Materials
The Edelbrock Group is a family of automotive brands that designs and manufactures performance parts and powertrain products for classic and modern vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardware
Add-on acquisition to the Royston platform.
Harvest Food Group produces individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs, and proteins, and provides co-manufacturing, foodservice, and private label services for food industry customers.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechNaperville, US
Mickey Truck Bodies designs, engineers, and manufactures custom lightweight, all-aluminum commercial truck bodies and trailers for Class 3–8 chassis, serving delivery markets such as beverage, refrigerated, vending, and fleet service applications.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Add-on acquisition to the Royston platform.
Vertically integrated provider of identity and equipment solutions for retail environments, serving convenience store, grocery, refueling station, and quick serve restaurant chains across North America; sold by IOP to LSI Industries in 2026.
Branded retail solutions company acquired as an add-on to the Royston platform.
Southern CaseArts manufactures heated, ambient, and refrigerated display cases and merchandisers for supermarket, grocery, and food service retailers.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRetail Tech
Stratton Aviation trades aftermarket aircraft parts and provides aircraft end-of-life services, technical solutions, and asset support ranging from full aircraft to individual components.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Transcendia manufactures specialty plastic films and laminates for applications including active packaging, food and beverage, envelope window film, thermal lamination, healthcare, cards and security ID, and print and publishing.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
BoardCharles H. Gailliot(Executive Officer, Director)
Viaflex is a U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered films, geomembrane liners, and barriers, offering readymade and custom products for agriculture, construction, energy, industrial, and geomembrane applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Opportunity Partners, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2006 | — | 24.3% | 2.99x | 2.99x |
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 Industrial Opportunity Partners made?
- Industrial Opportunity Partners has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does Industrial Opportunity Partners invest at?
- Industrial Opportunity Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Industrial Opportunity Partners focus on?
- Industrial Opportunity Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Industrial Opportunity Partners located?
- Industrial Opportunity Partners is headquartered in Evanston, US.
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