J.H. Whitney
Private equityNew Canaan Β· Growth
Also known as J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, Llc
Investment thesis
J.H. Whitney focuses on small and middle market buyouts and recapitalizations of U.S.-based, growth-oriented companies across industries such as consumer, healthcare, specialty manufacturing, and business services. It targets companies with $50M-$500M in revenue and transaction sizes of $50M-$500M, deploying equity investments of $25M-$200M. The firm emphasizes long-term equity value creation through cash-flow growth rather than financial engineering, using debt to enhance rather than drive returns. It positions itself as a highly involved investor and board member (not an operator), providing active post-investment leadership, and dedicates substantial resources to each investment while maintaining a relatively small portfolio for careful oversight.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 25 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing Γ5Consumer Γ3FoodTech Γ3Hardware Γ3Healthtech Γ3Digital Health Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Biotech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ7
Investments Β· 25 tracked
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Accupac is a contract development and manufacturing partner that formulates and manufactures beauty, personal care, and healthcare products for global consumer brands and emerging indie brands.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHealthtech
Paul AlvaterinEdward Gotch(Chief Executive Officer)inMichelle Chavez(Chief Commercial Officer)inJoe Warchol(Chief Financial Officer)inVincent P. Dimino(Vice President of Manufacturing)Gail Curran(Chief Human Resources Officer)in
Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalPalladium
Autosplice manufactures surface-mount technology components including shield clips, solderball pins, and spring contacts for high-density electronics assemblies.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTAuburn Hills, US
Pete Beecherl(Chief Executive Officer / President)inJohn Newton(Chief Financial Officer)in
Firebirds Restaurants operates casual dining establishments offering wood-grilled entrees and seasonal menu items to diners.
ConsumerFoodTech
Steve Kislowin
Precision for Medicine is a contract research organization that provides clinical trial management and regulatory support for drug development programs, including oncology, hematology, cell and gene therapy, CAR-T, and radiopharmaceutical trials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Manufactures and markets fishing equipment (former portfolio company).
RBC Bearings is an international manufacturer and marketer of engineered precision bearings and related products, serving industrial, aerospace, and defense customers.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareOxford, US
Co-investorsAurora Capital
Southern Aluminum manufactures banquet and event tables under various branded product lines, serving the hospitality and events industry.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMagnolia, US
Charlie Taylor(Founder)Mark Taylorin
Co-investorsSaw Mill
Uncle Julio's operates a chain of casual dining restaurants across the United States specializing in Tex-Mex cuisine prepared with fresh, handcrafted ingredients.
ConsumerFoodTech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details β typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
3B ScientificAarrowcastCabiCarisConfluenceCooley GroupCPG InternationalEncantoFNFIglooStevensTIDIUBCWANHOWellman Plastics
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 6
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Global Partners II L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2024 | β | β | 1.07x | 0.00x |
| Whitney Global Partners L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | β | 7.0% | 1.16x | 0.00x |
| J.H. Whitney VIILPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho | 2010 | β | 8.4% | 1.24x | 1.24x |
| J.H. Whitney VI, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2005 | β | -0.4% | 0.98x | 0.98x |
| J.H. Whitney VLPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2000 | β | 23.3% | 1.94x | 1.94x |
| J.H. Whitney IVLPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 1999 | β | -10.9% | 0.42x | 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 J.H. Whitney made?
- J.H. Whitney has 25 tracked investments.
- What stage does J.H. Whitney invest at?
- J.H. Whitney invests at the Growth stage.
- What is J.H. Whitney's typical check size?
- J.H. Whitney typically writes checks of $25M β $200M.
- What sectors does J.H. Whitney focus on?
- J.H. Whitney focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Healthtech.
- Where is J.H. Whitney located?
- J.H. Whitney is headquartered in New Canaan, US.
- Who does J.H. Whitney co-invest with?
- J.H. Whitney most often shares deals with H.I.G. Capital, Irving Place, Oak HC/FT, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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