New York · Growth · 103 people tracked
Also known as Midocean Credit Fund Management, L.P. · MIDOCEAN US ADVISOR, L.P.
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Investment thesis
MidOcean Partners operates across middle-market private equity and alternative credit. Its private equity strategy builds companies through theme-driven sector focus, engaged operating resources, and collaborative partnerships with founders and leadership teams. Its credit business invests across the capital structure using an integrated, platform-based approach supported by a dedicated credit research team. Guided by core principles emphasizing stakeholders, talent, teamwork, discipline, and business as a positive force, the firm aims to deliver superior returns while benefiting the communities where it works.
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Team · 103 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
3 people who came through MidOcean went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 29 of 63 portfolio companiesConsumer ×14Enterprise Software ×7Direct to Consumer ×6FoodTech ×6SaaS ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4E-commerce ×4Healthtech ×4
HQs:United States×15United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×2
Investments · 63 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAgilex Fragrances is a regional consumer brands company that develops and delivers fragrance solutions by combining independent creative agility with integrated ingredient mastery and supply chain capabilities from dsm-firmenich.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerNew MaterialsNew Jersey, US
cheryl moranoin
Blokur operates a music rights conflict platform that enables music publishers and users to identify and manage ownership disputes and conflicts across songs and rights holders.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Phil Barry(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupFrontline VenturesAscension Ventures
Casper's Ice Cream produces ice cream and frozen confections under the FatBoy brand, sold to consumers across the United States.
ConsumerFoodTech
Casper Merrillin
Co-investorsIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Cloyes is a designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of timing drive systems and engine components for original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationCleveland, US
Raymond T. Cloyesin
Co-investorsLaunchpad Venture GroupWestchester Angels
FrsTeam is a franchise brand offering fabric and content restoration services—recovering personal items from clothing to electronics after damage—for homeowners, business owners, and insurance companies.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise Software
Freshpet manufactures fresh pet food made with high-quality proteins and farm-fresh ingredients, offering multiple product lines including ready-to-serve meals, customizable delivery subscriptions, and retail options for dogs and cats.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSecaucus, US
Scott Morris(Founder)inCathal Walsh(Founder)in
FullSpeed Automotive is a franchise operator and consolidator of automotive service centers providing quick lube, maintenance, and repair services across the United States.
ConsumerMobility & Transportation
GHR Healthcare builds relationships between candidates and clients through personalized recruitment and career services.
HealthtechHR Tech
John Quirk(Founder)in
Global Knowledge is an enterprise learning provider offering expert-led IT, engineering, and business training across areas like AI, cloud, security, data, and infrastructure.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
GSTV operates a digital video network that delivers premium video content to consumers in transit, serving brands, agencies, and retailers seeking to reach audiences at key decision moments.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentRetail Tech
Eric Kozik(Interim CEO)inCraig Abolt(COO & CFO)inAaron Olson(Chief Technology Officer)inScott Pawloski(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsBeringea
Hunter Fan designs and sells ceiling fans, including models for outdoor spaces, along with guidance for choosing fans for home projects.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Image Skincare manufactures and sells skincare products including serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens for anti-aging and skin protection.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Janna Ronert(Founder)in
InterVision is a data and AI services consulting firm that delivers data management, machine learning, and predictive analytics solutions for enterprise clients.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Jostens is a company with a long history dating back to 1897, founded as a watch repair business; it is now owned by Platinum Equity as of December 2018 and provides products and services across multiple business segments.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerE-commerceSector AgnosticOwatonna, US
Otto Josten
Co-investorsPlatinumCredit Suisse
KidKraft manufactures wooden outdoor playground equipment and playsets for children, including swing sets and clubhouse structures.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardware
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Louisiana Fish Fry makes Cajun and Creole cooking products including seasoned coating mixes, seafood boils, sauces, and gumbo bases.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
MPearlRock is an investment partnership that provides growth capital and operational support to emerging consumer brands in food, beverage, and personal care, offering distribution access, data analytics, marketing, and supply chain resources.
ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Music Reports provides copyright research, licensing operations, and music data management services for broadcasters, cable networks, OTT services, and digital music platforms.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Jason Walker(CEO)inBill Colitre(COO)inAaron Partington(CTO)in
Co-investorsABRY Partners
Nutrabolt develops sports nutrition and energy drink products designed to enhance physical and mental performance, including pre-workout supplements, energy beverages, and related sports nutrition brands sold through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAMBERSTONECAVU Consumer PartnersDoehler VenturesTorch Capital
Pragmatic Institute offers a product management certification program designed to teach professionals how to identify market opportunities, align teams, and deliver products that meet customer needs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales Tech
Questex is an information services company that produces industry events, publishes market insights, and provides data products.
AdTechB2B MarketplacesClimate TechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsApollo Asset ManagementShamrock CapitalApollo
Sbarro is a casual dining pizza and Italian food restaurant chain founded in 1956, operating over 630 locations across 28 countries.
ConsumerFoodTechColumbus, US
Carmela SbarroGennaro SbarroMark S. Inzetta(Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel)inJ. David Karam(Director and Chief Executive Officer)Anne E. Pritz(Director and Chief Marketing Officer)Rohan Kent Shearer(Chief People Officer)
SI Solutions provides technical engineering services including advanced engineering, inspection and testing, and digital monitoring and analytics for high-stakes industrial operators.
Deep TechEnergyEnterprise Software
Smith System develops driver safety training and fleet safety programs based on The Smith5Keys®, a methodology focused on space, visibility, and time.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSDetroit, US
Harold L. Smith(Founder)
Co-investorsLevine Leichtman
The Carpenter Health Network provides integrated healthcare services across multiple care settings and service lines, serving patients seeking coordinated care throughout their health journey.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessAlexandria, US
The Planet Group provides talent solutions and strategic advisory services for clients seeking workforce expertise and business strategy guidance.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechChicago, US
Co-investorsOdyssey Investment Partners
Zonda provides housing market data and analytics tools to private equity firms, lenders, and capital markets participants for investment decision-making in residential real estate.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureFintechPropTechSaaS
Jeff Meyers(Chief Executive Officer)inAndy Reid(Chief Operating Officer)Melissa Billiter(Chief Financial Officer)inAmy Dudley(Chief Sales Officer)inDerin Bluhm(Chief Technology Officer)inMia Vallo(Chief Marketing Officer)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Affinity Dental ManagementAllantAlpha GuardianArnottBH CosmeticsBushnellFairwayGrand CircleGrand Circle (Private Credit)GrandpointHolleyInsight CommunicationsJenny CraigJF Petroleum GroupNeustarNorancoNoveonOneLink CommunicationsPalace EntertainmentPenton MediaPPLSI (LegalShield)Prestige BrandsSouth Beach DietStrayer EducationSystem OneThe Re-Sourcing Group / ConexusThe Re-Sourcing Group / CRCThompson PublishingThompson Publishing Grouptotes»IsotonerVibrant Ingredients (formerly Florida Food Products)Vitaquest InternationalWater PikZonda
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesThe Planet Group · prnewswire.com · Apr 30, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Jun 2024| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidOcean Partners VI, L.P.LPs: Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | -31.8% | 0.71x | 0.00x |
| MidOcean Partners IIILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund | 2006 | — | 13.6% | 2.23x | 2.23x |
| MidOcean Partners III, L.P.LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +1 more | 2006 | — | 13.6% | 2.23x | 2.23x |
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 MidOcean made?
- MidOcean has 63 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does MidOcean invest at?
- MidOcean invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does MidOcean focus on?
- MidOcean focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MidOcean located?
- MidOcean is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does MidOcean co-invest with?
- MidOcean most often shares deals with Stellus Capital Management, Beringea, Digital Currency Group, among 14 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTed Virtue, MidOcean Partner Founder & CEO opens up to the public - video dailymotion
feribsaterz · Ted Virtue · dailymotion.com
Ted Virtue, Founder & CEO - MidOcean Partners - YouTube
OneWire · Ted Virtue
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