Beverly Hills · Growth–Late Stage · 31 people tracked
Also known as Platinum Equity Advisors, Llc
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Investment thesis
Platinum Equity invests institutional capital worldwide through a private equity buyout strategy it calls M&A&O, which combines investment expertise with a large in-house operations team involved across the full investment cycle. The firm targets operating companies across many industries and geographies and emphasizes hands-on operational value creation. Beyond core buyouts, Platinum is active in credit, investing in the private and public debt of underperforming, undermanaged, and undervalued companies, primarily in North America. Its approach is guided by 16 principles distilled by founder Tom Gores, emphasizing strong teams, sound judgment, decisive action, and long-term value creation.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 31 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Platinum went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 23 of 57 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×12Consumer ×7Enterprise Software ×7Hardware ×7SaaS ×5FoodTech ×4Construction Tech ×3E-commerce ×3
HQs:United States×16Canada×1France×1Italy×1Netherlands×1
Investments · showing 56 of 57
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12019 · 12 dated
Custom Truck One Source manufactures, assembles, and rents specialty trucks, cranes, and heavy equipment for utility, telecom, construction, forestry, oil, and rail companies across North America and globally.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationKansas City, US
Fred Ross(Founder)inBradley Meader(Executive Officer)inRyan McMonagle(Chief Executive Officer)inChristopher J. Eperjesy(Chief Financial Officer)Joseph Ross(President — Sales)inThomas Rich(President — Rentals)
Co-investorsBlackstone
Ingram Micro distributes information technology products, cloud services, and professional services from approximately 1,500 vendors to over 165,000 reseller customers globally, operating in 57 countries across four geographic segments and serving end-users through value-added resellers, systems integrators, retailers, and managed service providers.
Paul Bay(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsACE & Company
Anuvu provides connectivity and content solutions for the aviation and maritime industries, serving passengers and guests with reliable, scalable technology for staying connected.
Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityLombard, US
Simon Sutton(Chief Executive Officer)
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-investorsMidOcean
Kymera International manufactures specialty materials and surface technologies, including metal powders, alloys, and advanced coatings, serving industrial customers across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and other sectors globally.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsDetroit, US
Willson Ropp(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsPalladium
Securus Technologies provides investigative software tools that use advanced data analytics, voice biometric analysis, and verification solutions to help investigators uncover and analyze critical information for cases.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsABRY PartnersConverge
Augusta Sportswear Brands, now part of Momentec Brands, sells team sportswear and athletic apparel.
ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Co-investorsKelsoWP Global Partners
Awaze is a European vacation rental company operating in the travel and holiday sector, managing guest and owner operations across brands such as Hoseasons.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Matthew Price(CEO)inHelen Khan(Chief People Officer)inSimon Altham(Group Chief Commercial Officer)inJennifer Day(Chief Growth Officer)inGavin Shetly(Chief Technology Officer)inMartin Rovsing(Chief Product Officer)in
Biscuit International is Europe's leading private label manufacturer of biscuits and bread substitutes, operating across 30 factories and serving major retailers, wholesalers, and co-manufacturing customers in over 40 markets.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainParis, FR
Leon Taviansky(Chief Executive Officer)in
BlueCrest provides technology and services for postal automation, serving major banks, insurance providers, and service bureaus.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDanbury, US
Dennis P. LeStrange(Executive Chairman)inKim Andersen(President & Chief Executive Officer)in
Branding Iron manufactures and distributes a range of frozen and fresh meat products including burgers and steaks to foodservice operators and retail locations across the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechGranite City, US
Red Holten(Founder)Jim Holten
Co-investorsKingswood
Cision provides integrated investor and analyst relations solutions for publicly traded companies, combining IR and PR capabilities to distribute financial news, manage IR websites, and produce investor events.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US
STEVE SOLOMON(Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary)KEVIN AKEROYD(President, Chief Executive Officer and Director)YUJIE CHEN(President, Asia-Pacific)PETER LOW(President, EMEA)JACK PEARLSTEIN(Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)MARK M. ANDERSON(Director)
Co-investorsRaptor GroupVentureHouse Group, LLC
Curtis is a contract electronics manufacturer operating three global plants that design and produce components and assemblies with automated and robotic manufacturing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareMount Kisco, US
Czarnowski is an experiential marketing and brand experience company that operates four specialized studios—events and exhibits, experiential creative, immersive digital, and temporary structures—serving brands across industries.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentChicago, US
A marine solutions company specializing in interiors design and technical systems for cruise ships and yachts, offering services from newbuild feasibility studies through refits, upgrades, and lifetime aftercare.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechGenoa, IT
E&A Scheer is a Rum company that sources rum from distilleries worldwide, develops bespoke blends at its Amsterdam facility, and supplies them in bulk to buyers.
ConsumerFoodTechAmsterdam, NL
Electro Rent provides rental, leasing, and purchase options for test equipment with technical expertise and calibration services for organizations optimizing their operational efficiency and equipment utilization.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductorsLA, US
Sausalito, US
Dan Krasner(Director)John Holland(Director)David Nathanson(Director)Joshua Barrow(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Ann Sigler(Director)in
Héroux-Devtek is a global supplier of landing gear solutions for the aerospace market, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of landing gear and actuation systems and components.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware
Horizon Organic produces certified organic milk products, including a line called Growing Years® formulated with pediatricians for infants and young children.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Husky manufactures injection molding systems designed to optimize productivity and consistency across industries including beverage packaging, medical devices, food containers, and diagnostics.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesBolton, CA
Co-investorsOMERS Private Equity Inc.
PlayPower manufactures commercial recreational equipment including playgrounds and floating boat docks for families, communities, and leisure facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardware
Terratest is an international construction group specializing in special foundations, soil improvement, microtunneling, ground freezing, and environmental and geotechnical works.
CleantechConstruction Tech
Co-investorsNazca Capital S.G.E.I.C,
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Arrow InternationalASP GlobalCabinetworksCalderysCBX SolutionsCenterfieldChantelleColorado PremiumConsumerVoiceDCA ServicesEssaypopevoFantini GroupIntellirentLivingstonMaple HillMARS PartsNCH CorporationOwens Minor Products Healthcare ServicesRb Wholesale DistributorsRehlkoSolo GroupSoulshine FarmsSunrise MedicalThe Wilmott GroupTobagoTruckProUnicalXD Connects
Exits · 2
2 IPOsCustom Truck One SourceNYSE: CTOSIngrammicroNYSE: INGM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Custom Truck One Source · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 17, 2026
McGraw-Hill Education · stocktitan.net · Jun 25, 2026
Securus Technologies · bitscale.ai · Feb 5, 2026
Husky · finance.yahoo.com · Nov 3, 2025
Cision · wtrf.com · Oct 23, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 21
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund II, L.P. - Side CarLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York | 2024 | — | — | 1.21x | 1.21x |
| Platinum Equity Small Cap IILPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2024 | — | — | 1.50x | 0.01x |
| Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund IILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.50x | 0.01x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners VI (Co-Invest)LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2022 | — | — | 1.01x | 1.01x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners VI Co-Invest N/ALPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2022 | — | — | 1.02x | 1.02x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners VI, L.P.LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Police Pension Fund +6 more | 2022 | — | 9.7% | 1.16x | 0.09x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners V Co-investmentLPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2020 | — | 28.1% | 2.29x | 0.00x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +7 more | 2019 | — | 8.6% | 1.36x | 0.37x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners IV Co-InvestmentLPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2018 | — | 14.7% | 2.03x | 0.00x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners IV, L.P. (Co-Invest)LPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York | 2018 | — | 14.7% | 2.03x | 0.14x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners IVLPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2016 | — | 19.0% | 1.98x | 1.26x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners IV, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Employees' Retirement System +6 more | 2016 | — | 18.4% | 1.84x | 1.30x |
| Program 5 Platinum Equity Capital Partners IVLPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2016 | — | — | 20.10x | — |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners IIILPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Florida State Board of Administration, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +7 more | 2012 | — | 28.9% | 2.11x | 2.02x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2009 | — | 60.2% | 2.91x | 2.91x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners II LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2007 | — | 12.7% | 1.71x | 1.69x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners-A II, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2007 | — | 12.9% | 1.55x | 1.53x |
| Platinum IILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2007 | — | 13.2% | 1.66x | 1.63x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners I LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2004 | — | 60.2% | 2.91x | 2.91x |
| Platinum Equity Capital Partners-A, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2003 | — | 59.9% | 2.11x | 2.09x |
| PLATINUM EQ TITAN IV CO INVESTLPs: New York City Board of Education Retirement System | — | — | — | 1.78x | — |
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).
IPO stake values · per SEC filings
Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrammicro | 90.8% | $22.00 | Oct 2024 | $4.7B |
Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Platinum made?
- Platinum has 57 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Platinum invest at?
- Platinum invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Platinum's typical check size?
- Platinum typically writes checks of $100M – $10B.
- What sectors does Platinum focus on?
- Platinum focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Platinum located?
- Platinum is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.
- Who does Platinum co-invest with?
- Platinum most often shares deals with Aea Investors, Kingswood, Raptor Group, among 3 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTom Gores’ Platinum Equity headquarters - YouTube
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About Platinum Equity, A Private Equity Firm Founded by Tom Gores - YouTube
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