Platinum
Private equityBeverly Hills · Growth–Late Stage · 23 people tracked
Also known as Platinum Equity Advisors, Llc
Investment thesis
Platinum Equity pursues acquisitions of businesses spanning a wide range of industries, sizes and geographies, targeting companies with enterprise values from $100 million to $10 billion. Its private equity strategy centers on corporate divestitures, public-to-private and private transactions, and special situations, executed via its M&A&O operational approach. Alongside private equity, the firm operates a private credit business providing debt capital for acquisitions, dividends, growth financings, recapitalizations and refinancings across various credit types, for businesses with $15 to $75 million of EBITDA, primarily based in North America.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFood-related protein business previously provided financing solutions by Platinum Equity.
Add-on to Hop Lun, August 2025.
Food-related protein business previously provided financing solutions by Platinum Equity.
Add-on to Centerfield, August 2025.
Divested to Rehlko, September 2025.
Add-on to McGraw Hill, March 2025.
Add-on to Pelican, October 2025.
Portfolio company divested via merger, signed November 2025 (closed January 2026).
Divested to Electrorent, May 2025.
Add-on to Horizon Family Brands, November 2025.
Divested to MARS, November 2025.
Add-on to Solenis, November 2025.
Value-add poultry processor specializing in higher-complexity products for the foodservice and retail industries.
Add-on to Rehlko, August 2025.
Add-on to Hop Lun, August 2025.
Divested via merger, October 2025.
Divestiture signed November 2025.
Add-on to Solo, December 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).
Frequently asked questions
- 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 Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Platinum located?
- Platinum is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTom Gores’ Platinum Equity headquarters - YouTube
Deadline Detroit · Tom Gores
About Platinum Equity, A Private Equity Firm Founded by Tom Gores - YouTube
Platinum Equity · Tom Gores
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