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Beverly Hills · Growth–Late Stage · 30 people tracked
Also known as Platinum Equity Advisors, Llc
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Platinum Equity is an alternative asset management firm that invests institutional capital globally, specializing in private equity buyouts with more than three decades of experience across geographies, industries and transaction types. It employs a proprietary M&A&O strategy that combines investment expertise with deep in-house operational capabilities, deploying operations professionals to build long-term value in acquired companies. Beyond its core buyout business, the firm is active in credit, investing in the private and public debt of underperforming, undermanaged or undervalued companies, primarily in North America.
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Team · 30 people
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Founder mafia
4 people who came through Platinum went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 30 of 68 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×16Hardware ×10Consumer ×9Enterprise Software ×8Construction Tech ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5SaaS ×5E-commerce ×4
HQs:United States×24Canada×1France×1Italy×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 68 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22021 · 22019 · 12016 · 12015 · 12014 · 29 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)
Co-investorsAPOLLO CAPITALArbour Lane Capital Management
Deluxe provides content delivery, mastering, and distribution services for cinema, helping studios and theaters manage day-and-date releases and live events at a global scale.
Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Cyril Drabinsky(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsCirculate Capital
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-investorsMidOceanCredit Suisse
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-investorsMRL Ventures FundPalladium
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
A manufacturing company that produced military equipment and supply delivery systems during World War II, including self-contained munitions carts and logistics solutions for the U.S. armed forces.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechConsumerHardwareSports TechFond Du Lac, US
Timothy Ahern(Director)Michael Phelan(Executive Officer, Director)Mark R Sondergard(Executive Officer)Jeffery D Peters(Executive Officer)
BoardWali Bacdayan(Director)Anuj Singh(Director)
Co-investorsHalifax Group
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
Daramic manufactures battery separators using polyethylene and other materials for various applications.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew MaterialsCharlotte, US
Co-investorsKingswoodWarburg PincusAres
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
Co-investorsRenaissance Partners Sp. z o.o.
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.
New York, US
Stephen Laster(Executive Officer)inTeresa Martin-Retortillo(Executive Officer)inDavid Stafford(Executive Officer)inDavid Levin(Executive Officer)inPatrick Milano(Executive Officer)in
BoardLarry Berg(Director)
Dallas, US
Kevin Lavelle(Manager)in
Co-investorsMultiplier CapitalVTF CapitalL Catterton
Chuckit! manufactures dog toys and fetch products designed for interactive play, including ball launchers, balls, and accessories for dogs of all sizes and activity levels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareRetail TechSports Tech
Co-investorsAea InvestorsGamutOlympus PartnersStellus Capital ManagementWind Point Partners
PlayPower manufactures commercial recreational equipment including playgrounds and floating boat docks for families, communities, and leisure facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardware
Co-investorsAea InvestorsLittlejohn
Sunrise Medical develops, manufactures, and distributes manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and seating and positioning systems for people with mobility needs.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsNordic CapitalVestar Capital Partners
Sunrise Medical manufactures mobility and accessibility products that improve people's daily lives worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical Devices
Thomas Babacan(President & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsEquistone Partners EuropeNordic Capital
Terratest designs and executes geotechnical engineering solutions for complex projects, including special foundations, ground improvement, retaining structures, and tunnels.
CleantechConstruction TechDeep Tech
Co-investorsNazca Capital S.G.E.I.C,
United Site Services provides on-site equipment rentals and services including portable restrooms, fencing, hand hygiene stations, dumpsters, trailers, holding tanks, sanitation systems, and temporary power for construction projects, events, and festivals.
Construction TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Brandt McKee(Chief Executive Officer)inMatthew Yu(Chief Financial Officer)Marek Crabbs(Executive Vice President, Revenue)in
Co-investorsCalera CapitalOdyssey Investment PartnersUlysses ManagementACE & Company
US LBM operates a network of more than 450 building materials distribution locations across North America under various regional brand names.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsRetail TechUS LBM, US
Co-investorsKelsoBain Capital
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 GroupGrand ApplianceHeat ControllerIntellirentKasitaLivingstonMaple HillMARS PartsNCH CorporationOwens Minor Products Healthcare ServicesPECF USS HoldingRb Wholesale DistributorsRehlkoReMind TechnologiesSolo GroupSoulshine FarmsThe Wilmott GroupTobagoTruckProUnicalUrbaserXD Connects
Exits · 2
2 IPOsCustom Truck One SourceNYSE: CTOSIngrammicroNYSE: INGM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Horizon Organic · prnewswire.com · Sep 14, 2026
Custom Truck One Source · stocktitan.net · Aug 3, 2026
United Site Services · elevenflo.com · Mar 9, 2026
US LBM · news.uslbm.com · Oct 13, 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 68 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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, Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Retail Tech, 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, Circulate Capital, Halifax Group, among 10 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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