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Sterling Group
Private equityHouston · Growth · 76 people tracked
Also known as Sterling Capital Management Llc · THE STERLING GROUP, L.P.
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Investment thesis
The Sterling Group focuses on private equity buyouts in basic industries, including manufacturing, distribution, industrial services, and business services. It targets corporate carve-outs and family/entrepreneur-owned or sponsor-owned businesses, pursuing transactions between $100 million and $1 billion with equity investments of $50 million to $350 million. The firm applies its proprietary Seven Levers methodology — an operations-improvement framework built on continuous-improvement principles and drawn from nearly four decades of experience — to materially improve the companies it acquires.
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Brad started his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and private equity at Capital Royalty before joining Sterling full time in 2008. He oversees the firm's Human Capital committee and holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and an M.B.A. from Columbia.
Chris joined Sterling in December 2019 and previously was CEO of Oakwood Worldwide and a Senior Advisor with TPG Capital's operations team for seven years.
Claudine joined Sterling in 2017 to lead Human Capital, after heading HR for Jacobs Engineering Group's petroleum and chemicals businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge.
Dan joined Sterling in 2025 after over 20 years partnering with Sterling as CEO or Chairman of portfolio companies, most recently as CEO of PrimeFlight Aviation Services. He brings 40+ years of experience in aviation services, retail and distribution.
Franny joined Sterling in 2010 to lead fundraising and investor relations, during which the firm raised seven funds totaling over $9 billion. She previously worked in Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers. She holds a B.A. from Princeton University.
Jason joined Sterling in 2025 as a member of the firm's Portfolio Resource Group, after serving as Texas Market Managing Partner of Assurance Services for BDO USA. He holds an M.S. in Accounting from USC and is a CPA.
Jim joined Sterling in 2013 to lead sourcing, having previously advised Fortune 500 companies on industrial site location and worked in investment banking at Morgan Keegan and Raymond James. He holds a B.A. from Rhodes College.
John joined Sterling in 2018 from McKinsey & Company, having previously worked at Madison Dearborn Partners. He holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from Kellogg.
Jud serves as Operating Partner and Chair of Sterling's Operations Committee, bringing 25+ years of operations experience at ExxonMobil, McKinsey, Valerus Compression Services and TPG Capital's Operating Group. He holds degrees from the University of Texas and an M.B.A. from Kellogg.
Nadeem joined Sterling in 2025 to lead its technology practice, bringing 20+ years of technology strategy and M&A experience, including roles from software engineer to CTO at product technology companies. He holds a computer engineering degree from the University of Manitoba and a master's and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice University.
Sean joined Sterling as a Partner in 2017 after 16 years as Sterling's lead lender at BNP Paribas, and helped form the Sterling Credit Fund. He has underwritten over $13 billion of debt and made over $80 million of equity co-investments.
Brian joined Sterling in 2008 following investment banking at UBS and is a member of the investment committee, having led numerous industrial and distribution investments. He holds an M.B.A. with a Masters in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas.
Greg first joined Sterling in 1994, later worked as a Partner at CapStreet Group and built aviation businesses Encore and Landmark Aviation before rejoining Sterling in 2008. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from Dartmouth's Tuck School.
Kent joined Sterling in 2001 and has led or been involved with investments exceeding $9.0 billion in enterprise value. He is a member of the Investment Committees for the Flagship, Foundation and Credit Funds and holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Lucas joined Sterling in 2021 to lead the Foundation Fund, bringing 20 years of lower middle market industrial and services investing from CenterOak Partners and Brazos Partners. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.
Scott joined Sterling in 2014 from The Boston Consulting Group and previously served as a Ranger-qualified US Army officer. His first investment was American Bath Group. He holds a B.S. from West Point and an MBA from Wharton.
Betsy Corbin is the Investor Relations and Marketing Director at Lincolnshire and also serves as the firm's Sustainability Officer overseeing ESG criteria. She developed Lincolnshire's ESG Policy in collaboration with the firm's team and portfolio companies. Before joining Lincolnshire in 2015, she worked at the New York location of the Gerald Peters Gallery as an assistant to the Director and as a Sales Associate. She holds a BA from Wheaton College.
Greg joined Sterling in 2022 as a summer intern and rejoined in 2023 after his M.B.A., having previously worked at Stellus Capital Management and Chiron Financial. He holds a B.B.A. from University of Texas and an M.B.A. from Chicago Booth.
Jacob joined Sterling in 2017 as a member of the Sterling Credit Fund, with a background in private credit, distressed M&A at Houlihan Lokey and due diligence at family office EF Capital. He holds a B.B.A. from Texas Christian University.
Jared joined Sterling in 2019 after working at Credit Suisse on M&A and high yield financings in the industrials and services sectors. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Brigham Young University.
Luke joined Sterling in 2023 after serving as a Partner at Insight Equity leading industrial, services and consumer investments. He holds an A.B. from Harvard and an M.B.A. from Wharton.
Mike joined Sterling in 2024 from a technology company he co-founded, having held executive roles at Reify Health and DoorDash and been a Senior Manager at Bain. He began his career as an intelligence officer in the US Army and holds an MBA from Emory University.
Nikhil joined Sterling in 2022 from Contentful, having previously been a Manager at Bain and held roles at Google and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and an M.B.A. from Wharton.
Amanda joined Sterling in 2021 as Tax Manager after starting at PwC in the Financial Services Tax Group. She is a licensed Texas CPA and holds an M.S. in Finance and B.B.A. from Texas A&M University.
Anel joined Sterling in 2023, previously a property manager at Big Tex Investments. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Houston and is CPA eligible.
Anna joined Sterling in 2025 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Rothschild & Co in the Industrials sector. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.
Annika joined Sterling in 2019 as Management Company Controller, previously Assistant Controller at Trussway Manufacturing and started at Ernst & Young. She is a Texas CPA with degrees from Texas A&M University.
Anu joined Sterling in 2020 as Vice President, Fund Accounting, previously a Director at Blue River Partners and an Assurance Senior Manager at PwC. She is a licensed Texas CPA.
Ariella joined Sterling in 2017 and supports the Investor Relations team. She holds a BFA in Theatre from the University of Houston.
Aryan joined Sterling in 2019 from McKinsey & Company's Houston office. He holds a B.A. from Rice University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Avinash joined Sterling in 2025 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Evercore in the Energy sector. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Brandon joined Sterling in 2018 as CFO, responsible for the firm's financial management. He previously was CFO at Parkman Whaling and ESS Funds and began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a CFA charterholder and CPA.
Brandon joined Sterling in 2024 after providing technical support at Texas A&M University, where he earned a B.S. in Technology Management.
Bryan joined Sterling in 2022 after working as Corporate Development & Strategy partner at Creation Technologies and previously at Lindsay Goldberg and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. He holds a B.A. from the University of Chicago, an M.B.A. from Wharton, and is a CFA charterholder.
Cameron joined Sterling in 2025 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Rothschild & Co in New York in the Digital Infrastructure and Telecom sector. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.
Camille joined Sterling in 2023 after working in compliance at AIG and Corebridge Financial and as a paralegal. She holds a B.S. from UNC Chapel Hill and a paralegal certificate from Duke.
Carleigh joined Sterling in 2025 supporting the Human Capital and Commercial Diligence & Strategy teams, after operations support work for an industrial printer manufacturer. She holds a B.A. in English from Schreiner University.
Carson joined Sterling in 2024 after working as a Vice President at Parthenon Capital and prior roles at Kelso & Company and J.P. Morgan. She holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from Wharton.
Cesar joined Sterling in 2023 with technology and oil & gas experience, previously at Amazon Web Services and ConocoPhillips. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas A&M University.
Davis joined Sterling in 2024 after working as an investment banking associate at Stephens Inc. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Sewanee: The University of the South.
Diamondique joined Sterling in 2022 after working as a property manager with Atlantic Housing Foundation. She graduated from Texas State University in 2017.
Haley joined Sterling in 2025 after interning at The Sterling Group and the Duncan Family Office. She holds a B.A. in Business and English from Rice University.
Jared joined Sterling in 2022 to expand sourcing in the Northeast, after twelve years in investment banking at Stifel and RBC Capital Markets. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Finance from the University of Florida.
Jenny joined Sterling in 2020 with 15+ years of debt and equity co-investment experience, having underwritten over $11 billion. She previously was a Managing Director at BNP Paribas leading the Southwest US Merchant Banking office. She holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas.
Joanna joined Sterling in 2022, previously an Executive Assistant at EnCap Investments and a Senior Associate at Merrill Lynch. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Southern California.
Johann joined Sterling in 2018 after roles at Advent International's Frankfurt office and J.P. Morgan's investment bank. He holds a diploma from the University of Mannheim and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
John Henry joined Sterling in 2020 as an Associate and rejoined in 2024 after business school, having started in investment banking at Moelis & Company. He holds degrees from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Stanford GSB.
Jonathan joined Sterling in 2024 with 15+ years of middle market private equity experience, previously a Managing Director at Sun Capital Partners. He holds a B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley.
Joseph joined Sterling in 2023 after starting his career at Ernst & Young in Toronto. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant accredited by CPA Ontario.
Josie joined Sterling in 2023 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Citigroup in the Energy sector. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Christian University.
Katharine joined Sterling in 2023, previously working as a National Project Coordinator at Mears Group. She holds a B.B.A. from University of Houston Downtown.
Kelli joined Sterling in 2024 as a Vice President Intern and returned in 2025 after her M.B.A., previously a Senior Associate at Insight Equity and Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs. She holds degrees from Texas Christian University and an M.B.A. from Stanford.
Kelsey joined Sterling in 2023 after serving as Assistant Controller at Fayez Sarofim & Co. and Accounting Manager at EnerVest. She began at Ernst & Young and is a Texas CPA.
Lexi joined Sterling in 2024 after roles at OIC and Moss Adams. She holds a B.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Houston.
Lilly joined Sterling in 2022 after ten years in commercial banking, most recently as a Middle Market Banker at Truist Bank. She holds a B.B.A. from the University of Georgia.
Matthew joined Sterling in 2025 after working as a Principal at Boston Consulting Group and seven years at ExxonMobil. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University.
Meagan joined Sterling in 2025 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Evercore in the Energy sector. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.
Meghan joined Sterling in 2022 from White Deer Energy where she was a Principal, and previously worked at Crestview Partners and Citigroup. She holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and an M.B.A. from Wharton.
Murray joined Sterling in 2025 from Bain & Company where she was a Manager, and previously served as VP of Strategy and Head of HR at Leaf & Grain. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Washington and Lee University.
Natalie joined Sterling in 2025 from EnCap where she pursued energy transition investments, and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Ara Partners. She holds a B.A. in Politics from Princeton University.
Nate joined Sterling in 2019 after serving as Director of FP&A at Warby Parker and as a strategy consultant at Monitor Group. He holds a B.A. from Yale and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Neha joined Sterling in 2022 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Citigroup in the Energy sector. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.
Patrick joined Sterling in 2021 after serving as Operations Supervisor for ExxonMobil Pipeline Company. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from LSU and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Pierce joined Sterling in 2026 after nearly 9 years at Valesco Industries as Managing Director & Head of Business Development, and previously a Principal at Evolve Capital. He holds a B.A. from Amherst College and an M.B.A. from SMU.
Rob joined Sterling in 2026 to lead legal and compliance, after more than fifteen years at Riverstone Holdings, most recently as Managing Director and General Counsel. He holds a B.A. from Georgetown and a J.D. from Duke University School of Law.
Shikhar joined Sterling in 2025 from EY-Parthenon's private equity team. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Stephanie joined Sterling in 2025 after working in Business Tax Services at Deloitte and KPMG in the private equity sector. She holds a B.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Houston.
Stephanie joined Sterling in 2025 after working in Business Tax Services at Deloitte and KPMG in the private equity sector. She holds a B.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Houston.
Trevor joined Sterling in 2025 after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Harris Williams in Business Services. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
Vincent joined Sterling in 2018 and evaluates and executes investments while supporting portfolio value creation. He previously worked in investment banking at Jefferies and Deutsche Bank and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
Will joined Sterling in 2024 after working as an Analyst at Houlihan Lokey in the industrials sector. He holds a B.B.A. and M.P.A. in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.
Gary has been associated with Sterling as a Partner or operating executive since 1987, having held numerous operating roles including Executive Chairman of HydroChem and CEO of AXIA. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.
John joined Sterling in 1992 and has been involved in every aspect of the firm's business over 30+ years, including recruiting the team and overseeing its transition from a fundless sponsor. He holds a B.S.B.A. from the University of Tennessee and an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt's Owen School.
What they invest in
from 27 of 74 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×14Construction Tech ×11Hardware ×8Logistics & Supply Chain ×6Consumer ×4Energy ×4New Materials ×4Circular Economy ×3
HQs:United States×23
Investments · 74 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12015 · 12014 · 13 dated
A Place for Mom is a senior care referral service that helps families find and compare senior living and care options, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, home care, nursing homes, and senior apartments.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesWellness & FitnessVernon Hills, US
Douglas Hirsch(Director)Trevor Bezdek(Co-Chairman & Director)Jonathan Stevens(Executive Officer)Thomas Richards(Executive Officer, Director)Christine Leahy(Executive Officer)Dennis Berger(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPBain Capital Life SciencesBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBlue Sea Capital+38 more
Fencing Supply Group is a wholesale distributor of fencing and outdoor living products and supplies in the United States, serving professional contractors across residential, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainHouston, US
Andrea Hogan(Executive Officer)
Healthcare Linen NSG provides rental linen and patient apparel services to hospitals, including bed linens, patient gowns, towels, and cleaning products, with all items processed in-house through their facilities.
HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainNew York, US
Joseph LaPorta(CEO)in
Co-investorsSeaport CapitalThompson Street Capital Partners
Premier Tire & Auto Service is an operator and acquirer of tire and automotive service centers backed by the Sterling Group.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMobility & TransportationRetail Tech
PrimeFlight Aviation Services provides aircraft, passenger, and security-related services to commercial airlines and airports globally through a portfolio of subsidiaries including ground support equipment maintenance, aviation fueling, cargo handling, aircraft detailing, and aerospace chemicals.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainTravel & HospitalitySugar Land, US
Co-investorsCapitol Meridian PartnersAdams Street Partners
Time Manufacturing Company designs and builds vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, bridge inspection equipment, and related utility truck bodies for the telecommunications, electric utility, forestry, and infrastructure markets.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareWaco, US
Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalStellus Capital Management
American Bath Group is a bathware manufacturer that produces fiberglass and other bathing products, tracing its roots to a small manufacturer founded in Savannah, Tennessee.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechConsumerWellness & FitnessHouston, US
Tony Ricketts(Executive Officer)Scott MacLaren(Vice President)Francis Carr(Vice President; Director)Scott Stonecipher(Vice President and Chief Operating Officer)Rick Stonecipher(President and Chief Executive Officer; director)
BoardKevin Garland(Vice President; Director)
Co-investorsACE & Company
Artisan Design Group (ADG) provides design, procurement, and installation of interior finishes such as flooring, cabinets, and countertops for single- and multi-family residential and commercial construction firms and property managers.
Construction TechPropTechDallas, US
B'laster Holdings is a manufacturer of specialty chemical products for automotive and industrial applications, with a legacy dating to 1957.
Advanced Manufacturing
Bad Boy manufactures and sells zero-turn mowers, tractors, handheld tools, and UTVs for homeowners and rural landowners.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareBatesville, US
A family-owned dealership selling Bad Boy Mowers, including residential and commercial zero-turn mowers and tractors, for lawn care across yards, fields, and golf courses.
E-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsTorQuest Partners
BTEC Turbines provides power generation solutions including turnkey EPC for power plants, gas turbine remanufacturing and generator package upgrades, custom control systems, and technical support such as procurement, operator training, and maintenance.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy
Mike Boyce(CEO)Sean Daichman(VP & CFO)
Consolidation of multiple leading regional and local construction supply distributors.
Co-investorsClayton Dubilier & Rice
CST Industries designs, manufactures and constructs engineered bulk storage systems including glass-fused-to-steel tanks, bolted epoxy tanks, factory-welded tanks, silos, aluminum domes and specialty covers.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardware
DexKo is a manufacturer of highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis, axles, and related components serving markets such as utility, heavy-duty industrial, cargo, marine, livestock, RV, construction, agriculture, and light commercial vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationNovi, US
Frontline Road Safety Group is the nation's largest pavement marking company serving airports, government agencies, highways, and private corporations.
Construction TechLogistics & Supply ChainDenver, US
Mitchell D. Williamsin
Co-investorsAdams Street PartnersBain Capital
L&S Mechanical is a construction services contractor operating across Texas that provides plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation and maintenance for new home construction and existing homeowners.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareDallas, US
Thomas Mozjesik(President)
Pavement Preservation Group manufactures high-performance asphalt products and specialty materials for pavement maintenance, preservation, and construction applications.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
Darin Matson(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsAdams Street Partners
PC International manufactures plastic bottles and containers using blow molding technology, offering both standard stock molds and custom design solutions for consumer product brands seeking sustainable packaging options.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerNew Materials
PowerGrid provides overhead distribution construction, transmission line maintenance, and right-of-way clearing services for utility providers including major utilities, cooperatives, and municipalities.
Construction TechEnergy
ProcessBarron is an industrial equipment and services provider serving heavy processing industries including cement, pulp and paper, steel, mining, and waste-to-energy plants.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardwareBirmingham, US
Jim WoodsBob PerryJerry DoyalAT ScottKen Nolen(Chief Executive Officer)inTim Iori(President)in
Co-investorsCarousel
Russell Landscape Group is a commercial landscape contractor providing design, installation, maintenance, irrigation, and enhancement services for properties such as corporate campuses, HOA communities, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and retail centers.
Construction TechSugar Hill, US
William "Bill" E. Russell(Founder)Teddy Russell(Owner & CEO)in
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
SafeFleet provides onboard technology systems for fleet operations including school buses, law enforcement vehicles, and commercial transportation, focusing on safety monitoring, operational visibility, and performance optimization.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationBelton, US
Charles Gessler(CFO)inGary Rosenthal(Officer and Director of the Issuer.)John Knox(CEO, President and Director of the Issuer.)inBrian Henry(Officer and Director of the Issuer.)Greg Elliot(Officer and Director of the Issuer.)Greg Elliott(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsOak Hill CapitalSage Capital
Specified Air Solutions is a family of brands that makes custom and semi-custom HVAC and "make up air" equipment for specialty industrial markets, including manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, aviation, government and military facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareHouston, US
Charles Brown(Executive Officer)Richard Jasiura(Executive Officer)
BoardWilliam C. Oehmig(vice president and director of ultimate parent)Reymond Kent Wallace(vice president and director of ultimate parent)John D. Hawkins(president, treasurer and director of ultimate parent)inGregory L. Elliott(vice president and director of ultimate parent)
Tangent is a manufacturer of HDPE poly lumber and other recycled-plastic building materials designed to resist splintering, cracking, rot and insects.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials
Universal Fiber Systems is a maker of synthetic fiber and polymer technologies that operates six brands serving industrial, military, apparel, flooring, transportation, aerospace, medical, and additive manufacturing markets across more than 27 global segments.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew MaterialsBristol, US
Co-investorsH.I.G. Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ADGAGS American Glass ServicesAXIAB&G CraneB&G Crane ServiceCain ChemicalCompost360ErgotronEvergreenEvergreen North AmericaEvergreen North America Industrial ServicesEvergreen RecyclingExopackExpressGreenbridgeGulf WindsHighline AftermarketHLSGHudson ProductsHydroChemLiqui-BoxLynx FBOLynx FBO NetworkNAEPNorth American Energy PartnersOGD Overhead Garage DoorPanolam IndustriesPCIPolychem CorporationPrecision Concepts InternationalPremier Tire & ServicePrimeFlight Aviation ServicesPropexRoofing Supply GroupRSGSaxcoSaxco InternationalScruggsScruggscoStackpoleStackpole InternationalTangentTangent TechnologiesVelcon FiltersWest Star AviationWhite Cap
Exits · 1
1 IPOsA Place for MomNASDAQ: GDRX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFencing Supply Group · altss.com · Jun 3, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Jun 2024| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Group Partners V, L.P.LPs: Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | 20.7% | 1.33x | 0.02x |
| Sterling Group Partners IVLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2016 | — | 19.6% | 2.30x | 1.84x |
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 Sterling Group made?
- Sterling Group has 74 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Sterling Group invest at?
- Sterling Group invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Sterling Group's typical check size?
- Sterling Group typically writes checks of $50M – $350M.
- What sectors does Sterling Group focus on?
- Sterling Group focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Tech, Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials.
- Where is Sterling Group located?
- Sterling Group is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Who does Sterling Group co-invest with?
- Sterling Group most often shares deals with Adams Street Partners, Stellus Capital Management, H.I.G. Capital, among 50 tracked co-investors.
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