Tailwind Capital
Private equityNew York · Growth · 47 people tracked
Also known as TAILWIND MANAGEMENT LP
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Investment thesis
Tailwind Capital pursues control investments in durable North American middle market companies operating in large, growing end-markets, specifically Infrastructure Services, Supply Chain, and IT Services. The firm targets asset-efficient, services-focused business models it knows well and applies an operationally intensive value-creation process it calls 'Accelerate Change,' which concentrates resources on technology adoption, top-line growth investments, and strategic add-on acquisitions. It emphasizes close partnership with management teams to achieve shared growth objectives.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 47 people
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What they invest in
from 16 of 30 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9Hardware ×6SaaS ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Construction Tech ×4Mobility & Transportation ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2
HQs:United States×9Ireland×1India×1
Investments · 30 tracked
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ArrowStream provides a cloud platform for foodservice supply chain intelligence serving restaurant chains, distributors, and manufacturers.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsDiversis
Cloud for Good is a Salesforce consulting firm that helps nonprofits, higher education institutions, financial services organizations, and state and local governments implement CRM solutions and Agentforce designs to drive measurable impact.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Tal Frankfurt(Founder)in
Co-investorsSalesforce VenturesConvergent Capital
Onix is a Google Cloud partner that delivers AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure services for enterprise transformation across healthcare, insurance, retail, and telecommunications sectors.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePune, IN
Srikanth(CEO)SanjayPatrickAnil(CFO)AnkurPhil Shelley(Chief Strategy Officer)in
ACERTUS operates an automotive logistics platform that moves, stores, reconditions, titles, and registers finished vehicles across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Banner Solutions is a distributor of commercial door hardware, electronic access control solutions, and mechanical applications from over 260 manufacturers, serving professionals and businesses through a combination of physical distribution centers and an eCommerce platform.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceHardwareTexas, US
Brightspot CMS is a content management system designed for marketing teams to create, manage, and distribute content across digital channels without requiring coding skills.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Cumming Group provides project and cost management services for large-scale, complex construction and infrastructure projects across sectors including semiconductors, data centers, and energy.
Construction TechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSemiconductorsCork, IE
Finlay Cumming
Co-investorsLeonard Green
DMD Systems provides IT asset disposition services including secure data destruction and device reuse or recycling for enterprise and public sector organizations across data center, end user compute, and mobility environments.
Circular EconomyCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodTempe, US
Jon(Chief Commercial Officer)
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
HMT provides aboveground tank systems, seals, and environmental solutions for oil and gas and industrial storage operations.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareThe Woodlands, US
Veronique Trudeau(Chief Executive Officer)inSteve Morini(Chief Operating Officer)inJavier Vergara(Chief Financial Officer)inSteve Byrnes(Senior Vice President-Products)inJeff Eickhoff(Vice President-International)inStephen Guion(Vice President-Inspection)in
ISSA provides professional certifications and training programs in fitness, wellness, and yoga, equipping individuals with credentials and skills to pursue careers in the health and fitness industry.
EdTechHealthtechSports TechWellness & Fitness
Diversified designs and builds large-scale audiovisual installations and immersive environments for brands, media organizations, sports venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Stratix provides enterprise mobility solutions and managed services for large organizations, helping design, deploy, and support mobile device programs across industries including retail, healthcare, aviation, and manufacturing.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSPeachtree Corners, US
Co-investorsLLR
Valor Fleet Services is a towing, recovery, and roadside assistance provider serving the Mid-Atlantic region through a portfolio of operating companies across 22 locations.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationLeesburg, US
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AcertusASC Engineered SolutionsBrown & SonCloud for GoodCore BTSCummingDiversifiedISSALoenbroNew Frontier TechnologiesOnix Networking CorporationRANDYSStackNexus
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwind Capital Partners Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 2025 | — | -31.1% | 0.70x | — |
| Tailwind Capital Partners III, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board | 2018 | — | 0.4% | 1.01x | 1.01x |
| Tailwind Capital Partners IILPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System | 2013 | — | 9.5% | 1.48x | 1.48x |
| Tailwind Capital PartnersLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund +2 more | 2007 | — | 11.1% | 1.59x | 1.59x |
| Tailwind Capital Partners (PP), LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2007 | — | 11.3% | 1.49x | 1.49x |
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 Tailwind Capital made?
- Tailwind Capital has 29 tracked investments.
- What stage does Tailwind Capital invest at?
- Tailwind Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Tailwind Capital's typical check size?
- Tailwind Capital typically writes checks of $25M – $200M.
- What sectors does Tailwind Capital focus on?
- Tailwind Capital focuses on Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Tailwind Capital located?
- Tailwind Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Tailwind Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Tailwind Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Tailwind Capital co-invest with?
- Tailwind Capital most often shares deals with Convergent Capital, Leonard Green, LLR, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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