Wind Point Partners
Private equityChicago · Growth · 108 people tracked
Investment thesis
Wind Point creates a detailed transformation vision for stable, well-positioned businesses in attractive industries before investing. The firm's core competency lies in identifying and mobilizing a network of experienced operating executives through its Executive Advisor Partner and Chief Executive Pipeline programs who work closely with portfolio companies from initial investment through exit. This hands-on collaborative approach with board-level and C-suite executives to drive operational improvement and growth is positioned as a key competitive advantage and preference differentiator for business owners and management teams.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 108 people
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What they invest in
from 23 of 80 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×10FoodTech ×7Consumer ×6Hardware ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Cleantech ×3SaaS ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2
HQs:United States×11United Kingdom×1
Investments · 80 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathWarehouse on Wheels (WOW) provides on-demand mobile storage using dock-height dry van trailers and ground-level containers, delivered within 24 to 48 hours as an alternative to traditional warehouse leases.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
Ascensus Specialties is a specialty chemicals manufacturer producing reagents such as sodium borohydride, potassium, and diborane for use in complex chemical transformations.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
Assisi Pet Care acquires, manages, and grows pet care, food, and related companies, operating a portfolio of pet brands across the European pet care industry.
ConsumerFoodTechLondon, GB
Buske is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering warehousing and logistics services to Fortune 1,000 companies across industries such as food and beverage and automotive manufacturing.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Central Moloney (CMI) manufactures distribution transformers, transformer components, and wildlife protection products.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareNorth Little Rock, US
CSG (Clean Group) is an American manufacturer of sustainability-focused clean solutions, producing products aimed at environmental stewardship for its customers and partners.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantech
Envera Systems provides security solutions for residential communities—including remote visitor screening via a virtual gate guard, guard management software, video surveillance with remote guards, cloud-based access control, and automated barrier gates.
IoTPropTechSaaS
FreshEdge is a network of fresh food distributors that supplies produce and specialty food products across multiple contiguous regions using refrigerated facilities.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Gehl Food & Beverage is a food and beverage manufacturer that employs more than 700 people.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech
good2grow makes better-for-you drinks and snacks for kids, including juices, milk, water, and crackers, sold in reusable, BPA-free packaging featuring licensed character tops from 200+ characters.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAtlanta, US
The Hiller Companies provides fire protection and life safety products and services, including fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems for commercial and special hazard applications.
HardwareHouston, US
Monarca Food Solutions is a vertically integrated producer of pellet-based food ingredients and end-to-end solutions for the snacks industry.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Point Partners XLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2022 | — | 16.1% | 1.33x | 0.11x |
| Wind Point Partners IXLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2019 | — | 14.3% | 1.57x | 0.52x |
| Wind Point Partners VILPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, The Regents of the University of California | 2005 | — | -1.6% | 0.95x | 0.95x |
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 Wind Point Partners invest at?
- Wind Point Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Wind Point Partners focus on?
- Wind Point Partners focuses on Construction Tech.
- Where is Wind Point Partners located?
- Wind Point Partners is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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