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WP Global Partners

Fund of funds

Chicago · Growth–Late Stage · 24 people tracked

Also known as WP GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC

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Investment thesis

WP Global Partners pursues a hybrid private markets strategy combining primary fund commitments, proactive direct co-investments, and selective secondary investments, targeting small and medium U.S. businesses. Portfolios aim for risk-adjusted returns, consistent performance across cycles, and early distribution momentum. The firm favors co-investments with recurring or backlogged revenue, loyal and expanding customer bases, product/market/technology advantages, opportunities to streamline operations or grow sales, experienced managers with equity alignment, fragmented markets suited to add-on acquisitions, and constrained supply against strong demand. It leverages a platform of complementary investment solutions to aggregate industry knowledge and build operating executive relationships.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$5M – $25M
HQ
Chicago, IL, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
AUM
$3B
Tracked investments
127

Team · 24 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Allan Amico· Principalin

What they invest in

from 86 of 127 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×26Consumer ×18Digital Health ×16SaaS ×14Enterprise Software ×13FoodTech ×13Advanced Manufacturing ×11Hardware ×11

HQs:United States×44Canada×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 19 portfolio companies
68%
solo founders
13 of 19 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×132 founders×43 founders×2

Investments · 127 tracked

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By year:2024 · 22021 · 22018 · 12017 · 22015 · 12014 · 19 dated

44 Pro44pro.com𝕏
Accedianaccedian.comin𝕏Acquired

Accedian provides network and service assurance software that uses active testing, performance monitoring, and AI-powered analytics to give telecom operators real-time visibility into network performance and fault management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsBridge PartnersRho VenturesSummit Partners

Access MediaApr 2014

Los Angeles, US

Nic Paul(Executive Officer, Director)Cham Kim(Executive Officer, Director)

Access Media 3

Consolidator of internet and cable services for apartment and condo buildings

Accommodations Plus International

Outsourced provider of hotel accommodation and ground transportation services

Advanced Equities

Investment banking services for venture-backed companies

Alacuraalacura.com

Alacura operates a medical transfer center that coordinates patient medical transport—fixed-wing, rotor, or ground—by providing real-time clinical assessments, transport matching, prior-authorization, and end-to-end benefits management.

Digital HealthHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsHC9 Ventures

AliveCoralivecor.comin𝕏

AliveCor develops digital health solutions focused on cardiovascular care, serving employers and healthcare payers seeking enterprise heart health platforms.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US

David Albert(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Maley(Executive Officer)Vic Gundotra(Chief Executive Officer and Director)

BoardVinod Khosla(Founder, Khosla Ventures and Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems)inCaley L. Castelstein(Director)Greg Oberholtzer(Director)in

Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersKhosla VenturesQualcomm Ventures

Ampsamps.comin𝕏

AMPS provides healthcare cost reduction services for self-funded employers, third-party administrators, and payors, offering claim repricing (PriceDynamix), claims editing and medical bill review (ClaimInsight), and pharmacy benefit management (Drexi).

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Angel Medflightangelmedflight.comin𝕏

Angel MedFlight is a U.S.-based air ambulance provider offering long-distance medical flights for adult and pediatric patients, using a fleet of medical jets equipped with ICU-level capabilities.

HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMedical Devices

Apihotelsapihotels.com
Aqua ventureaquaventure.comApr 2015

Water solutions utilizing purification and desalination technologies

Tampa, US

Lee Muller(Executive Officer)Anthony Ibarguen(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas R. Brown(Executive Officer, Director)John Curtis(President, CEO, and Secretary)Douglas F. Brown(Director)Cyrul Meduna(Director)

AristotleCapital

Portfolio of existing student loans purchased at discounts from distressed sellers

Atlanticpipeatlanticpipe.usin

Atlantic Pipe Services performs trenchless cleaning, internal inspection, and rehabilitation for sanitary sewer and storm water systems.

CleantechConstruction Tech

Augusta Sportswearaugustasportswear.comin

Augusta Sportswear Brands, now part of Momentec Brands, sells team sportswear and athletic apparel.

ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech

Co-investorsKelsoPlatinum

Australisthebetterfish.comin𝕏

The Better Fish produces ocean-farmed Barramundi marketed as a sustainable, nutritious seafood alternative to fish like salmon.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTech

Baktusmetabiota.comSep 2021

Metabiota Health provides personalized nutrition guidance, lifestyle recommendations, and dietary supplement advice based on scientific research.

ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & FitnessMenlo Park, US

Nathan D. Wolfe(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Kertesz(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsIn-Q-TelDCVC (Data Collective)

Banneton Bakerybannetonbakery.com

Banneton Bakery Inc. is a bakery business.

ConsumerSwedesboro, US

Belt Powerbeltpower.comin𝕏

Belt Power designs, installs, and maintains customized conveyor belting and material handling systems for industrial operations.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Best Lightingbestlighting.net

Best Lighting supplies commercial and industrial lighting products, including general lighting fixtures, life safety exit and emergency lighting, and horticultural/cannabis grow lighting.

Advanced ManufacturingHardware

Blackpointblackpointcyber.comin𝕏

Blackpoint Cyber operates a 24/7 human-led, AI-assisted security operations center (SOC) and offers CompassOne, a platform that consolidates prevention and detection tools for threat detection and response.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSEllicott City, US

Jonathan Murchison(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJosiah Mayne(Director)Chris Inglis(Director)

Co-investorsAccelBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesPelican

Bright Farmsbrightfarms.comin

BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

Josh Norbury(Executive Officer)Neal Parikh(Executive Officer)Paul Lightfoot(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTyler Newton(Director)inBrian Rich(Director)inPeter S.H. Grubstein(Director)

Co-investorsCatalyst InvestorsECP GrowthNew Ground VenturesNGEN PartnersWP Explorer

Caputo Cheesecaputocheese.com

Caputo Cheese is an Italian cheese maker and foodservice manufacturer producing hard Italian cheeses, fresh mozzarella, and specialty cheeses.

ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US

Pasquale Caputo(Founder)Natale Caputo(CEO)

Carbon Healthcarbonhealth.comin𝕏

Carbon Health operates a chain of clinics offering urgent care, primary care, and chronic condition management, combining technology with in-person care to provide broader access to health services.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Eren Bali(Founder)Greg BurrellTom Berry

Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 GlobalAkkadian VenturesAnnex InvestmentsBuilders VCDCVC (Data Collective)+13 more

Celonovacelonova.comin𝕏

Alta Biomed develops and tests PzF (Polyzene-F) thin-film antithrombotic coatings for vascular, catheter-based, implantable, and other blood-contacting medical devices, offering coating feasibility, particulate testing, and hemocompatibility testing services.

BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsCarlsbad, US

CeloNova Biosciences
Chairmans Foodschairmansfoods.com

Chairmans Foods is a contract food manufacturer that produces premium prepared foods including entrées, side dishes, soups, sauces, queso, and desserts.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

ClearMetalproject44.comin𝕏Acquired

project44 is a supply chain software company serving logistics and supply chain operations teams to improve visibility and efficiency across supply networks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US

Jett McCandless(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investors8VCBtomorrow VenturesCorsa VenturesGrid CapitalHigh AlphaM33 Growth+11 more

CMScmstechnology.comin
Corsicanacorsicanabedding.comin

Corsicana designs and manufactures mattresses and sleep products, offering established brands, private label programs, and custom solutions for retail partners across different price points.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumer

Counsylcounsyl.comin𝕏acquired by Myriad Genetics · May 2018 · $375M

Counsyl was a clinical genetic-screening company offering DNA carrier screening for family planning, prenatal screening, and inherited cancer risk tests, processed in its own CLIA-certified lab.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

Balaji Srinivasan(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsGoldman Sachs

DeIorio’s
Deioriosdeiorios.comin𝕏

DeIorio's manufactures custom-formulated, fresh-to-frozen dough products for multi-unit food and restaurant brands seeking consistency and repeatable performance across locations.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Deltekdeltek.comin𝕏

Deltek provides a cloud-based ERP and project management platform for project-driven organizations, covering the win, plan, execute, and analyze stages of the project lifecycle with industry-tuned AI.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Diamondnationalpecan.com𝕏

The National Pecan Company, part of Diamond Foods, LLC, shells, processes, and packages North American pecans and produces value-added pecan ingredients such as pieces, halves, and roasted, glazed, and flavored products.

AgTechFoodTech

Steve Zaffarano(President)

Dovel Technologies
Doveltechdoveltech.com
Drilling Infodrillinginfo.comin𝕏

Enverus (formerly Drillinginfo) operates a SaaS analytics platform dedicated to the energy industry, providing datasets, forecasting, and AI-driven tools for asset evaluation, trading, source-to-pay procurement, and ESG reporting.

Data & InfrastructureEnergySaaSAustin, US

Allen Gilmer(Chairman)Mark Nibbelink(Resigned in connection with closing of transaction.)Jeffrey Hughes(President and Chief Executive Officer)Tanya Andrien(Vice President Strategic Development)David L. Piazza(Chief Financial Officer)Alicia Recupero(Vice President Marketing)

Co-investorsBattery VenturesDelta-v CapitalInsight Partners

Driving Force Collision Repair Network

Luxury and EV collision repair roll-up

Drivingforcecollisiondrivingforcecollision.comin𝕏

Driving Force Collision operates and acquires a network of collision repair shops, offering services such as auto body repair, painting, dent repair, and sensor recalibration for vehicle owners.

Mobility & Transportation

Eunetworkseunetworks.comin𝕏

euNetworks operates high-capacity fibre networks across Europe, connecting over 600 data centres and spanning 53 cities in 17 countries.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Co-investorsColumbia CapitalDelta-v CapitalStonepeak

Excelinexcelin.comin

Excelin provides home-based care services, supporting patients transitioning from acute care settings to their homes while managing acute or chronic illnesses.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Extenetextenetsystems.comin𝕏

ExteNet designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure including small cells, distributed antenna systems (DAS), private wireless networks, and fiber-enabled services.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT

FastPacefastpaceurgentcare.com
Fmcnafmcna.comin𝕏

Fresenius Medical Care provides kidney care products and services, including dialysis therapies such as home hemodialysis and high-volume HDF, along with analytics tools like TherapyWise for kidney replacement therapy.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Foundation Partnersfoundationpartners.comin𝕏

Foundation Partners Group operates a network of funeral homes, cemeteries, and cremation providers, offering families end-of-life services and providing independent funeral business owners with succession planning and partnership options.

ConsumerOrlando, US

Fruitistagrovisioncorp.com
FTE Networks, Inc.Apr 2017

Designer and builder of telecommunications networks

Naples, US

David Lethem(Executive Officer)Michael Palleschi(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardLuisa Ingargiola(Director)Brad Mitchell(Director)Patrick O'Hare(Director)Chris Ferguson(Director)

Ftenetftenet.com
G-Con Manufacturing, Inc

Designs, produces and installs portable clean rooms

BiotechCollege Station, US

Maik Jornitz(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Lyles(Director)Robert Williams(Executive Officer)Sidney Backstrom(Executive Officer)Robert P. Landin(Director)Melissa Hall(Executive Officer)

Gingerginger.ioin𝕏acquired by Headspace

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersKapor CapitalLaunchCapitalREMUS CapitalTrue Ventures

GoAutogoautoinsurance.com

GoAuto provides low-cost car insurance to consumers, offering custom payment plans, low down payments, and no commissioned agents.

FintechInsurTech

Gradalisgradalisinc.comin𝕏

Gradalis develops Vigil, a patient-specific immunotherapy studied in research and clinical trials for treating ovarian cancer, with potential use in other solid tumors.

BiotechHealthtechCarrollton, US

John Nemunaitis(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Shanahan(Founder and Chairman)David M. Shanahan(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Early(Executive Officer)Ernest Bognar(Executive Officer)Gladice Wallraven(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsWP Explorer

Gryphongryphonesp.comin

GryphonESP provides safety, fire suppression, and security solutions for high-risk industries such as oil and gas, including personal protective equipment, fixed gas detection systems, life safety equipment rentals, and safety training and high-risk rescue services.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT

GSM Outdoorsgsmoutdoors.com

Provides branded accessories and gear for the hunting, sports shooting, and outdoorsman markets

Co-investorsGridiron Capital

Havenhavenbehavioral.cominacquired by Oceans Healthcare

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsAscension Ventures

Headspaceheadspace.comin𝕏Sep 2017

Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

Andy(Co-founder)Richard Marsh Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew David Puddicombe(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Brecker(Executive Officer)in

BoardScott Kriens(Director)

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCity LightEniac VenturesFlucas Ventures+10 more

Illumitexillumitex.com

Austin, US

Chris Hammelef(President)Carl Gallagher(Secretary and CFO)Dung T. Duong(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew R. Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)Randall E. Johnson(Executive Officer)

BoardArmando Pauker(Director)

Co-investorsMorgan Creek CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)WP Explorer

Inventusinventuspower.comin𝕏Jan 2024

Inventus Power designs and manufactures advanced battery technology and engineered power solutions for customers across various industries.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareGreenville, US

Pat Trippel(President & CEO)Chris Petrella(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalInvernessDeVC

Exits · 4

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Counsylacq. by Myriad GeneticsGingeracq. by HeadspaceHavenacq. by Oceans HealthcareRizepointacq. by FranConnect

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has WP Global Partners made?
WP Global Partners has 127 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does WP Global Partners invest at?
WP Global Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is WP Global Partners's typical check size?
WP Global Partners typically writes checks of $5M – $25M.
What sectors does WP Global Partners focus on?
WP Global Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is WP Global Partners located?
WP Global Partners is headquartered in Chicago, US.
Who does WP Global Partners co-invest with?
WP Global Partners most often shares deals with Lincolnshire, Advance Venture Partners, Breyer Capital, among 157 tracked co-investors.

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