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WP Global Partners

Private equity

Chicago · Growth–Late Stage · 23 people tracked

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Investment thesis

WP Global Partners targets fragmented markets with strong demand but constrained supply, seeking companies with recurring or backlogged revenue, loyal customer bases, and operational improvement opportunities. The firm prioritizes experienced management teams with equity alignment, businesses with product or market advantages, and those positioned for add-on acquisitions. The investment thesis emphasizes generating risk-adjusted returns that deliver consistent performance across market cycles while achieving early distribution momentum.

Invests inSector AgnosticChicago

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$5M – $25M
HQ
Chicago, US
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$3B
Tracked investments
166

Team · 23 people

from the firm's website
Donald Phillips· Chairman & CEO
Gregory Oberholtzer· CIO & Senior Managing Partner
J.F. Berry· Senior Managing Partner
Tom Thompson· Senior Managing Partner
Allan Amico· Principal
Eric Assouad· Principal
Eric Griffin· Principal
Ryan Phillips· Principal
Ashley Frey· Tax Manager
Austin Rehm· Vice President
Bo Merchant· Senior Fund Accountant
Charlie Mowry· Controller
Dominic Rosado· Associate
Jeff Baker· Director
Jim Wrolson· Director of IT
Johnny Perkins· Analyst
Josephine Mendoza· Fund Controller
Kerry Freeman· Vice President, Accounting, Compliance and Operations
Lisa Walker· Compliance Officer, ACA Group
Mary Barrett· Executive Assistant
Phillip Fulmer· Senior Advisor
Traci Breen· CFO & Managing Director
William Gonzales· Fund Accountant

What they invest in

from 8 of 166 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Digital Health ×2Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1Defense Tech ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · showing 60 of 166

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44 Pro
44Pro44pro.com
Accedianaccedian.comin𝕏

Virtual network monitoring software solution for data providers

Access Media
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
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 Devices

Vinod Khosla(Founder, Khosla Ventures and Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems)

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Anchorpostmates.com

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Angel Medflight
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Apihotelsapihotels.com
Aqua venture

Water solutions utilizing purification and desalination technologies

Aquaventureaquaventure.com
AristotleCapital

Portfolio of existing student loans purchased at discounts from distressed sellers

Atlantic Pipe Services

Provider of water infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation services across Florida

Atlanticpipeatlanticpipe.usin
Augusta Sportswear
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Baktusmetabiota.com
Banneton Bakery

Producer of premium freezer-to-oven croissants, danishes, and breads

Bannetonbakerybannetonbakery.com
Belt Power

Fabricator and distributor of replacement conveyor belts

Beltpowerbeltpower.comin𝕏
Best Lighting

Private label manufacturer of emergency and exit lighting

Bestlightingbestlighting.net
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Blackpoint

Cybersecurity software platform that eliminates the lateral spread of a breach

Bright Farms
BrightFarmsbrightfarms.com

BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices. The company supplies fresh produce to millions of Americans through retail and foodservice channels.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Caputo Cheese
Caputocheesecaputocheese.com
Carbon Health

Primary care software platform that integrates with Carbon-branded brick-and-mortar clinics

Carbon Healthcarbonhealth.com
Celonovacelonova.comin𝕏
CeloNova Biosciences
Chairmans Foods

Custom food producer of fresh grab-and-go products for the deli area of food retailers

Chairmansfoodschairmansfoods.com
CMScmstechnology.comin
Corsicanacorsicanabedding.com
Counsylcounsyl.comin𝕏
DeIorio’s
Deioriosdeiorios.com
Deltekdeltek.comin𝕏
Diamondnationalpecan.com𝕏
Dovel Technologies
Doveltechdoveltech.com
Drilling Info
Drillinginfodrillinginfo.comin𝕏
Driving Force Collision Repair Network

Luxury and EV collision repair roll-up

Drivingforcecollisiondrivingforcecollision.comin𝕏
Eunetworkseunetworks.comin𝕏
Excelinexcelin.com
Excelin Home Health

Provider of skilled home healthcare services

Extenetextenetsystems.comin𝕏
FastPacefastpaceurgentcare.com
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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