Wynnchurch
Private equityRosemont · Growth · 56 people tracked
Also known as WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL, L.P.
Investment thesis
Wynnchurch focuses on middle-market companies, seeking to partner with market leaders that have defensible positions and strong customer relationships. The firm targets businesses whose strengths and opportunities align with its own expertise and experience. Its approach is built on four principles: open and honest communication, genuine partnership with portfolio company management, intellectual curiosity to deeply understand each business, and a long-term investment horizon aimed at building companies for sustained success. Working at the board level, the firm emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and clear objectives, and prides itself on the ability to close transactions quickly and as planned.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 56 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 5 of 30 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2New Materials ×2Cleantech ×1Construction Tech ×1Energy ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAstro Shapes is an aluminum extrusion manufacturer offering computerized extrusion, paint finishing, thermal treatment, fabrication, and packaging services.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
Provider of edgebanding and complementary products.
A service company that repairs, maintains, and upgrades power and propulsion systems such as diesel engines, generators, and marine drives for power plants, factories, hospitals, data centers, shipping companies, cruise lines, and the U.S. military.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyMobility & Transportation
Nabrico Marine builds hopper barges for marine transport of bulk cargo such as coal, steel, and grain, as well as containers.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Provider of LED components and engineered assemblies used in signage and brand imaging applications.
Reagent Chemical supplies and transports hydrochloric acid (HCl) and caustic products, serving industrial customers across multiple sectors in North America.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
Provider of portable food-warming and tabletop solutions.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 6
as of Nov 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnchurch Capital Partners VI, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Hawaii Employees' Retirement System, Maine Public Employees Retirement System +3 more | 2023 | — | — | 1.14x | 0.00x |
| Wynnchurch Capital Partners V LPLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Nebraska Investment Council, Maine Public Employees Retirement System +2 more | 2020 | — | 9.8% | 1.30x | 0.06x |
| Wynnchurch Capital Partners V PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2020 | — | — | 1.28x | — |
| Wynnchurch Capital Partners IVLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Nebraska Investment Council, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | — | 24.4% | 2.88x | 1.79x |
| Wynnchurch Capital Partners IV PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2014 | — | 31.7% | 2.27x | 0.33x |
| Wynnchurch IVLPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2014 | — | 24.4% | 2.85x | 1.78x |
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 Wynnchurch made?
- Wynnchurch has 30 tracked investments.
- What stage does Wynnchurch invest at?
- Wynnchurch invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Wynnchurch's typical check size?
- Wynnchurch typically writes checks of $50M – $750M.
- What sectors does Wynnchurch focus on?
- Wynnchurch focuses on Advanced Manufacturing.
- Where is Wynnchurch located?
- Wynnchurch is headquartered in Rosemont, US.
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