Pat Forster
InvestorInvestor at Industrial Growth Partners
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About
Pat Forster co-founded Industrial Growth Partners and has worked in general management and private equity investing for over four decades. He previously served as a senior advisor to American Industrial Partners from 1991 to 1996, and from 1986 to 1990 invested in and managed manufacturing companies, including leading the buyout of Litton Industries' Itek Graphix division in 1986. Earlier, from 1970 to 1986, he held senior management roles at Litton Industries, and he holds degrees from Stanford University, the University of Manchester, and Northwestern University.
Invests in
Advanced Manufacturing
Investments
Led
Itek Graphix
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Industrial Growth Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pat Forster?
- Pat Forster co-founded Industrial Growth Partners and has worked in general management and private equity investing for over four decades. He previously served as a senior advisor to American Industrial Partners from 1991 to 1996, and from 1986 to 1990 invested in and managed manufacturing companies, including leading the buyout of Litton Industries' Itek Graphix division in 1986. Earlier, from 1970 to 1986, he held senior management roles at Litton Industries, and he holds degrees from Stanford University, the University of Manchester, and Northwestern University.
- Where does Pat Forster work?
- Pat Forster is at Industrial Growth Partners.
- What does Pat Forster invest in?
- Pat Forster invests in Advanced Manufacturing.
- What companies has Pat Forster invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Itek Graphix.
- Does Pat Forster lead rounds?
- Yes — Pat Forster has led 1 tracked investment.









