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The Sterling Group

PE · Houston · United States

Address
Nine Greenway Plaza, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77046
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Founded
1982
AUM
$9 400 M
Ticket
$10-50 m

Stages

Series BLate Stage (Series C+)

Investment region

North America

Industries

Business Services (B2B)EducationIndustrialTransportationLogisticsManufacturingReal EstateTelecommunicationsEnergyCleanTech

Profile

The Sterling Group is a middle market private equity firm based in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Dallas. Established in 1982, the firm operates with a focus on building winning businesses by partnering with management teams to drive growth in the industrials sector. The team is composed of professionals experienced in private equity and credit investments, and they emphasize operational improvements and strategic execution to enhance business performance. The firm targets investments in industrial companies, with a particular focus on sectors such as manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, and logistics. Typically, investments range from $10 million to $50 million, targeting mid-market companies. The Sterling Group manages a series of funds including private equity and private credit funds, with a history of successful transformations and growth strategies for their portfolio companies. Strategic partners and limited partners include a mix of institutional investors and family offices. Notable investments by The Sterling Group include DexKo Global, known for manufacturing trailer components, B&G Crane Service, a provider of crane services, Liqui-Box, a packaging solutions company, and Time Manufacturing, a vehicle-mounted lift manufacturer. Other notable deals include the development of American Bath Group and strategic acquisitions within the Construction Supply Group. These investments demonstrate their focus on growth through operational excellence and strategic acquisitions.

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