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Sterling Partners

PE · Chicago · United States

Address
167 N. Green St. 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
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Founded
1983
AUM
$4 000 M
Ticket
$10-50 m

Stages

Series BLate Stage (Series C+)

Investment region

North AmericaEurope

Industries

Consumer ProductsBusiness Services (B2B)HealthTechSoftwareDigitalEducationFinancial ServicesHealthcare ServicesInternet and Web ServicesIT ServicesMarketing and AdvertisingReal Estate

Profile

Sterling Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1983. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and a team of 37 professionals, including 12 partners. Sterling Partners differentiates itself by combining industry expertise with a flexible investment approach, focusing on long-term partnerships and growth. The firm primarily invests in business services, consumer products, healthcare services, and information technology sectors. Sterling Partners engages in various investment stages, including growth and expansion, and typically takes both majority and minority positions. The firm manages significant assets, including the Sterling Investment Partners IV, L.P. fund with $934 million in assets under management. Notable investments by Sterling Partners include Stationhead - a broadcasting platform, Spartan Flight Academy - an educational service, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - a publishing company. The firm has a history of successful exits, including companies like Worldpay and Laureate.

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