
Garnett Station Partners
Description
Garnett Station Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and operating companies across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on driving value creation through operational improvements. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management, having successfully raised two funds, including their second fund, Garnett Station Partners Fund II, which closed with $850 million in commitments. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying businesses with significant growth potential and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance performance.
The firm primarily targets opportunities within the food and beverage, health and wellness, automotive, and business services industries. They have a track record of investing in a diverse range of transaction types, including founder-owned businesses, corporate carve-outs, and public-to-private transactions. Garnett Station Partners seeks to partner with experienced management teams, providing both capital and strategic guidance to help companies achieve their full potential. Their approach is hands-on, focusing on operational excellence and market expansion.
Garnett Station Partners is known for its deep sector expertise and its ability to execute complex transactions. They aim to transform companies through a combination of organic growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and efficiency improvements. Their investment horizon is typically long-term, allowing ample time for value creation and sustainable growth. The firm's commitment to operational engagement distinguishes it within the private equity landscape, as they actively work alongside portfolio companies to implement their value creation playbook.
Their typical first cheque for a platform investment ranges from $50 million to $200 million, reflecting their focus on control or significant minority stakes in middle-market companies. This capital deployment strategy aligns with their objective of making substantial investments that enable them to drive meaningful operational and strategic changes within their portfolio.
Investor Profile
Garnett Station Partners has backed more than 25 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Service Industry, Restaurants.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $50M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (48%)
- Series Unknown (28%)
- Debt Financing (8%)
- Undisclosed (8%)
- Post Ipo Equity (4%)
- Post Ipo Debt (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Food And Beverage
- Service Industry
- Restaurants
- Health Care
- Sports
- Consumer
- Funerals
- Retail
- Automotive
- Hospitality
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