
Oak Hill Capital Partners
Description
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a well-established private equity firm based in New York City, boasting a significant 36-year history of investing in and building leading middle-market companies. Since its inception, the firm has consistently focused on control-oriented investments, aiming to drive substantial value creation within its portfolio. Their long-standing presence in the private equity landscape underscores a disciplined and strategic approach to identifying and nurturing growth opportunities across various sectors.
The firm's investment strategy is primarily centered on four core sectors: Services, Industrials, Media & Communications, and Consumer. Within these areas, Oak Hill Capital seeks out businesses with strong fundamentals and significant potential for operational improvement and strategic expansion. Their hands-on approach involves partnering with management teams to implement growth initiatives, optimize performance, and ultimately achieve successful exits. This sector-specific expertise allows them to leverage deep industry insights and a robust network to support their portfolio companies effectively.
Financially, Oak Hill Capital Partners commands substantial resources, having raised over $20 billion in initial capital commitments across its various funds. This considerable capital base enables them to execute significant transactions. The firm typically deploys equity capital ranging from $100 million to $500 million per transaction, targeting companies that fit their middle-market criteria. Over its history, Oak Hill Capital and its predecessors have invested in more than 120 companies worldwide, demonstrating a broad and active investment record. Their consistent focus on value creation through strategic partnerships and operational excellence has positioned them as a prominent player in the private equity space.
Investor Profile
Oak Hill Capital Partners has backed more than 40 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 25 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Internet, Telecommunications, Software.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100M – $500M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (35%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series D (10%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series A (10%)
- Series B (10%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
- Non Equity Assistance (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- Ireland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Internet
- Telecommunications
- Software
- Financial Services
- Wireless
- Information Technology
- Web Hosting
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Enterprise Software
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