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Platinum Equity

North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills

Description

Platinum Equity is a private equity investment firm that focuses on leveraged buyout investments of established companies.

Investor Profile

Platinum Equity has backed more than 14 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 71% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Debt Financing, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Wholesale, Information Technology.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (57%)
  • Debt Financing (29%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale
  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Leasing
  • Railroad
  • Rental
  • Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (Hvac)
  • Industrial
  • Supply Chain Management
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Platinum Equity frequently co-invest with?

SEMCAP
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Wayne
Co-Investments: 1
Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
The Gores Group
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 1
FC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Next Wave Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Vector Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Platinum Equity often collaborate with?

David Cote
North America, Missouri, United States, Saint Louis
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Platinum Equity?

Tongrun International

Bonham, Texas, United States

Tongrun International specializes in contract manufacturing, injection molding, engineering, inspections, machining, and logistic solutions.

ManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringService Industry
Private EquityJan 15, 2026
Norton Packaging

Hayward, California, United States

Norton Packaging offers metal shipping barrels, drums, kegs, and pails.

ManufacturingPackaging ServicesService Industry
Private EquityJan 9, 2026
Kodak Alaris

Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, United Kingdom

Kodak Alaris is a company that is passionate about using technology to transform organizations and improve people's lives across the planet.

Business Information SystemsHardwarePrintingSoftware
Debt FinancingSep 5, 2025
R&B Wholesale Distributors

Ontario, California, United States

R&B Wholesale Distributors is a wholesaler, distributer and supplier of electronic appliances.

ElectronicsSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Private EquityFeb 4, 2025
Global

Universal City, Texas, United States

Global is a manufacturer and distributor of HVAC/R components.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialManufacturingWholesale
Private EquityDec 6, 2024
Branding Iron

Saugerties, New York, United States

Branding Iron is a food processing firm that focuses on customized business, product development, and burger solutions.

Brand MarketingFood and BeverageFood ProcessingPersonal Branding
Debt FinancingDec 2, 2024
RELAM

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States

RELAM supplies high-quality railroad track equipment for rent and lease to railroads construction companies.

LeasingRailroadRental
Debt FinancingOct 10, 2024
Rise Baking Co.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Rise Baking is the preeminent manufacturer of premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads and flat breads.

BakeryFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Private EquitySep 17, 2024
MARS

Hauppauge, New York, United States

MARS is a supplier of motors, components, installation parts, and equipment for the HVAC/R industry.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialMechanical EngineeringWholesale
Private EquityJul 17, 2024
Westfall Technik Inc.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Westfall Technik Inc. delivers end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the complete lifecycle of molded plastic parts.

Manufacturing
Debt FinancingJun 13, 2024

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