LWO LLC
LWO LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US investing in Developer Tools, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, building-products, power, agritech and transportation.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Developer Tools, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, building-products, power, agritech, transportation
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2009
- Assets under management
- $539.5M
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
LWO LLC, operating as LongWater Opportunities, is a private equity firm founded in 2009 that specializes in the lower middle market industrial sector across North America. They often serve as the first institutional capital, providing strategic capital and operational expertise to scale operations and enhance value. Their strategy involves taking majority control investments and collaborating closely with management teams to develop growth plans and implement scalable infrastructure, emphasizing trusting relationships and humility. As of March 26, 2025, their AUM was $539.5 million. They have managed multiple funds, including LWO Fund III LP which closed at $53 million in September 2021, and an inaugural SBIC fund that exceeded its $262.5 million target in June 2026. While specific stage preferences are not detailed, their focus on acquiring control of established lower middle market businesses suggests a preference for growth equity or buyout stages. The typical check size is not explicitly stated, but their investment criteria and fund sizes indicate significant investments in established companies.
Common questions
Does LWO LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. LWO LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does LWO LLC invest?
LWO LLC invests in the US.