PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C.
PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Canada writing $15M–$100M checks into manufacturing, distribution and business-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- manufacturing, distribution, business-services
- Check size
- $15M–$100M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1989
- Assets under management
- $787M
- Website
- pfingsten.com
Thesis
Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C. is a Chicago-based private equity firm founded in 1989, specializing in the lower middle market. The firm focuses on building value in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies through operational improvements, professional management, and strategic growth initiatives. They actively seek platform investments in entrepreneur and family-owned businesses, emphasizing operational enhancements and a 'buy-and-build' approach with add-on acquisitions. Platform investments are primarily in the US and Canada, while add-ons can be global. As of December 31, 2025, they managed approximately $787 million in AUM. Pfingsten Partners Fund V closed at $382 million in March 2016.
Common questions
Does PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. write?
PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. writes $15M–$100M checks.
Where does PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. invest?
PFINGSTEN PARTNERS, L.L.C. invests in the US and Canada.