STRLEX
STRLEX is a Series C+ fund in the US and Europe writing $75M–$150M checks into aerospace, defense, government-services, business-services, industrial-services, food-products, food-services, transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, industrial and automotive.
- Stages
- Series C+
- Sectors
- aerospace, defense, government-services, business-services, industrial-services, food-products, food-services, transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, industrial, automotive
- Check size
- $75M–$150M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2015
- Assets under management
- $1B
Thesis
Stellex Capital Management is a private equity firm established in mid-2015, with a debut fund targeting $750 million and a hard-cap of $1 billion, having held a first close on $440 million. The firm invests in middle-market companies across North America and Europe, typically with enterprise values between $100 million and $500 million. Their strategy centers on catalyzing growth and supporting companies through operational transformations to become industry leaders. Stellex distinguishes itself by embracing complexity, providing flexible capital solutions, and focusing on long-term value creation through customized operational plans rather than solely financial engineering. Stellex typically invests in companies facing transitional crossroads. Key sectors include Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services; Business & Industrial Services; Food Products & Services; Transportation, Logistics, Distribution; and Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive. Investment sizes generally range between $75 million and $150 million, though larger transactions may be supported. The firm's headquarters are in New York, NY, USA, with an office in Pittsburgh, PA.
Common questions
Does STRLEX invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. STRLEX lists Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does STRLEX write?
STRLEX writes $75M–$150M checks.
Where does STRLEX invest?
STRLEX invests in the US and Europe.