TINICUM INCORPORATED
TINICUM INCORPORATED is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Europe writing $30M–$150M checks into aerospace-components, automotive-components, defense-components, electronic-components, fasteners, flow-control, medical-manufacturing, medical-devices, packaging, specialty-materials, magnetics, thermal-management, communications-infrastructure, energy-infrastructure, outdoor-advertising, software and manufacturing-technologies.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- aerospace-components, automotive-components, defense-components, electronic-components, fasteners, flow-control, medical-manufacturing, medical-devices, packaging, specialty-materials, magnetics, thermal-management, communications-infrastructure, energy-infrastructure, outdoor-advertising, software, manufacturing-technologies
- Check size
- $30M–$150M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1974
- Assets under management
- $5.2B
Thesis
Tinicum Incorporated is a private investment firm founded in the 1940s, which began managing outside capital in 1998. It operates with a long-term investment philosophy, emphasizing patient capital and a 'forever' mindset. Their strategy centers on acquiring controlling interests in private companies, particularly manufacturing businesses with a competitive advantage, and they are open to unprofitable businesses with sound fundamentals. Tinicum targets equity investments of $30 million to $150 million, investing in both controlling and minority stakes, with a cautious approach to leverage. They partner with management teams, offering equity incentives and co-investment opportunities. The firm manages $5.2 billion in assets and has a broad range of sector interests including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical manufacturing, packaging, specialty materials, and infrastructure. Tinicum has offices in San Francisco, Houston, Frankfurt, and New York.
Common questions
Does TINICUM INCORPORATED invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. TINICUM INCORPORATED lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does TINICUM INCORPORATED write?
TINICUM INCORPORATED writes $30M–$150M checks.
Where does TINICUM INCORPORATED invest?
TINICUM INCORPORATED invests in the US and Europe.