WL ROSS & CO. LLC
WL ROSS & CO. LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, Asia, Korea, Ireland, Japan, France and China writing $100M–$200M checks into Climate, Fintech, steel, coal, textiles and manufacturing.
Not currently making new investments (as of June 11, 2026).
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Climate, Fintech, steel, coal, textiles, manufacturing
- Check size
- $100M–$200M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Asia, Korea, Ireland, Japan, France, China
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- No
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- $3.64 billion
Thesis
The firm's core strategy involves acquiring control of financially troubled companies, often emerging from bankruptcy, and restoring profitability through deep operational and financial restructuring. This includes implementing operational efficiencies, cost-cutting measures, renegotiating contracts, and restructuring debt. Historically, WL Ross & Co. has focused on sectors such as steel, coal, energy, financial services, textiles, wholesale distribution, and manufacturing. While maintaining a strong presence in the United States, the firm has also executed significant investments across Asia, including Korea, Japan, and China, as well as in Ireland and France. The typical investment size ranges from $100 million to $200 million per deal, with a willingness to partner with co-investors for larger transactions. As of March 26, 2025, the firm managed $3.64 billion in AUM across 21 private funds. Notably, the firm is currently winding down certain existing portfolios and is not launching new vehicles or strategies. WL Ross & Co. has operated as a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. since 2006.
Common questions
Does WL ROSS & CO. LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. WL ROSS & CO. LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does WL ROSS & CO. LLC write?
WL ROSS & CO. LLC writes $100M–$200M checks.
Where does WL ROSS & CO. LLC invest?
WL ROSS & CO. LLC invests in the US, Asia, Korea, Ireland, Japan, France and China.