Middle market private equity firm
Charger Investment Partners
- HeadquartersEl Segundo, CA S4
- Websitechargerinv.com
- Last verifiedNovember 3, 2026
At a glance
| Assets under management | $1B (as of Oct 2026) S4 |
|---|---|
| Latest fund | Charger Investment Partners Catalyst Fund LP, $375M (Oct 2026) S4 |
| EBITDA range | Up to $35M S2 |
| Revenue range | $25M to $350M S2 |
| Check size | $15M to $100M S2 |
| Deal types | Platform, Add-on, Minority S2 |
| Geography | United States, Canada S2 |
| Sectors | Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer & Food |
What Charger Investment Partners buys
Charger Investment Partners is a private equity firm in El Segundo, California, that manages about $1 billion across its funds and co-investment vehicles. It backs industrial, consumer and business services companies through ownership transitions, corporate carve-outs, management buyouts and recapitalizations. It prefers control but will take a significant minority stake, and it can invest in debt, equity or both. Its holdings range from aerospace composites to concrete flooring consumables, wallcoverings and drilling rigs.
Its main criteria call for $25 million to $350 million of revenue, up to $35 million of EBITDA and investments of $15 million to $100 million in companies based in the US or Canada. Unprofitable businesses can qualify in special situations. Smaller companies now have their own route: the $375 million Catalyst Fund, closed in October 2026, targets founder-led and closely held businesses with under $50 million of revenue that support US manufacturing, through control or minority deals. A small business can also join a platform as an add-on, as Andor Willow and Look Walls did with Wolf-Gordon in 2026.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before November 3, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Charger Investment Partners Catalyst Fund LPClosed at its $375 million hard cap, above a $275 million target | Fund close | Source | |
| Oct 2026 | Spacecraft ComponentsAerospace connector maker; one of the first two Catalyst investments, disclosed with the fund close | Investment | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Oct 2026 | United Tactical SystemsMaker of non-lethal products and consumables for law enforcement; one of the first two Catalyst investments, disclosed with the fund close | Investment | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Aug 2026 | Andor WillowWood wall panels and room dividers added to Wolf-Gordon; the founder stays to lead product and marketing | Add-on | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Aug 2026 | Look Walls & InteriorsDallas custom wallcovering maker added to Wolf-Gordon; the co-founders stay on | Add-on | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Aug 2025 | AmeripolishArkansas maker of polished concrete consumables added to SBG; its founders keep running it | Add-on | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Jul 2025 | Versa-DrillIndianapolis drilling rig maker for water well and geothermal work; leaders and the founder keep significant ownership | Platform | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S3.
Aerospace & Defense
- APEX Space & Defense Systems
Building Materials
- SBG Holdings
Catalyst Fund
- Spacecraft Components
- United Tactical Systems
Consumer / Auto Aftermarket
- Roadster Shop
Consumer / Franchisor
- B&B Coffeehouse (Beans & Brews)
Industrial / Infrastructure
- CMI
Industrial / Water Infrastructure
- Versa-Drill
Interior Design Solutions
- Wolf-Gordon
Greymont’s take
How Charger Investment Partners fits a seller
Charger suits founders of industrial and engineered products companies who want capital but also want to keep a real stake. In the July 2025 Versa-Drill deal, the existing leaders stayed in charge and kept significant ownership alongside the original founder. Add-on sellers have stayed too: the founders of Ameripolish, Andor Willow and Look Walls all continued with their businesses after joining a Charger platform.
Owners with under $50 million of revenue should ask about the Catalyst Fund, because it was built for their size. Catalyst is a new strategy for the firm, so ask which people would work with the company and how long that fund expects to hold an investment. Because Charger can invest through debt as well as equity, an owner should also ask exactly what security is being proposed and how much control comes with it.
Questions owners ask
What size company does Charger buy?
Its main criteria are $25 million to $350 million of revenue, up to $35 million of EBITDA and $15 million to $100 million per investment. The Catalyst Fund targets companies with under $50 million of revenue.
What is Charger's Catalyst Fund?
It is a $375 million lower middle market fund that closed in October 2026, above its $275 million target. It backs founder-led and closely held companies tied to US manufacturing, through control or minority stakes in equity or debt.
Does Charger always take control?
No. It prefers control but says it will consider a significant minority position. It can also invest in debt or equity, and the Catalyst Fund makes both control and minority investments.
Do owners keep a stake after selling to Charger?
They can. In the July 2025 Versa-Drill acquisition, the company's leaders stayed on and kept significant ownership alongside the original founder, and Charger supplied growth capital for new products.
Sources
- S1Charger Investment Partners home page Accessed November 3, 2026
- S2Charger: Approach and Investment Criteria Accessed November 3, 2026
- S3Charger: Portfolio Accessed November 3, 2026
- S4Charger Announces Final Close of Catalyst Fund at $375 Million (October 7, 2026) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S5Charger Announces Acquisition of Versa-Drill (July 1, 2025) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S6Wolf-Gordon Acquires Andor Willow and Look Walls & Interiors (August 13, 2026) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S7SBG Expands with the Acquisition of Ameripolish (August 11, 2025) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S8Charger: News Accessed November 3, 2026
- S9Charger Announces Acquisition of SBG (February 21, 2024) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S10Charger Announces Acquisition of Wolf-Gordon (May 2, 2024) Accessed November 3, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with Charger Investment Partners. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction