Private Equity Firms in Connecticut

Fairfield County, and Greenwich and Stamford in particular, is one of the densest clusters of private equity firms in the country. Many investors chose southern Connecticut for its proximity to New York, and the firms based there now range from large middle market investors to small teams focused on a single strategy or sector.

The industries these firms favor are varied. Several have long histories in manufacturing and industrial companies, which fits the state's own heritage, while others focus on healthcare, business services, consumer brands or distribution. Many build larger companies by adding smaller ones over time, so a modest business may be a natural fit for a company a Connecticut firm already owns.

For owners in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, a buyer this close to home makes the early stages of a relationship easier. Meeting in person, walking a plant floor together and getting to know the people involved all happen more naturally when the buyer is a short drive from your business.

Most of these firms invest nationwide, so where a firm is based says less than what it buys. Owners anywhere in the country can be a good fit for a Connecticut firm, and owners in the Northeast should also look at the many national firms that buy in the region.

Size ranges vary widely here. Some firms on this page look for companies with a few million dollars of EBITDA, while others rarely look at anything below $15 million or more. Each profile below shows the firm's stated criteria, its recent deals with dates and sources, and its current portfolio, which together show whether a firm is likely to be interested in a business like yours.

Greymont is paid by buyers, never by owners. Greymont can help owners in the Northeast compare these Connecticut firms with national buyers active in the region and find the ones that fit their sector and size.