O2 Investment Partners, LP – a private equity firm that is investing in growth-oriented and privately-held businesses in the North American lower middle market – announced the final closing of O2 Investment Partners Fund IV (Fund IV) with $445 million in capital commitments. Metric Point Capital served as the exclusive advisor for the fundraiser and Kirkland & Ellis provided legal counsel.
O2 – which was founded in 2010 – leverages its family office roots to partner with the entrepreneurial management teams of family- and founder-owned businesses that are positioned for long-term growth.
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“We are grateful for the trust that our longstanding and new investors place in our team and strategy, especially in light of broader macroeconomic uncertainties and market conditions.” Luke Plumpton, Managing Partner, said, “Our approach to ‘honoring the entrepreneur’ is well-positioned as we guide growth-oriented companies through a rapidly shifting market environment.”
— Todd Fink, Managing Partner
“We are once again pleased to have assisted O2 in achieving its fundraising goals as the Firm welcomed a diverse group of investors to Fund IV.” Messrs. Fink and Plumpton added, “The Metric Point team again provided us with outstanding advice and tailored support that allowed us to navigate a challenging fundraising environment while maintaining our focus on investing. We appreciate their longstanding partnership and look forward to working together in the future.”
— Kevin Imhoff, Partner at Metric Point
