Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. – a leading middle market private equity firm – recently announced the closing of its sixth private equity fund, Wynnchurch Capital Partners VI, L.P. at $3.5 billion of committed capital. The fund – which had a target of $3 billion was significantly oversubscribed – leading to fund closing less than five months after its initial launch.
Wynnchurch has been successfully investing in middle market companies for 25 years and has closed six private equity funds since being founded in 1999. And Fund VI investors include state pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, insurance companies, corporate pension plans, investment advisors and family offices from around the globe.
Ropes & Gray, LLP represented Wynnchurch. And Lazard Frères & Co. LLC served in an advisory capacity with respect to the private placement.
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“We are excited about Fund VI and are thankful for the support and partnership of our new and existing investors. This fundraise is a testament to what our team has accomplished as a firm, and we will continue to invest with the same value-oriented/operationally focused strategy we have developed and refined over the last 25 years.” John Hatherly, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch, added, “We are grateful for the support we received from our investors and remain committed to being good stewards of their capital.”
– Chris O’Brien, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch
“The Fund will leverage the firm’s proven investment approach, which combines focused sector expertise, a collaborative partnership philosophy, and a commitment to operational excellence to help portfolio companies achieve significant value creation.” Greg Gleason, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch, added, “We are appreciative of our investors for their support while we continue our disciplined investment approach targeting unique, complex situations in Fund VI.”
– Frank Hayes, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch
