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The Sterling Group

The Sterling Group

Houston, Texassterling-group.com

Overview

The Sterling Group is an operationally focused middle market private equity and private credit investment firm that targets investments in basic manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services companies.

Year Founded

1982

AUM

$9.2B

Portfolio Companies

9

Key People

Chris Ahearn

Operating Partner, Commercial

Jason Taibel

Operating Partner, Financial Operations

Claudine Lussier

Partner, Human Capital

Franny Jones

Partner, Investor Relations

Greg Elliott

Partner

Jim Apple

Partner, Sourcing

John Griffin

Partner

John Hawkins

Partner

Jud Morrison

Partner, Operations

Lucas Cutler

Partner

Scott MacLaren

Partner

Greg Caraway

Principal

Jared Bell

Principal

Nikhil Nayak

Principal, Commercial Diligence & Strategy

Sharon Kathryn G.

Senior Executive Search Partner

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is The Sterling Group based?

The Sterling Group is headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States.

When was The Sterling Group founded?

The Sterling Group was founded in 1982.

How many portfolio companies does The Sterling Group have?

The Sterling Group has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Sterling Group's portfolio?

Specific portfolio company names for The Sterling Group are not publicly available on Caplight.

What was The Sterling Group's most recent investment shown here?

Most recent investment information for The Sterling Group is not publicly available on Caplight.

What sectors does The Sterling Group focus on?

The Sterling Group focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does The Sterling Group focus on?

The Sterling Group typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is The Sterling Group's AUM?

The Sterling Group's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersHouston, Texas
Year Founded1982
AUM$9.2B

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