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Marks largest fundraise in firm’s nearly 40-year history BOSTON – October 30, 2024 – Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on the middle market, today announced the close of Berkshire Fund XI (“Fund XI”) with approximately $7.8 billion in capital commitments, making it Berkshire’s largest fund since the firm’s inception in 1986. Fund XI was meaningfully oversubscribed, … Read More

BOSTON – October 29, 2024 – Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list for the second year in a row. The list recognizes leading firms in private equity, venture capital, and debt with records of backing founders and entrepreneurs. “By strategically focusing on developing meaningful partnerships with founder-led … Read More

BOSTON – October 1, 2024 – Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce that Managing Directors Jon Nuger and EJ Whelan have been named to GrowthCap’s Top Software Investors of 2024 list. Individuals for this year’s list were based on each nominee’s investment experience and detailed feedback from relevant portfolio company CEOs.  “At Berkshire Partners, we strongly believe in the power … Read More

Firm recognized by GrowthCap for the second consecutive year BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce it has been selected as a “Top Private Equity Firm of 2024” by GrowthCap Advisory. The firm is honored to be featured on the list for a second consecutive year. “At Berkshire Partners, we are dedicated to building enduring value by creating and fostering … Read More

Partnership Will Offer Growth Opportunities for Leading Network of Infusion Pharmacy Franchisees Brentwood, TN – August 1, 2024 – Vital Care, a leading franchisor of infusion therapy pharmacies, announced today that it has closed a strategic investment from Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”) and Leonard Green & Partners (“LGP”). Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Linden Capital Partners (“Linden”), … Read More

ROWLEY, Mass. & KILLYGARRY, Cavan, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, today announced the acquisition of ATA. Harvey Performance serves the market through industry-leading brands Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, Titan USA, CoreHog, and Valor Holemaking. ATA is an Ireland-based precision engineering multinational and the … Read More

Leaders recognized for their remarkable experience with both colleagues and portfolio company leadership BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce Managing Director Sharlyn Musslewhite and Principal Whitney Kelly have both been named to GrowthCap’s“Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing” 2024 list. The award recognizes female leaders in private investment, who have demonstrated deep expertise in private investing, portfolio management, firm … Read More

BOSTON – June 17, 2024 – Berkshire Partners today released its 2023 Responsible Investment report titled “Leading by Example,” which is available for download here. The report provides an update on the firm’s progress and management strategies aimed at creating long-term, sustainable value for all stakeholders, including its funds and investors, employees, and portfolio companies. Also covered in the report … Read More

LOS ANGELES and BOSTON – March 28 – The portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Berkshire Partners, SRS Distribution (“SRS”), has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired for $18.25 billion. The details of this sale were made public in press releases issued this morning by The Home Depot and SRS. SRS is … Read More

A look back at the past year, reflecting on growth and resiliency. Click here to view the full report.