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Investment will unlock further growth, enhancing Thrive’s position as an industry-leading next gen MSP/MSSP Foxborough, Ma. – January 14, 2025 – Thrive (“the Company”), a provider of cybersecurity, cloud, and IT managed services, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement for a strategic investment from Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”) and existing investor Court Square Capital Partners (“Court Square”). Concurrent … Read More

Boston, MA – January 13, 2025 – Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”), a multi-sector specialist investor in private and public equity, announced today that Jonas Nilsson will be joining the partnership as Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations. Jonas brings to Berkshire extensive expertise and experience in strategic global fundraising. He joins Berkshire from Cinven where he served as a Partner helping … Read More

AUSTIN, Texas – January 7, 2025 – Electric Power Engineers (“EPE”), a leading energy and power systems engineering and consulting firm, announced today it received a significant strategic growth investment from Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”). EPE has deep expertise in renewables generation, energy storage, transmission and distribution, grid modernization, and digital transformation. The company collaborates with blue-chip … Read More

Recognition underscores Ted’s career achievements and investment experience. BOSTON – December 18, 2024 – Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”) is pleased to announce that Managing Director Ted Rainaud has been featured as one of GrowthCap’s top 40 under 40 growth investors of 2024. This annual list recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of growth equity and buyouts. During Ted’s tenure at … Read More

BOSTON – December 17, 2024 – Berkshire Partners, a growth-oriented investor in private and public markets, announced today that Liz Bride and Whitney Kelly have been appointed Managing Directors of the firm. Liz Bride joined the firm in 2018 and has been an integral part of the Investor Relations team, primarily focused on Stockbridge, the firm’s public equity group. Liz also … Read More

Capital Will Continue to Fuel RJW’s Growth and Innovation as the Leading Provider of Middle Mile Retail Logistics Woodridge, IL – December 3, 2024 – RJW Logistics Group (“RJW” or “the Company”), a leading provider of retail logistics solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, today announced it has received a strategic investment from Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners … Read More

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