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With 30 private equity firms on the list, Berkshire Partners is honored to be featured on the 2023 list BOSTON–September 19, 2023—Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by GrowthCap as a top private equity firm of 2023. GrowthCap examines each firm’s strengths, including sector expertise, operational capabilities, key partners, firm culture, and additional key attributes. They evaluate the … Read More

Capital infusion to fuel Accela’s growth building on its strong fiscal year 2023 performance San Ramon, Calif. (September 6, 2023) – Accela, the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government, today announced a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. Berkshire Partners will remain a significant investor with an equal equity … Read More

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tango, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software, today announced it has acquired WatchWire, an industry leader in data and analytics that helps companies reduce emissions and energy expenses while simplifying sustainability and carbon reporting. The transaction further extends Tango’s position as a global leader in the real … Read More

Marni Payne and Beth Hoffman Recognized for their Firm and Industry Leadership BOSTON – July 27, 2023 – Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce Managing Directors Marni Payne and Beth Hoffman have been named to GrowthCap’s list of the Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2023. Since joining Berkshire in 2000, Payne has made significant contributions to the firm … Read More

Berkshire Partners’ nearly two-year chapter with Mielle Organics, the textured hair care company, came to a close earlier this year, following the firm’s sale of its stake in Mielle to P&G Beauty. Managing Director, Marni Payne, and Principal, Milo Dee, spent the day with co-founders Monique and Melvin Rodriguez at Mielle’s corporate headquarters recently to reflect on the story of … Read More

BOSTON – July 19, 2023 – Berkshire Partners today announced that Amy Su has joined the firm as an Advisory Director to Berkshire Partners Private Equity. Ms. Su brings to the role nearly two decades of advisory experience in coaching investment professionals, CEOs, and other senior executives to strengthen their leadership capabilities to drive organizational change and enhancements. Ms. Su … Read More

BOSTON – June 29, 2023 – Berkshire Partners today released its first Responsible Investment report titled “Leading by Example” which is available for download at here. The report provides information on the progress and management of the Firm’s commitment to building long-term, sustainable value for its stakeholders, including its funds and investors, employees, and portfolio companies. “We’re pleased with the … Read More

FAIRFIELD, IA – June 5, 2023 – FoodChain ID, one of the world’s leading food safety, testing, and sustainability organizations, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Conor Kearney as CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Kearney succeeds Brad Riemenapp, who led FoodChain ID as CEO for more than five years before passing away in May after bravely battling cancer. Kearney … Read More

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE) — AHEAD, a leading provider of enterprise cloud and digital business platforms, announced today that it has acquired MBX Systems, an advanced integrator of custom hardware systems and supplier of global logistics and supply chain orchestration software. This acquisition bolsters the business impact that AHEAD brings to its enterprise clients by adding custom-engineered platforms, deeper capabilities in edge infrastructure … Read More

The fast-growing fire and life safety provider will expand regionally and bolster its fire protection equipment services HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thompson Safety, a leading provider of onsite first aid, fire, and life safety services, announced today that it had received a strategic growth investment from Boston-based Berkshire Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The investment enables Thompson Safety to expand … Read More