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BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Berkshire Partners today announced that Alfred F. Kelly Jr., will join the firm as an Advisory Director effective in March 2024. Mr. Kelly served as the Chief Executive Officer of Visa from 2016 to 2023, was elected Chairman of the Board in 2019, and became Executive Chairman in 2023. In his role as Advisory Director, Mr. Kelly will be of counsel … Read More

Inc’s Annual roundup highlights the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with outstanding records of backing entrepreneurs BOSTON – October 31, 2023 – Berkshire Partners today announced the firm was recognized on Inc.’s fifth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list and as one of the private equity firms with a strong record of backing entrepreneurs. “We’re humbled and honored to receive … Read More

Leveraging the new investment from Berkshire Partners and existing partnership with TA, PDQ aims to further accelerate and expand its position as a leader in the endpoint management software space SALT LAKE CITY & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE) — PDQ, a leading provider of IT asset management software, today announced a significant growth investment from Berkshire Partners. Berkshire Partners, together with PDQ’s … Read More

Capital Will Position Developer, Owner, and Operator of Critical Wireless Infrastructure Assets for Strategic Growth BOSTON – October 5, 2023 – Berkshire Partners today announced it has made a majority growth investment in TowerNorth, a fast-growing independent developer, owner, and operator of critical wireless infrastructure assets in the United States and Europe. Financial terms of the private transaction were not … Read More

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