AEA Investors

AEA Investors, established in 1968, is a New York-based private equity firm managing over $15 billion in assets. It specializes in middle market investments, focusing on buyouts, debt financing, and co-investments. AEA targets companies with enterprise values between $200 million and $2 billion, and EBITDA of $20 to $250 million, primarily in the industrials, consumer, services, and technology sectors across North America and Europe. The firm's investment strategy is supported by a network of experienced industrial family office investors, known as participants, who provide deep industry expertise and operational insights. AEA seeks controlling or significant equity stakes, typically investing between $65 and $250 million per transaction.