Blackstone Group

American Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in investments in turnarounds; leveraged buyouts; management buyouts; corporate divestitures, PIPES, structured preferred equity investments; recapitalizations; equity bridging transactions; strategic add-on acquisitions; going-private transactions; debt with warrants; carve-outs; international expansion; re-financings; project management and finance; public equity and Canadian income trust offerings in middle-market and mature companies. The firm primarily invests in industrial services and manufacturing companies that are primarily engaged in selling to other businesses and have business-to-business selling relationships.

Smartsheet Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed for effective work execution, enabling organizations to manage projects, programs, and processes with enhanced efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet provides a range of collaborative tools tailored to various business needs. Its offerings include Smartdashboards for real-time visibility, Smartportals for easy access to project resources, Smartcards for workflow organization, and Smartgrids for tracking multiple tasks. The platform also features Smartprojects for team collaboration, Smartcalendars for aligning deadlines, Smartforms for structured information collection, and Smartautomation for process automation. Additionally, Smartsheet integrates with existing enterprise applications, facilitating seamless operations across diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, finance, and technology. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions and additional charges for enhanced platform capabilities.

Priority Software is a global developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, established in 1986, that aims to provide accessible and cost-effective solutions for businesses across various industries, including electronics, finance, and fashion. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive suite of ERP modules encompassing finance, manufacturing, logistics, human resources, and business intelligence, designed to enhance business efficiency and customer experience. Priority Software caters to over 8,000 organizations in 40 countries, delivering both on-premise and cloud-based solutions that ensure real-time access to critical business data. Their offerings include research management and reporting systems tailored for higher education and research-intensive institutions, along with budget accounting, chargeback recovery, and grant management software. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a skilled team, Priority Software empowers organizations of all sizes to streamline operations, improve profitability, and adapt to their unique processes.

Geosyntec Consultants is a comprehensive consulting and engineering firm that serves both private and public sector clients. The company specializes in addressing complex issues related to the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. With a workforce of over 1,200 engineers, scientists, and technical personnel, Geosyntec operates from more than 80 offices across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. The firm is committed to delivering innovative solutions through its integrated divisions, including SiREM, Savron, and Geosyntec Europe, helping clients navigate new ventures and adapt to evolving market demands.

Simplilearn is an online education platform that specializes in providing digital skills training and certification courses for professionals worldwide. Catering to young working professionals, the company offers over 200 courses across various industry verticals, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, project management, digital marketing, and business leadership. With a blended delivery model and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Simplilearn aims to empower individuals to enhance their careers through recognized certifications. The company has trained more than 400,000 professionals in over 150 countries and has received accolades for its rapid growth and educational excellence. As a registered education provider for several prestigious organizations, Simplilearn continues to focus on delivering high-quality training content and innovative technology solutions to support professional development.

Legence provides advisory and implementation services for complex systems financing, design, construction, and maintenance in mission-critical and high-performance facilities.

Carrix, Inc. operates a global network of marine and rail terminals, providing a wide range of transportation and logistics services. The company's offerings include stevedoring, project development management, trucking, warehousing, and cold storage. Carrix specializes in terminal management and planning software solutions for marine and intermodal operations, featuring systems such as Mainsail Vanguard, Intermodal Pro, and Spinnaker Planning Management System, which enhance operational efficiency for terminal operators. Additionally, Carrix provides advanced tools for gate automation, real-time performance monitoring, and customer service communication. With a focus on technology-driven efficiencies and strategic investments in high-value locations, Carrix has established itself as a leading handler of various cargo types. The company, incorporated in 1994 and based in Seattle, Washington, has expanded its presence internationally, with operations in multiple locations across the United States, Mexico, Panama, the Netherlands, and Singapore.

Lionpoint Group LLC is a consulting firm that specializes in providing strategy, operations, and technology advisory services to the alternative investments industry, including private equity, real estate, and infrastructure managers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the firm offers a range of services such as strategic advisory, operations transformation, technology implementation, and project management. Its expertise encompasses areas like enterprise performance management, data analytics, and business intelligence, helping clients optimize processes and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, Lionpoint Group assists with system selection, implementation, and integration across various platforms, including investment accounting, portfolio monitoring, and investor reporting. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including asset managers, investors, and advisors, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and drive performance improvements.

Hotel Investment Partners is a privately held hospitality company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the investment and management of leisure hotels. The firm owns a portfolio of 14 coastal hotels, featuring more than 3,700 rooms, situated in some of the most sought-after tourist destinations in southern Europe. In addition to owning hotels, the company engages in real estate investment for the development of various projects and offers management services, leveraging the expertise of its experienced team.

Tribe Buyer LLC specializes in providing outsourced skilled labor services specifically for non-residential construction and industrial contractors in North America. The company connects contractors with experienced craftsmen who are safety-minded and thoroughly vetted for their skills and reliability. Tribe Buyer LLC's national network of recruitment experts, with extensive backgrounds in construction, ensures that clients receive top-quality labor that meets their project needs. By offering full-time craftsmen for various construction tasks, including heavy industrial and travel jobs, the company supports contractors in completing projects efficiently and cost-effectively. Additionally, Tribe Buyer LLC emphasizes fair compensation and benefits for its craftsmen, fostering opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

MB Aerospace Holdings Limited is a provider of engineering solutions targeted at the aerospace and defense sectors. Established in 2007 and based in Motherwell, United Kingdom, the company specializes in the fabrication and machining of complex aero-engine components, including exhaust and gas turbine components, fan inlet cases, and bearing housings. In addition to manufacturing, MB Aerospace offers aftermarket solutions that encompass supply chain management, obsolescence management, and engineering-led decision-making. The company also provides services such as robotic welding, brazing, heat treatment, and vacuum brazing for both aerospace and airframe components. With facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland, MB Aerospace serves key clients in the industry, delivering critical components and complex engineered assemblies to meet their specific needs.

Black Rhino Group provides energy, infrastructure, and communication developments and investments across the African continent. It is primarily focused on energy security, long-term fuel conservation, development of major power plants, mega-development projects, investments, and other related services. Its various development projects have contributed to the GDP growth of countries in the African continent. Black Rhino Group is mainly focused on the consumer, agrarian, and industrial markets. Its investments in energy security have a direct impact on the continent due to its embedded investments in infrastructure, communications, human capital, and local products. Its projects include the Guinea Alumina development and SEACOM’s development project. The project Guinea Alumina development is involved the development of a bauxite mine and alumina refinery in the Republic of Guinea. SEACOM’s development project is involved building a 17000 km long fiber optic cable system in East Africa. Black Rhino Group also develops Public Private Partnership projects. It has received funding from Blackstone Group. Black Rhino Group, based in New York, was established by Brian Herlihy who has spent more than 15 years working across 35 countries in Africa focused on infrastructure development.

Fisterra’s primary focus will be to identify, develop, finance, construct and operate large scale independent power projects in markets with capacity or transmission shortfalls, with a focus in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Fisterra will leverage Blackstone’s expertise as an active owner/investor in the energy sector, including a substantial number of power development projects, and its own management team’s extensive experience identifying and developing power projects.