Sterling Investment Partners

Sterling Investment Partners is a private equity firm established in 1991 and located in Westport, Connecticut. It specializes in acquiring and consolidating middle-market companies, focusing on sectors such as outsourcing and business services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and retail. Sterling aims to invest between $30 million and $150 million in companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to over $500 million, enterprise values between $100 million and $400 million, and EBITDA between $10 million and over $50 million. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy, working collaboratively with management teams to accelerate growth and enhance operational capabilities. With a history of over 25 platform investments and more than 50 add-on acquisitions, Sterling Investment Partners demonstrates a commitment to fostering growth in companies with strong competitive positions and promising prospects.

Michael Barr

Partner

William Macey

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Douglas Newhouse

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Charles Santoro

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Connecticut

Fairway Group Holdings

Acquisition in 2007
Fairway Group Holdings, operating under the name Old Market Group Holdings, is a food retailer based in the United States, specializing in fresh, natural, and organic products. The company offers a diverse array of items, including fresh produce, deli products, specialty and gourmet foods, cheese, meat, seafood, and bakery goods. Its product range extends to natural and organic foods such as fruits and vegetables, organic meats, health supplements, and various grocery items, including gluten-free products and baby care essentials. In addition to perishable goods, Fairway also provides a selection of conventional groceries, specialty foods, and wines and spirits. The company operates 15 locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, including four dedicated to wines and spirits. Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New York, Fairway Group Holdings filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in January 2020.
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