DAYTON, Ohio (March 24, 2021) — Woolpert, a leading architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) firm, announced a significant investment from Msd Partners, L.P., a New York-based investment firm. This strategic partnership is set to propel Woolpert’s ambitious growth plans and solidify its position as a premier global AEG firm. The financial details of the investment remain undisclosed.
Founded in 1911, Woolpert has established itself as a global powerhouse, offering comprehensive AEG and strategic consulting services to a diverse clientele spanning public, private, and government sectors. With over 1,100 dedicated professionals across 42 offices worldwide, Woolpert is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company prides itself on its unique corporate culture, fostering high employee engagement and a strong sense of ownership, values that will remain central to its operations moving forward in collaboration with MSD Partners.
Woolpert’s President and CEO, Scott Cattran, who will continue to lead the company, emphasized the strategic vision behind this partnership. “Our vision since 2015 has been to become the premier global AEG firm and one of the best companies globally. Achieving recognition as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years and doubling our size with expansions across the U.S., Canada, and Africa underscores our progress. As we embark on our third strategic plan, targeting a billion-dollar revenue, partnering with MSD Partners provides the necessary experience, capital, and cultural alignment to realize this ambitious goal. The future is exceptionally promising for Woolpert’s clients and employees, and we are eager to continue our success story with MSD Partners,” Cattran stated.
Kevin Brown, Co-Head of MSD Partners’ Private Capital Group, highlighted the strategic fit of Woolpert within their investment portfolio. “MSD Partners seeks to partner with exceptional management teams and invest in robust companies within attractive markets that demonstrate strong growth potential. Woolpert perfectly embodies these criteria, showcasing impressive organic growth and a strategic approach to acquiring complementary businesses,” Brown commented.
Chris Bertrand, a Managing Director at MSD Partners’ Private Capital Group, further added, “We are deeply impressed by Woolpert’s robust platform and are thrilled to collaborate with Scott and his team in this exciting next chapter of their journey.”
This transaction marks the exit of Long Point Capital from its investment in Woolpert.
Lincoln International and Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisors to Woolpert and Long Point Capital, with legal counsel from Ropes & Gray LLP. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal support to MSD Partners for this transaction.
About Woolpert
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, driven by a vision to rank among the world’s best companies. The firm delivers innovative solutions across diverse markets, effectively serving public, private, and government clients worldwide. Recognized as an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, Woolpert has earned its fifth consecutive Great Place to Work certification and actively cultivates a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in 1911, Woolpert has been recognized as America’s fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. The company employs over 1,100 professionals across 42 offices in three countries. For additional information, please visit woolpert.com.
About MSD Partners, L.P.
MSD Partners, L.P., a registered investment adviser with the SEC based in New York, was established in 2009 by the principals of MSD Capital, L.P. to facilitate investments from a select group of investors into strategies pioneered by MSD Capital. MSD Capital was originally founded in 1998 to manage the capital of Michael Dell and his family. MSD Partners employs a multi-faceted investment approach aimed at maximizing long-term capital appreciation. This is achieved through global investments in equities of both private and public companies, credit, real estate, and various other asset classes and securities. MSD Private Capital Group spearheads MSD Partners’ private equity investments. More information about MSD Partners and its Private Capital Group can be found at www.msdpartners.com.
Media Contacts:
Woolpert PR Manager Jill Kelley: 937-531-1258, [email protected]
MSD Partners: Todd Fogarty or Anntal Silver, Kekst CNC 212-521-4854 or 212-521-4849 [email protected] or [email protected]
