Graycliff Partners LP, a leading investment firm focused on the lower middle market, has announced the successful closing of its fifth private equity fund, Graycliff Private Equity Partners V (Fund V), reaching its hard cap of $600 million. This achievement underscores the strong confidence investors have in Graycliff Partners and their proven investment strategy. The fund was significantly oversubscribed and completed in a single closing within just four months, demonstrating substantial demand from both existing and new limited partners. Notably, Graycliff Partners’ own partners and employees also made significant commitments to Fund V, aligning their interests with those of their investors.
Andrew Trigg, Managing Partner at Graycliff Partners, expressed his satisfaction with the fundraise outcome, stating, “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this fundraise and want to thank all of our limited partners for their overwhelming support.” The investor base for Fund V is diverse, with a majority of capital coming from returning institutional investors. Graycliff Partners also welcomed numerous new strategic limited partners, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, and family offices, broadening their network and investor pool.
The robust demand for Fund V reflects Graycliff Partners‘ established expertise and consistent ability to generate value through a disciplined and focused investment approach. Building upon the success of its previous funds, Fund V will continue to pursue a strategy of control buyout investments in lower middle market companies. Graycliff Partners specializes in partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses, primarily within the manufacturing, business services, and value-added distribution sectors. This targeted approach allows Graycliff Partners to leverage their deep sector knowledge and operational expertise to support portfolio companies in achieving sustainable growth and value creation.
William Blair & Company’s Private Capital Advisory group acted as the advisor and exclusive placement agent for the fundraise, while Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP provided legal counsel to Graycliff Partners. These partnerships highlight the strong network and professional collaborations Graycliff Partners maintains within the financial and legal industries.
About Graycliff Partners LP
Graycliff Partners is a New York-based investment firm dedicated to making investments in lower middle market companies. With a focus on manufacturing, business services, and value-added distribution businesses, Graycliff Partners provides equity and credit capital to support acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth initiatives. Through its dedicated funds, Graycliff Partners offers tailored financial solutions to help businesses achieve their strategic objectives. For further details about Graycliff Partners and their investment philosophy, please visit www.graycliffpartners.com.
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