J.H. Whitney & Co.

Established in 1946 by John Hay 'Jock' Whitney, J.H. Whitney & Co. is one of the first U.S. private equity firms, recognized for pioneering the development of the private equity industry. The firm focuses on providing private equity capital to small and middle-market companies with strong growth prospects in industries such as consumer, healthcare, specialty manufacturing, and business services. J.H. Whitney & Co. is currently investing from its seventh private equity fund, with investors including leading foundations, universities, pension funds, and other institutions.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying growth-oriented companies, typically with revenues ranging from $50 million to $500 million. J.H. Whitney & Co. emphasizes long-term equity value creation through active post-investment engagement, aiming to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors. The firm has invested in over 400 companies since its formation and currently manages approximately $1 billion in private capital.

J.H. Whitney & Co. has a history of successful investments, including notable companies such as Wellman Plastics Recycling, Tactronics, POCO Graphite, Power Plate, Human Touch, Herbalife, Joe's Crab Shack, EMC Holdings, Caris Life Sciences, and Amisys Synertech. The firm's commitment to its investment parameters and active involvement in portfolio companies has contributed to its reputation as a leader in the private equity industry.