J.H. Whitney Equity Partners VII, LLC
J.H. Whitney Equity Partners VII, LLC is managed by J.H. Whitney & Co., one of the original U.S. private equity firms, founded in 1946 and headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut. The firm is privately owned by its investing professionals, employs fewer than 25 people, and serves leading foundations, universities, pension funds, and other institutional investors. J.H. Whitney focuses on providing private equity capital to small and middle market companies across industries such as consumer, healthcare, specialty manufacturing, and business services. They are currently investing from their seventh fund, continuing a strong legacy in middle market private equity investing.
Investment Strategy
J.H. Whitney pursues private equity investments primarily in small and middle market companies that demonstrate strong growth prospects. Their strategy includes buyouts, mezzanine financing, acquisitions, industry consolidation, and recapitalizations targeting sectors like consumer products, healthcare, specialty manufacturing, and business services. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, aiming to partner with management teams to drive operational improvements and strategic growth. Investors include top foundations, universities, and pension funds, and the firm maintains a disciplined, value-oriented philosophy rooted in more than seventy years of industry experience.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AVAH | AVEANNA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS INC. | 100.00% | $240.2M | 45,922,481 | $7.40 | $5.23 | -$22.8M |