AEA Investors is a prominent American middle market private equity firm founded in 1968 by leading industrial families, including the Rockefeller, Mellon, and Harriman families, to invest on behalf of S.G. Warburg & Co. and other global business leaders[1][3]. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Stamford, Connecticut, London, Munich, and Shanghai[1]. ### Investment Focus AEA Investors focuses on leveraged buyouts, growth capital, and mezzanine capital investments across various sectors, including manufacturing, services, distribution, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and business services[1]. They primarily invest in the U.S. and Europe, with occasional investments in Asia[1]. ### Investment Vehicles - Middle Market Private Equity: AEA has raised significant capital for its middle market funds, with recent funds including AEA Fund VII, which raised $4.8 billion in 2019[1]. - Small Business Private Equity: They also manage small business funds, with AEA Small Business Fund IV raising $877 million in 2019[1]. - Mezzanine Debt and Middle Market Debt: AEA offers mezzanine and middle market debt solutions to provide flexible capital options[1]. ### Portfolio and Approach AEA's portfolio includes companies like Evoqua Water Technologies, Acosta Inc., and Burt's Bees[1]. The firm is known for its collaborative approach, providing strategic support and resources to help portfolio companies achieve growth and operational improvements[2][3]. AEA emphasizes a culture of teamwork, open communication, and performance-driven execution[3]. ### Assets Under Management As of recent updates, AEA manages approximately $19 billion in assets, with over 120 investment professionals across six global offices[3][5].