Platinum Equity

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1995

AUM

$48 000 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+) Series B

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Platinum Equity is a global investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, the firm has established itself as a significant player in the private equity space with a focus on acquiring businesses that require operational support to maximize value. It operates a team of approximately 360 professionals from six offices worldwide. The firm's distinctive M&A&O® strategy, which integrates mergers and acquisitions with operational improvements, sets it apart in delivering long-term value.

The firm invests in a wide range of industries including Business Services (B2B), Technology, Healthcare Services, Financial Services, and Transportation. Platinum Equity manages an extensive asset portfolio valued at approximately $48 billion. The firm primarily targets large-scale buyouts and also involves itself in operational and financial restructuring to enhance business performance.

Notable investments in Platinum Equity's portfolio include Infratech - an industrial technology company, Owens & Minor Products - a healthcare services provider, Urbaser - an environmental services business, and Unical Aviation - an aerospace service provider. These companies reflect the diversified approach and sector expertise that Platinum Equity employs in its investment strategy.

Industry

Technology Transportation Real Estate Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Business Services (B2B) LegalTech Music HealthTech Aerospace Automotive Consumer Services (B2C) Industrial Logistics SaaS Software

Platinum Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Platinum Equity Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Automotive Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Industrial Technology Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$6500 M	March 2017
Platinum Equity Capital Partners V	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Automotive Healthcare Services Industrial Technology Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$10000 M	June 2020
PECF USS Holding Corp	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Automotive Healthcare Services Industrial Technology Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$36 M	December 2021
Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Real Estate SaaS Software Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1500 M	July 2018
Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Software Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	—	February 2024
Platinum Equity Capital Partners	Private Equity (PE)	Technology Transportation Real Estate Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Business Services (B2B) LegalTech Music HealthTech	Late Stage (Series C+) Series B	Asia Europe North America Australia and others	$10-50 m	$700 M	January 2004

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Joe Cosentino Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President

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Nathan Eldridge Managing Director, M&A Exection

Managing Director, M&A Exection

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FAQs about Platinum Equity

Is Platinum Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+) and Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Platinum Equity located?

Platinum Equity is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was Platinum Equity founded?

Platinum Equity was founded in 1995.

What sectors and industries does Platinum Equity invest in?

Platinum Equity invests in companies and startups in Technology, Transportation, Real Estate, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Business Services (B2B), LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Services (B2C), Industrial, Logistics, SaaS, Software.

What is Platinum Equity geographical focus of investments?

Platinum Equity invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Platinum Equity typically invest in?

Platinum Equity invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B.

What is the usual amount of Platinum Equity investment?

Platinum Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Platinum Equity?

Platinum Equity has around $48 000m assets under management.

When was Platinum Equity last fund created?

Platinum Equity last fund was created/launched in 2024-02-01

What are the contacts of Platinum Equity?

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