AEA Investors

Q: When was AEA Investors last fund created?

AEA Investors last fund was created/launched in 2023-10-15.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1968

AUM

$19 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

AEA Investors is a global private equity firm based in New York City, established in 1968 by prominent industrial families including the Rockefeller, Mellon, and Harriman interests as well as S.G. Warburg & Co. With a team of over 110 investment professionals across seven offices worldwide, AEA is known for its long-term investment approach and its highly collaborative culture. The firm prides itself on its strong global network and its deep industry expertise, which it leverages to support and grow businesses across a wide range of sectors.

AEA Investors focuses primarily on private equity, growth equity, and private debt solutions. Its sector focus includes industrial sectors such as business services, consumer products, healthcare, and technology. AEA provides tailored investment solutions through its various platforms, including Middle Market, Enterprise, and Elevate. The firm manages approximately $19 billion in assets.

Notable investments from AEA Investors include companies like 1-800 Contacts - a contact lens supplier, Jack's Family Restaurants - a regional restaurant chain, and Traeger Grills - known for its wood pellet grills. The firm has a history of successful partnerships with portfolio companies, helping them achieve sustainable long-term growth.

Industry

Energy Life Sciences Technology MedTech Transportation Telecommunications Retail Real Estate Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Electronics E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Logistics HealthTech PropTech / ConTech Financial Services Fintech Security CleanTech

AEA Investors Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
AEA Investors SBF IV	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Industrial Technology Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$877 M	December 2019
HRO Holdings I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Technology Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$14 M	March 2022
AEA Investors Small Business Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$348 M	April 2023
SIQ Holdings I	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Security Transportation Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$53 M	December 2020
MWY Holdings I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Real Estate Security Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$53 M	November 2020
AEA Investors SBF V	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Transportation Technology Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1300 M	October 2023

Contacts

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Brian Hoesterey Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

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John Smith Partner

Partner

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FAQs about AEA Investors

Is AEA Investors a venture capital or private equity firm?

AEA Investors is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is AEA Investors located?

AEA Investors is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was AEA Investors founded?

AEA Investors was founded in 1968.

What sectors and industries does AEA Investors invest in?

AEA Investors invests in companies and startups in Energy, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, Transportation, Telecommunications, Retail, Real Estate, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Electronics, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Education, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Logistics, HealthTech, PropTech / ConTech, Financial Services, Fintech, Security, CleanTech.

What is AEA Investors geographical focus of investments?

AEA Investors invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does AEA Investors typically invest in?

AEA Investors invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of AEA Investors investment?

AEA Investors usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for AEA Investors?

AEA Investors has around $19 000m assets under management.

When was AEA Investors last fund created?

AEA Investors last fund was created/launched in 2023-10-15

Is AEA Investors impact investor?

Yes, AEA Investors is impact investor.

What are the contacts of AEA Investors?

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