J.F. Lehman & Co

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1992

AUM

$7 000 M

Location

Washingtonville, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

J.F. Lehman & Co is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 1992. The firm specializes in investments within the aerospace, defense, maritime, and environmental sectors. With a team of experienced investment professionals and operating executives, J.F. Lehman & Co leverages its extensive industry relationships and expertise to deliver value in complex markets.

The firm focuses on middle-market private equity and credit strategies, targeting companies with unique capabilities in its core sectors. J.F. Lehman & Co typically invests in buyouts and has a strong presence in North America. The firm manages several funds, including JFL Equity Investors V and VI, with assets under management totaling over $3.6 billion.

Notable investments by J.F. Lehman & Co include Forged Solutions Group - industrial supplies, Reclamation Technologies - commercial services, Tradewater - environmental services, and Wellman (Creston) - aerospace and defense. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to partnering with management teams to drive growth and value creation.

Industry

Defense Infrastructure Aerospace Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Financial Services Fintech Transportation Energy CleanTech Real Estate Travel

J.F. Lehman & Co Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
JFL Equity Investors V, L.P
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Security
Transportation
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$1400 M
July 2020
JFL Equity Investors VI, L.P
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Transportation
Travel
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$2200 M
December 2024

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Evan Lederman Partner, Credit
Partner, Credit
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FAQs about J.F. Lehman & Co

J.F. Lehman & Co is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
J.F. Lehman & Co is located in Washingtonville, New York, United States.
J.F. Lehman & Co was founded in 1992.
J.F. Lehman & Co invests in companies and startups in Defense, Infrastructure, Aerospace, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, Software, Financial Services, Fintech, Transportation, Energy, CleanTech, Real Estate, Travel.
J.F. Lehman & Co invests in companies and startups in North America.
J.F. Lehman & Co invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
J.F. Lehman & Co usually invests $10-50 m on average.
J.F. Lehman & Co has around $7 000m assets under management.
J.F. Lehman & Co last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-10
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