Littlejohn & Co

Profile

Littlejohn & Co is an integrated private equity and credit investor based in North America with a focus on industrial and services companies. Established over 25 years ago, the firm employs approximately 70 people, including more than 45 investment professionals. They pride themselves on their flexible, all-weather investment strategy and their ability to craft operational initiatives to grow portfolio companies. Littlejohn differentiates itself through a team-driven approach, focusing on building strong relationships with families, founders, and management teams. They have a collaborative and supportive culture, which they believe promotes sustainable growth and long-term success.

The firm invests in buyouts, carve-outs, and various credit and capital solutions across the middle market. They manage approximately $8 billion in regulatory assets. Their investment strategy covers private equity, credit, and capital solutions, aiming at controlling large segments of the capital structure in middle-market companies. They have cultivated a reputation as a partner capable of navigating diverse market cycles and seizing complex opportunities.

Notable portfolio companies include Hiller - a facilities management provider, Valcourt Group - an exterior maintenance service, Interstate Waste Services - a waste management company, Ardurra - an engineering consulting firm, and CoActive Technologies - a technology-focused manufacturing business. They have enabled extensive growth in their portfolio companies through strategic acquisitions and operational enhancements.