Rockwood Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1999

AUM

$500 M

Location

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Rockwood Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Beachwood, Ohio, founded in 1999. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Managing Partners Brett Keith and Joe Merrill, and Partners Vince Nardy, Kate Faust, Reed Blocksom, and Nils Holum. Rockwood is known for its operational mindset and collaborative approach, focusing on integrity and accountability in its investments.

The firm invests in lower middle market B2B companies across North America, particularly in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, healthcare, and environmental services. Rockwood targets companies with $2-$7 million EBITDA and offers a flexible investment approach, including buyouts, management buyouts, and growth capital. The firm manages several funds, including Rockwood Equity Partners Fund IV with $69 million AUM.

Notable investments by Rockwood Equity Partners include Clean Water Environmental Services - stormwater management, Dynamic Entrance Solutions - commercial facility services, Sidco Filter - industrial filtration products, The Underground Detective - commercial services, and Wright's Hydroseeding - environmental services.

Industry

Defense Medical Devices Aerospace Healthcare Services Industrial Real Estate HealthTech Transportation Energy

Rockwood Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Rockwood Equity Partners Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Healthcare Services Transportation Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$69 M	July 2021

Contacts

Name

Title

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Brett Keith Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Nathan Kinney Vice President

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FAQs about Rockwood Equity Partners

Is Rockwood Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Rockwood Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Rockwood Equity Partners located?

Rockwood Equity Partners is located in Beachwood, Ohio, United States.

When was Rockwood Equity Partners founded?

Rockwood Equity Partners was founded in 1999.

What sectors and industries does Rockwood Equity Partners invest in?

Rockwood Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Defense, Medical Devices, Aerospace, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Real Estate, HealthTech, Transportation, Energy.

What is Rockwood Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

Rockwood Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

Rockwood Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Rockwood Equity Partners investment?

Rockwood Equity Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Rockwood Equity Partners has around $500m assets under management.

When was Rockwood Equity Partners last fund created?

Rockwood Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2021-07-10

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