Sterling Partners

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Investor type

Founded

1983

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Sterling Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1983. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and a team of 37 professionals, including 12 partners. Sterling Partners differentiates itself by combining industry expertise with a flexible investment approach, focusing on long-term partnerships and growth.

The firm primarily invests in business services, consumer products, healthcare services, and information technology sectors. Sterling Partners engages in various investment stages, including growth and expansion, and typically takes both majority and minority positions. The firm manages significant assets, including the Sterling Investment Partners IV, L.P. fund with $934 million in assets under management.

Notable investments by Sterling Partners include Stationhead - a broadcasting platform, Spartan Flight Academy - an educational service, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - a publishing company. The firm has a history of successful exits, including companies like Worldpay and Laureate.

Industry

Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) HealthTech Software Digital Education Financial Services Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Real Estate

Sterling Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Sterling Investment Partners IV, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Education Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$934 M	January 2023

Contacts

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William Albright CEO

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Zachary Ozog Vice President

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FAQs about Sterling Partners

Is Sterling Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Sterling Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Sterling Partners located?

Sterling Partners is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Sterling Partners founded?

Sterling Partners was founded in 1983.

What sectors and industries does Sterling Partners invest in?

Sterling Partners invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), HealthTech, Software, Digital, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate.

What is Sterling Partners geographical focus of investments?

Sterling Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

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

What is the usual amount of Sterling Partners investment?

Sterling Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Sterling Partners has around $4 000m assets under management.

When was Sterling Partners last fund created?

Sterling Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-01-10

What are the contacts of Sterling Partners?

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