Platinum Equity
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1995
AUM
$480 000 M
Location
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 20 August, 2025
Profile
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund, a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 25 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 300 acquisitions.
Industry
Platinum Equity Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Platinum Equity Fund IV
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Private Equity (PE)
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Aerospace
Automotive
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Technology
Logistics
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$6500 M
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March 2017
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Platinum Equity Capital Partners V
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Aerospace
Automotive
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Technology
Logistics
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$10000 M
|
June 2020
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PECF USS Holding Corp
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Aerospace
Automotive
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Technology
Logistics
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
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$36 M
|
December 2021
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Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund
|
Private Equity (PE)
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Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Real Estate
SaaS
Software
Transportation
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
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$1500 M
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July 2018
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Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund II
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
SaaS
Software
Transportation
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
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February 2024
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FAQs about Platinum Equity
Is Platinum Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?
Platinum Equity is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Where is Platinum Equity located?
Platinum Equity is located in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
When was Platinum Equity founded?
Platinum Equity was founded in 1995.
What sectors and industries does Platinum Equity invest in?
Platinum Equity invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Transportation, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, Industrial, Technology, Logistics, SaaS, Software.
What is Platinum Equity geographical focus of investments?
Platinum Equity invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Platinum Equity typically invest in?
Platinum Equity invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Platinum Equity investment?
Platinum Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Platinum Equity?
Platinum Equity has around $480 000m assets under management.
When was Platinum Equity last fund created?
Platinum Equity last fund was created/launched in 2024-02-01
What are the contacts of Platinum Equity?
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