The Sterling Group

Investor type

PE

Founded

1982

AUM

$9 400 M

Location

Pasadena, Texas, United States

$10-50 m

Investment Ticket

3-5 years

Investment Horizon

Series B, Late Stage (Series C+)

Investment Stage

Sale to strategic investor, IPO, M&A, Sale, Merger and Acquisitions

Exit Strategy

Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026

Profile

Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group, L.P. (www.sterling-group.com) is a private equity investment firm that targets controlling interests in basic manufacturing, industrial services and distribution companies. Typical enterprise values of these companies range from $100 million to $750 million. Sterling has sponsored the buyout of over 55 platform companies and numerous add-on acquisitions for a total transaction value greater than $10 billion.

Sterling partners with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Nearly 80% of Sterling’s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner where it can bring its operational focus and expertise to a situation.

Industry

Education Real Estate Transportation Energy CleanTech Telecommunications

Region of investment

North America

The Sterling Group Funds

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Sterling Group Partners VI, LP
Private Equity (PE)
Education
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Transportation
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$3500 M
April 2024

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FAQs about The Sterling Group

The Sterling Group is located in Pasadena, Texas, United States.
The Sterling Group was founded in 1982.
The Sterling Group invests in companies and startups in Education, Real Estate, Transportation, Energy, CleanTech, Telecommunications.
The Sterling Group invests in companies and startups in North America.
The Sterling Group invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
The Sterling Group usually invests $10-50 m on average.
The Sterling Group has around $9 400m assets under management.
The Sterling Group last fund was created/launched in 2024-04-22