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Tinicum

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1987

AUM

$3 850 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 24 November, 2025

Profile

Tinicum Incorporated is a private investment firm based in New York, founded in 1974. The firm manages a diversified portfolio that includes manufacturing, distribution, industrial technology, and specialty infrastructure companies. Initially established to manage the Ruttenberg family’s holdings, Tinicum began managing outside capital in 1998 and created Tinicum L.P. in 2012 as a long-term investment vehicle.

The company focuses on long-term investments and partners with owners, families, and management teams to build enduring businesses. Tinicum invests its own capital in each transaction and actively supports its portfolio companies with industrial expertise, operational improvements, and market expansion. Its core holdings span various industries, including electronics packaging, defense electronics, medical manufacturing, and aerospace. Tinicum employs around 69 people and reported revenues of approximately $16.4 million, reflecting its role as an investment manager.

Industry

Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Transportation Energy HealthTech Automotive Industrial Medical Devices Security

Tinicum Funds

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Region
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Tinicum Industrial Growth Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Automotive
Industrial
Media and Entertainment
Medical Devices
Security
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$1200 M
April 2012

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FAQs about Tinicum

Tinicum is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Tinicum is located in New York, New York, United States.
Tinicum was founded in 1987.
Tinicum invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech, Automotive, Industrial, Medical Devices, Security.
Tinicum invests in companies and startups in North America.
Tinicum invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Tinicum usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Tinicum has around $3 850m assets under management.
Tinicum last fund was created/launched in 2012-04-20
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