About Greenbriar Equity Group
Greenbriar Equity Group is a private equity firm founded in 1999. It is primarily based in Rye, United States. As of Jul 2026, Greenbriar Equity Group has a portfolio of 26 companies, comprising 26 funding rounds and 35 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Bermuda. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Auto to Transportation and Logistics. Most recently it acquired stakes in West Star Aviation on May 22, 2025.
Overall Greenbriar Equity Group portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 2 IPOs and 14 acquisitions including key companies like Uber Freight, SEKO Logistics and Hexcel. A lot of funds co-invest with Greenbriar Equity Group, with names like ADFD sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Greenbriar Equity Group has a team of 34 people, including 15 partners.
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Founded Year
1999
Location
Rye, United States
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Greenbriar Equity Group's Portfolio
Greenbriar Equity Group has a portfolio of 26 companies. They have invested in a total of 26 companies. Their most recent investment was in The Facilities Group (Seed round) on Feb 09, 2022. Here are the most recent investments by Greenbriar Equity Group:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Feb 09, 2022 | Seed | 3308 | - | |
Oct 03, 2020 | Series A | 8063 | ||
May 05, 2015 | PE | 3583 | - | |
Oct 15, 2007 | PE | 2580 | - |
Greenbriar Equity Group has acquired 35 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of West Star Aviation on May 22, 2025. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Greenbriar Equity Group:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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May 22, 2025 | Provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to its customers | - | 1952 | |
Nov 05, 2024 | Provider of power distribution products and services, specializing in manufacturing top-tier switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards | - | 1936 | |
Jun 05, 2024 | Provider of aerospace and defense solutions | - | 1955 | |
Jun 03, 2024 | Provider of wall coatings and roofs services | - | 2021 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Greenbriar Equity Group:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2022
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2022
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Bermuda
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Auto
Team profile of Greenbriar Equity Group
Greenbriar Equity Group has a team of 34 members including 15 Partners and 8 Principals located in United States. Greenbriar Equity Group's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Greenbriar Equity Group:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Scarsdale | - | - | |
Partner | Rye | - | ||
Partner | Rye | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | Greenwich | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Rye | - | - | |
Partner | United States | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - |
Co-investors of Greenbriar Equity Group
Over the past 27 years, 2 investors have co-invested in Greenbriar Equity Group's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Greenbriar Equity Group: 2 investors entered a company along with Greenbriar Equity Group. These include investors like ADFD (1 company).
Greenbriar Equity Group News
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KKR leads financing for Greenbriar’s acquisition of West Star AviationSeeking Alpha•May 22, 2025•KKR, Greenbriar Equity Group, West Star Aviation
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West Star Aviation Acquired By Greenbriar EquityCorporatejetinvestor•May 22, 2025•Greenbriar Equity Group, West Star Aviation
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Valvoline to acquire Breeze Autocare for about $625MSeeking Alpha•Feb 20, 2025•Valvoline, Spear, Greenbriar Equity Group, Squire Patton Boggs
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Greenbriar Signs Agreement to Sell Breeze Autocare to ValvolineBusiness Wire•Feb 20, 2025•Greenbriar Equity Group, Spear, Valvoline
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Greenbriar’s Acquisition of Sparkstone Electrical GroupGlobal Legal Chronicle•Nov 13, 2024•Sparkstone Electrical Group, Greenbriar Equity Group, Kirkland & Ellis, Kirklands Warehouse
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Uber Freight’s $851M payout to Greenbriar highlights creative deal structuresFreightWaves•Nov 12, 2024•Uber Freight, Greenbriar Equity Group
