About Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity is a private equity firm founded in 1995. It is primarily based in Beverly Hills, United States. As of Nov 2026, Platinum Equity is an active investor with a portfolio of 59 companies, comprising 59 funding rounds and 128 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 4 funding rounds and has made 6 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Australia. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Industrial Goods and Manufacturing to Food and Agriculture. Most recently it acquired stakes in WarrenValve on Nov 04, 2026.
A lot of funds co-invest with Platinum Equity, with names like The Gores Group sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Platinum Equity has a team of 103 people, including 42 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1995
Location
Beverly Hills, United States
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
Platinum Equity's Portfolio
Platinum Equity has a portfolio of 59 companies. They have invested in a total of 59 companies. Their most recent investment was in LMPG (PE round) on Jul 31, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by Platinum Equity:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 31, 2026 | PE | 7984 | - | |
May 07, 2026 | Conventional Debt | 5997 | - | |
Feb 03, 2026 | Seed | 1379 | - | |
Jan 12, 2026 | PE | 3316 | - |
Platinum Equity has acquired 128 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of WarrenValve on Nov 04, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Platinum Equity:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Nov 04, 2026 | Manufacturer of industrial valves including gate, globe, check, ball, and butterfly | - | 1987 | |
Oct 28, 2026 | Provider of propane and natural gas | $38.8M | 2012 | |
Jul 31, 2026 | Manufacturer of exterior building materials | - | 2003 | |
Jul 31, 2026 | Manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber and related products. It produces durable, weather-resistant materials for various applications, including residential, commercial, and structural projects. The company offers a range of materials and designs, utilizing patented woodgrain technology. Its products are designed for low maintenance and long-term performance, contributing to sustainable building practices. The manufacturing process focuses on transforming recycled materials into environmentally conscious products. | - | 2003 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Platinum Equity:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2025
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2021
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Australia
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing
Team profile of Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity has a team of 103 members including 42 Partners and 50 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 2 more locations. Platinum Equity's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Platinum Equity:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | ||
Partner | Aspen | - | ||
Partner | East Falmouth | - | ||
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | ||
Partner | Louisville | - | ||
Partner | Arvada | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | London | - |
Co-investors of Platinum Equity
Over the past 31 years, 3 investors have co-invested in Platinum Equity's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Platinum Equity: 3 investors entered a company along with Platinum Equity. These include investors like The Gores Group (1 company).
Platinum Equity News
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Platinum Equity Acquires Warren Valve from Allied GroupPR Newswire•Nov 03, 2026•WarrenValve, Platinum Equity, Allied Group
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Platinum Equity to Acquire EDP, a Leading Propane DistributorPR Newswire•Oct 28, 2026•Platinum Equity, EDP, The World Bank, Energy Distribution Partners
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Brussels Approves Acquisition of Nestlé Waters by Platinum Equity Group and NestléFinancial Food•Oct 14, 2026•Platinum Equity, Nestle
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Ingram Micro Holding Corporation Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Common Stock by its Principal Stockholder and a Concurrent Stock RepurchaseBusiness Wire•Sep 09, 2026•Ingram Micro, Goldman Sachs, Platinum Equity
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Platinum Equity to Sell De Wave Group Following Multi-Year TransformationPR Newswire•Sep 08, 2026•De Wave Group, Platinum Equity, Renaissance
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Nestlé and Platinum Equity to form water joint ventureEco-plastics in Packaging•Aug 14, 2026•Platinum Equity, Nestle
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Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Tangent TechnologiesPR Newswire•Jul 31, 2026•Platinum Equity, Sterling Group
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Luxfer Agrees to Acquisition for $17.37 Per Share in All-Cash Deal; Announces Second Quarter ResultsThe Joplin Globe•Jul 29, 2026•Luxfer, Platinum Equity
