About Watermill Group
Watermill Group is a private equity firm founded in 1978. It is primarily based in Boston, United States. As of Apr 2026, Watermill Group has a portfolio of 5 companies, comprising 5 funding rounds and 15 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Aerospace, Maritime and Defense to Industrial Goods and Manufacturing. Most recently it acquired stakes in Musser Lumber on May 15, 2024.
Overall Watermill Group portfolio has seen 3 acquisitions, namely Vertex Distribution, Plastics Group and Beck Industries.
Watermill Group has a team of 21 people, including 5 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1978
Location
Boston, United States
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
Investment Deals
Watermill Group's Portfolio
Watermill Group has a portfolio of 5 companies. They have invested in a total of 5 companies. Their most recent investment was in Plastics Group (PE round) on Mar 03, 2014. Here are the most recent investments by Watermill Group:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Mar 03, 2014 | PE | 8182 | - |
Watermill Group has acquired 15 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Musser Lumber on May 15, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Watermill Group:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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May 15, 2024 | Company is a hardwood lumber company known for its products and modern facilities | - | 1968 | |
May 15, 2024 | Provider of sustainable hardwood heating solutions and forest products, with a focus on environmental responsibility | - | 2020 | |
Jan 04, 2021 | Distributor of forest products | - | 1953 | |
Apr 03, 2019 | Manufacturer of precision products | - | 1950 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Watermill Group:
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2024
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense
Team profile of Watermill Group
Watermill Group has a team of 21 members including 5 Partners located in United States. Watermill Group's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Watermill Group:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Boston | - | - | |
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Advisor | - | - | - | |
Advisor | Boston | - | - | |
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Advisor | Okatie | - | - | |
Advisor | - | - | - | |
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Watermill Group News
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Watermill Group Completes Sale of Cooper Turner Beck (CTB) to Waterland Private EquityMiningstockeducation•Mar 02, 2026•Cooper Turner Beck, Waterland, Watermill Group
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The Watermill Group Invests in Musser Lumber CompanyPR Newswire•May 15, 2024•Watermill Group, Musser Lumber
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Prairie Operating Co. Announces Proceeds of $12 Million from Warrant ExerciseGlobeNewswire•Nov 15, 2023•Prairie, Watermill Group
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Watermill Acquires Weston Forest, Walter Capital Co-investsPE Hub•Jan 05, 2021•Watermill Group, Weston Forest
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Weston Forest Has Been Acquired by the Watermill GroupFinancial Post•Jan 04, 2021•Watermill Group, Weston Forest
