ABRY Partners

1989

Founded

85

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

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ABRY Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in investments within the media, communications, business, and information services sectors. Founded in 1989 by Andrew Banks and Royce Yudkoff, the firm has completed over $90 billion in investments across more than 550 properties. ABRY Partners manages approximately $5.4 billion in active capital through four distinct investment strategies: ABRY Partners IX ($2.1 billion), ABRY Heritage Partners II ($605 million), ABRY Senior Equity VI ($1.1 billion), and ABRY Advanced Security Fund IV ($1.5 billion).

The firm's areas of expertise include Business and Facility Services, Communications, Data Centers and Managed IT Services, Government Services, Healthcare IT and Services, Human Capital Management, Insurance and Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, and Outsourced Professional Services. ABRY Partners focuses on investing in middle-market companies with operating characteristics such as recurring revenues, high barriers to competitive entry, operating leverage, high free cash flow, and multiple opportunities for value creation. The firm typically targets investment sizes ranging from $20 million to $200 million.

With a team of over 63 experienced investment professionals, ABRY Partners emphasizes a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity, aiming to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies through strategic and financial improvement initiatives.

Portfolio Companies

Act III Broadcasting, Cygnus Business Media, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Muzak Holdings, Legendary Pictures, Consolidated Theatres, F+W Media, Language Line, Citadel Broadcasting, Monitronics

Gepgraphic Focus

North America, Europe

Key Differentiators

Sector-focused investment approach, Extensive industry knowledge, Multi-fund strategy offering flexible capital solutions, Emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, and creativity within the team

Thypical Investment Size

$20 million to $200 million

Total Funds Raised

$90 billion

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BioTech

Health & Wellness

Apps

SaaS

Software

Boston

Seed

Series A

Series B

United States