WP Global Partners

2005

Founded

25

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

WP Global Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in providing global institutional clients with portfolio exposure to private equity, venture capital, and private debt investments through strategically tailored investment programs. With over three decades of experience in the private equity industry, WP Global Partners has collectively invested over $6 billion into more than 400 funds and 100 direct investments.

Their investment strategy includes primary fund commitments, proactive direct investments, and selective secondary investments, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses with enterprise values under $500 million and EBITDA under $75 million. The firm aims to generate -adjusted returns, deliver consistent performance across market cycles, and achieve early distribution momentum. WP Global Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging a network of over 400 general partner relationships to select top-performing managers and enhance deal sourcing and operational expertise.

Their areas of focus include recurring or backlogged revenue, loyal and expanding customer bases, product or technology advantages, and experienced management teams with equity alignment. The firm's investment criteria span various sectors, including agriculture, business services, communications, consumer products, consumer services, energy services and equipment, financial services, food, healthcare services, information technology, software, and utilities. WP Global Partners operates offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Portfolio Companies

BrightFarms, Illumitex, AgroVision

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Hands-on investment approach, Extensive network of over 400 general partner relationships, Focus on small and medium-sized businesses with enterprise values under $500 million

Thypical Investment Size

$5 – 25 million

Total Funds Raised

$6 billion

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Food and Beverage

Big Data & Analytics

Marketing (MarTech)

Software

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States