The Sterling Group Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 50

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 253

  • Portfolio
  • 21

  • Exits
  • 68

Exits

The Sterling Group General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm seeks to make private equity and private credit investments with a focus on manufacturing, distribution, industrial services and business services sectors. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Business Details

Year Founded
1982
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • Nine Greenway Plaza
  • Suite 2400
  • Houston, TX 77046
  • United States
+1 (713)

The Sterling Group Investments & Acquisitions (253)

The Sterling Group’s most recent investment was a with Georgia Green. The deal was made on 01-Apr-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Georgia Green 01-Apr-2025 Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
Kris-Con Supply & Fasteners 03-Mar-2025 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
Airbase GSE 27-Feb-2025 Air Generating Revenue
Sealant Specialists (Portland) 04-Feb-2025 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
Mid-Georgia Garage Doors 01-Feb-2025 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
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The Sterling Group Exits (68)

The Sterling Group has made a total of 68 exits. Its latest exit was from Frontline Road Safety on 04-Mar-2025. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Frontline Road Safety 04-Mar-2025
Evergreen North America Industrial Services 04-Jan-2024
Jenny Craig 05-May-2023
R.O.M 01-Apr-2023
Aquatic US Holdings 01-Apr-2022 Merger/Acquisition
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The Sterling Group Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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The Sterling Group Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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The Sterling Group FAQs

  • What is The Sterling Group?

    Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas.

  • When was The Sterling Group founded?

    The Sterling Group was founded in 1982.

  • Where is The Sterling Group headquartered?

    The Sterling Group is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is The Sterling Group's total asset value?

    The Sterling Group has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has The Sterling Group made?

    The Sterling Group has made 253 investments.

  • What has The Sterling Group invested in?

    The Sterling Group has made numerous investments in companies like Georgia Green, Kris-Con Supply & Fasteners, and Airbase GSE within the Commercial Services, Distributors/Wholesale, and Air industries.

  • What has The Sterling Group invested in recently?

    The Sterling Group's latest investment was on 01-Apr-2025 in Georgia Green, a company within the Commercial Services industry.

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