Eric Wiklendt Overview
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- Speyside Equity
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Managing Directo...
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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2
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Eric Wiklendt General Information
Biography
Mr. Eric Wiklendt serves as Managing Director at Speyside Equity. Mr. Wiklendt also serves as a Board Member at JAMIPOL. He serves as Chairman at Opta Group. He also served as an Investment Committee Member at Chestnut Street Ventures. He is responsible for sourcing, analysis, financial modeling, transaction structuring, and operational optimization. Before joining Speyside Equity, he was the President & CEO of Kelix Heat Transfer Systems, a manufacturing firm focused on the geothermal HVAC space. He also held progressive roles at Eaton Corporation and Hilti Corporation. These roles included completing mergers and acquisitions, opening an automotive plant in Mexico, running a seventy-person marketing department, and leading a large industrial salesforce. Mr. Wiklendt started his career as an operational improvement and strategy consultant at Andersen Consulting. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and obtained his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
Address
- 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
- Suite H3225
- Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- United States
Eric Wiklendt Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Speyside Equity | Investor | Managing Director | Ann Arbor, MI | PE/Buyout |
Eric Wiklendt Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| JAMIPOL | Commodity Chemicals | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Jamshedpur, India | |
| Opta Group | Industrial Chemicals | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Amherst, NY |
Eric Wiklendt Lead Partner on Deals (11)
Eric Wiklendt has been the lead partner on 11 deals. Their latest deal was with GSC Technologies, a plastic containers and packaging company. The deal was made on 20-Dec-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| GSC Technologies | 20-Dec-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Plastic Containers and Packaging | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada | |
| Reed Materials | 28-Aug-2024 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | |||
| Performix Metallurgical Additives | 01-Apr-2024 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | East Chicago, IN | ||
| Performix Metallurgical Additives | 01-Apr-2024 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | East Chicago, IN | ||
| Metser Demir Çelik | 05-Jan-2024 | Completed | Industrial Supplies and Parts | Izmir, Turkey | ||
| Anker Industries | 20-Dec-2023 | Completed | Industrial Supplies and Parts | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| NuFlux | 19-Oct-2023 | Completed | Industrial Supplies and Parts | Cortland, OH | ||
| Nupro (Lewiston) | 19-Oct-2023 | Completed | Industrial Supplies and Parts | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Opta Group | 01-Jul-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Industrial Chemicals | Amherst, NY | |
| Western Industries Plastic Products | 30-Dec-2016 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | BPO/Outsource Services | Winfield, KS |
Eric Wiklendt Network (73)
Board Members (36)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Dasho Dorji | JAMIPOL | Self | Jamshedpur, India | |
| Alberto Moriondo | Chestnut Street Ventures | Self | New York, NY | |
| JAMIPOL | Self | Jamshedpur, India | ||
| Chestnut Street Ventures | Self | New York, NY | ||
| Chestnut Street Ventures | Self | New York, NY |
Portfolio Executives (32)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Robert Farber | GSC Technologies | Chief Executive Officer | 20-Dec-2024 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada |
| David Barrow | GSC Technologies | Chief Executive Officer, President & Chief Administrative Officer | 20-Dec-2024 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada |
| GSC Technologies | Chief Financial Officer | 20-Dec-2024 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada | |
| GSC Technologies | Chief Financial Officer | 20-Dec-2024 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada | |
| GSC Technologies | Vice President | 20-Dec-2024 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada |
Fund Team Members (5)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Daugherty | Speyside Equity | Speyside Equity Fund I | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Kevin Daugherty | Speyside Equity | Speyside Equity Opportunity Fund | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Speyside Equity | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Speyside Equity | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Speyside Equity | Ann Arbor, MI |
Eric Wiklendt Affiliated Funds (3)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| Speyside Equity Fund I | Speyside Equity | Buyout | Fully Invested | 2016 | ||||
| Speyside Equity Opportunity Fund | Speyside Equity | Buyout | Fully Invested | 2023 | ||||
| Speyside Equity Fund II | Speyside Equity | Buyout | Open | 2023 |
Eric Wiklendt FAQs
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Who is Eric Wiklendt?
Mr. Eric Wiklendt serves as Managing Director at Speyside Equity.
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How much does Eric Wiklendt typically invest?
Eric Wiklendt's median deal size is .
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What is Eric Wiklendt’s main position?
Eric Wiklendt’s primary position is Managing Director.
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What are the contact details for Eric Wiklendt?
Eric Wiklendt’s email address is er and his phone number is +1 (212) .
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How many active board seats does Eric Wiklendt hold?
Eric Wiklendt holds 2 board seats including JAMIPOL and Opta Group.
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