In the last 25+ years, Wind Point has completed 95+ platform and 450+ add-on acquisitions.

Multiple decades of experience partnering with closely-held businesses

Nathan Brown (Wind Point Managing Director), Dennis Radkowsky (founder and former CEO of Aurora), Darrell Hughes (CEO of Aurora) and Wind Point Executive Advisor Partners Carol Eicher, Guy Broadbent and Mike Fitzpatrick discuss Wind Point’s successful investment in Aurora Plastics.

Every partnership has its own story to tell

Joe Lawler (Wind Point Managing Director), José Luis Prado (Former CEO of Evans and Wind Point Executive Advisor Partner), and Rick Lenny (Wind Point EAP and Former Evans Board Member) discuss Wind Point’s successful investment in Evans Food Group.

Alex Washington (Wind Point Managing Director), Mike Babb (founder and former CEO of Paragon), Darin Tang (CEO of Paragon) and Wind Point Executive Advisor Partner Stan Bikulege discuss Wind Point’s successful investment in Paragon Films.

Wind Point News

Sigma Companies International acquired Masonry Supply, Inc. and its Tricast-branded product line.

Wind Point acquired Turf Masters Brands, combining it with ExperiGreen Lawn Care under the Turf Masters Brands name.

A differentiated model for long term relationships with recruiters

Alec Petrie joined Wind Point in 2022 as a vice president, overseeing portfolio companies including Buske Logistics, good2grow, Hiller, United Uptime Services, Voyant Beauty, and previously MOREgroup.

CEO of Ascensus Specialties. Prior Experience: CCO, Ascensus Specialties; CEO, Isogenica Limited; CEO, CN Bio Innovations.

Executive Advisor Partner (EAP) program

Kathryn Kopp joined Wind Point in 2020 as a vice president, working with portfolio companies such as Assisi, Clean Solutions Group, and FreshEdge.

Founded in 1984, Wind Point is a Chicago-based private equity firm that partners with business owners and executives beyond capital investment.

Wind Point helps middle-market businesses prepare for future growth.

Wind Point’s strategy focuses on creating measurable value for portfolio companies.

Wind Point integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its investment process to mitigate risk and enhance returns.

Wind Point builds relationships with investment bankers and business brokers to source deals collaboratively.

Wind Point Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago that acquires and maximizes the potential of middle-market businesses throughout North America

Wind Point evaluates sustainability risks and ESG concerns when assessing investment opportunities.