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Winston Partners
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Winston Partners

Winston Partners

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Winston Partners: A Virginia-based investment firm specializing in hedge fund-of-fund portfolios management.

Location
Arlington, VA, US
Founded
1993
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Winston Partners is an investment firm based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in managing hedge fund-of-fund portfolios with a focus on fundamental, research-driven long/short equity strategies. The firm typically invests in Series A and Series B rounds, with a history of significant investments such as $21.5 million in Cradle Technologies, $80 million in IPG Photonics, and $16 million in Renaissance Interactive Holding.

Notable portfolio companies include IPG Photonics, a leader in fiber laser technology. Winston Partners prides itself on its research-driven approach and offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, leveraging deep industry expertise and strategic advisory capabilities. The firm is led by experienced partners with a strong track record in the investment sector.

Winston Partners - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments3
Current Portfolio Count2
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Series B2 (66.7%)
Series A1 (33.3%)

Stage Mix

Series B 67%Series A 33%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Cradle Technologies logo

Cradle Technologies

IPG Photonics logo

IPG Photonics

Renaissance Interactive Holding logo

Renaissance Interactive Holding

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Winston Partners - Classification

Also Known As
  • Winston Capital Management LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end