ABRY Partners

ABRY Partners, established in 1989, is a prominent Boston-based private equity firm with a long-standing focus on the media, communications, business information services, and related sectors. Over more than three decades, the firm has evolved its investment thesis to encompass a broader range of information and technology-enabled services, while maintaining its core expertise in industries undergoing significant technological and regulatory transformation. ABRY's deep sector knowledge and extensive network distinguish its investment approach.

ABRY's investment strategy primarily involves leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. They target companies with strong management teams, defensible market positions, and significant growth potential. The firm's hands-on approach leverages its operational expertise to identify and execute complex transactions, often partnering with existing management to drive strategic expansion and value creation. Their portfolio spans various sub-sectors, including broadcasting, publishing, digital media, data centers, software, and healthcare IT, reflecting their diversified yet focused strategy.

With a robust track record, ABRY Partners manages over $20 billion in capital across its various private equity and senior equity funds. For instance, their ABRY Partners X fund closed in 2020 with $3.1 billion in commitments, demonstrating continued investor confidence and market presence. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from $50 million to $500 million or more, targeting companies with enterprise values from $100 million to $1.5 billion or more. Since its inception, ABRY has completed over 100 platform investments and more than 450 add-on acquisitions, showcasing its active and expansive investment approach within its specialized domains.