Flexpoint Ford
Description
Flexpoint Ford is a distinguished private equity firm headquartered in Chicago, established in 2005, with a dedicated focus on making investments in the financial services and healthcare sectors. The firm is known for its deep industry expertise and a collaborative approach, partnering closely with management teams to foster growth and build market-leading companies. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying businesses with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential, where their capital and strategic insights can drive substantial value creation.
The firm's investment strategy is versatile, encompassing both control buyouts and significant minority growth equity investments. This flexibility allows Flexpoint Ford to engage with a broad spectrum of companies, from established enterprises seeking recapitalization to high-growth businesses requiring capital for expansion. They emphasize a long-term perspective, working to enhance operational efficiency, expand market reach, and execute strategic initiatives that position their portfolio companies for sustainable success.
Flexpoint Ford has demonstrated significant fundraising success, having raised over $10 billion in capital across its seven funds since its inception. Their most recent fund, Flexpoint Ford Fund VII, closed in 2023 with substantial commitments totaling $3.75 billion, underscoring investor confidence in their specialized approach. This robust capital base enables the firm to deploy considerable equity checks, with typical investments ranging from $50 million to $500 million per transaction. This capacity allows them to pursue a wide array of opportunities, from providing growth capital to executing large-scale buyouts within their core sectors.
Investor Profile
Flexpoint Ford has backed more than 20 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 85% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Financial Services, Medical.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $50M – $500M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (75%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series B (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
- Secondary Market (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (85%)
- Canada (15%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Music
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Media And Entertainment
- Biotechnology
- Hospital
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