The Sterling Group LP

The Sterling Group, LP is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies, focusing on control-oriented investments, corporate carve-outs, and business transformations. The firm partners with management teams to improve operational performance, strengthen market positions, and support growth through strategic initiatives and acquisitions. Its investment activities focus on industrial and manufacturing businesses, business services, and other sectors where operational improvements and strategic repositioning can create long-term value. The Sterling Group primarily targets companies in North America, particularly the United States, and seeks businesses with established operations and opportunities for operational enhancement. The firm targets transaction sizes of $100 million–$1 billion and equity investments of $50 million–$350 million, with enterprise values typically ranging from approximately $100 million to $750 million, depending on the investment strategy. The Sterling Group was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States.