Abry Partners
Abry Partners, founded in 1989, is a private equity firm based in Boston, MA, with additional offices in London, UK, managing approximately $5.4 billion across various investment strategies focused on sectors like IT services, healthcare, and financial services in North America and Europe.
History
Abry Partners was founded in 1989 and has since completed over $90 billion of investments. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion of active capital across four investment strategies. With offices in Boston, MA, and London, UK, Abry Partners has a significant presence in both North American and European markets.
Investment Strategies
Abry Partners employs multiple investment strategies, including $2.1 billion ABRY Partners IX, $605 million ABRY Heritage Partners II, $1.1 billion ABRY Senior Equity VI, and $1.5 billion ABRY Advanced Security Fund IV. The firm invests in private equity, preferred stock, and debt securities within specific sectors, focusing on first and second lien bank debt securities raised to support leveraged buyouts.
Sector Focus
Abry Partners focuses on various sectors, including Business and Facility Services, Communications, Data Centers and Managed IT Services, Government Services, Healthcare IT and Services, Human Capital Management, Insurance and Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, and Outsourced Professional Services. The firm also specializes in managed IT and technology consulting services, emphasizing legal, financial, real estate, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors.
Notable Acquisitions
Abry Partners has made several strategic acquisitions, including NexusTek, Precision Strategies, Millennium Trust Company, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, Accruit Holdings, and Benefit Resource, LLC. These acquisitions have expanded the firm's capabilities in managed IT services, strategic communications, health and benefits solutions, financial planning, and real estate 1031 exchange services.
Client-Centric Services
Abry Partners emphasizes a client-centric approach, offering a comprehensive suite of services such as FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, commuter plans, COBRA administration, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides full-service financial planning, including fee-based asset management and wealth management, and operates with more than 62 locations throughout the United States.