Gryphon Investors
Gryphon Investors, founded in 1995, manages $9.0 billion in assets and has made over 70 platform investments and 525 add-on acquisitions. The firm operates across five industry groups and employs over 40 investment professionals, focusing on middle-market management teams and market-leading companies.
Company History and Formation
Gryphon Investors was founded in 1995. Since its inception, the company has grown to manage $9.0 billion in assets. It has made over 70 platform investments and completed more than 525 add-on acquisitions. The firm operates with a distinctive, integrated model that includes finance professionals, former C-suite executives, and functional specialists. Gryphon Investors has a strong culture of collaboration, integrity, and transparency.
Investment Strategies
Gryphon Investors utilizes three investment strategies: Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital. The Flagship strategy focuses on making control equity investments across Business Services, Consumer Products & Services, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, and Software companies. The Heritage strategy aims at control equity investments across similar sectors. The Junior Capital strategy invests in the junior capital securities of private equity-owned, middle-market companies, supporting both Gryphon's portfolio and those of other middle-market private equity firms.
Industry Focus and Sectors
Gryphon Investors operates across five primary industry groups: Business Services, Consumer Products & Services, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, and Software. The firm targets market-leading companies that possess defensible and scalable competitive advantages. Within these sectors, Gryphon invests in areas such as cybersecurity services, consumer health and wellness products, behavioral health, food processing, and next-gen technology services.
Human Capital and Network
The company employs over 40 investment professionals and collaborates with more than 15 dedicated operating partners. Gryphon Investors also benefits from a network of 65 executive advisors and maintains a Gryphon Executive Network comprising over 300 operational and strategic leaders. These teams contribute sector insights, operational playbooks, and board-level relationships to facilitate proactive investment strategies.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gryphon Investors is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The firm has established a three-year DEI roadmap and charter. Gryphon collaborates with organizational partners such as SEO and MLT to develop and secure the next generation of diverse private equity leaders. Additionally, Gryphon engages in community outreach and ESG initiatives to foster a more inclusive and responsible investing environment.