Berkshire Partners overview
Stories about Berkshire Partners
Berkshire closes ninth fund on $5.5bn
Berkshire Fund IX is $1bn larger than the previous fund, which closed in 2011 on $4.5bn.
Berkshire to co-invest with former David Yurman CEO
The Boston-based firm will invest $350m alongside Glen Senk’s new firm, Front Row Partners.
Berkshire promotes two
The appointments bring the Boston-based firm’s total number of managing directors to 19.
Party City recap could cancel IPO
Party City’s $2.69bn recapitalisation translates into a 65% stake for THL. Advent International, Berkshire Partners, Weston Presidio and management will retain a 35% stake.
Berkshire promotes Whelan to managing director
The Boston-based firm has added EJ Whelan to its existing team of 13 managing directors.
Berkshire's latest fund closes well above previous vehicle
Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners has held a final close for its eighth fund on $4.5bn, making it 45% bigger than its previous vehicle.
Tennessee commits $50m to Berkshire
Berkshire Partners has reportedly collected $4bn for its eighth fund and is expecting to hold a final close in early July.
Berkshire promotes two
The Boston-based mid-market firm has named general counsel Sharlyn Heslam and former principal Elizabeth Hoffman managing directors.
Berkshire Partners contact information
Offices
200 Clarendon Street, 35th Floor, Boston, 02116, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Elizabeth Bride | Job titleManaging Director, Investor Relations | LocationBoston, United States | Email  ------- |
| Key ContactMs. Kristina Greve De Bruijn | Job titleDirector, Investor Relations | LocationBoston, United States | Email ---------- |
| Key ContactMs. Sophie Maung | Job titleVice President, Investor Relations | LocationNew York, United States | Email ---------- |
| Key ContactMr. Jonas Nilsson | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Investor Relations | LocationBoston, United States | Email ----- |
Berkshire Partners funds managed
Funds in market: 4
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Closed funds: 12
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Fund size ------- | Close dateOct 2024 | Strategy -------- | |
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