Wind Point Partners overview
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Wind Point pulls in new investor for Fund IX
The firm has been cautious about its fund sizes and measured in coming back to market with successive funds.
Wind Point raises $827m, ups hard-cap for Fund VIII
The Chicago-based firm increased its hard-cap to $950m from $750m for Wind Point Partners VIII due to higher deal flow.
Wind Point to meet target for Fund VIII next week - exclusive
The firm’s eighth flagship fund, Wind Point Partners VIII, expects to hold an interim close on its way to its $750m hard-cap.
Wind Point Fund VIII seeks $750M
The Chicago-based private equity firm’s predecessor fund closed on $915m seven years ago, short of its $1bn target.
Wind Point portfolio company files for Chapter 11 again
Taylor-Wharton, an industrial gas storage products maker owned by the Chicago private equity group, has filed for voluntary bankruptcy as the firm reportedly fund raises for its eighth vehicle.
Wind Point Partners contact information
Offices
676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3700, Chicago, 60611, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Ron Liberman | Job titleHead of Investor Relations | LocationChicago, United States | Email  -------- |
| Mr. Mike Bailey | Job titleChief Financial Officer, Hearthside Food Solutions | LocationChicago, United States | Email ----- |
| Mr. Usman Shakeel | Job titleGeneral Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | LocationChicago, United States | Email ----------- |
| Ms. Kristen Trotta | Job titleChief Financial Officer | LocationChicago, United States | Email ------- |
Wind Point Partners funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Open dateAug 2025 | Strategy ---------- | |
Closed funds: 14
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ----------- | Close dateJul 2026 | Strategy ------- | |
Fund size --------- | Close dateAug 2022 | Strategy -------- | |
Fund size ----- | Close dateFeb 2021 | Strategy ------ | |
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