Top 10 Private Equity Investors in Machinery & Equipment

RankInvestor Name
1Wynnchurch Capital
2Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners
3Goldman Sachs Asset Management
4Brady
5Capza
6Ardian
7Astec Industries
8Lone Star Funds
9One Equity Partners
10SRM Equity Partners

A meaningful share of activity comes through add-on acquisitions, alongside new platform investments. Automation demand and reshoring of production support steady investment in machinery and equipment makers. These are buyers and control investors. This list is most relevant if you are selling the company, recapitalizing, or seeking a majority partner.

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Rankings cover January 2025 to July 2026 investment activity in US and Canada companies. Seed and early-stage rankings measure deal participation, not suitability for every raise.