We Aim to Drive
Real Value Creation and Growth.

Who We Work With

Helping Companies
Build for the Future.

We strive to deliver creative solutions to each company’s goals and circumstances.

Every business faces unique challenges. From family businesses to large enterprises, Stellex partners with management teams to pursue operational improvement. Our goal is to help companies optimize and grow through fundamental improvement – not financial engineering.

investment criteria

How We Invest

Investment Size

Our flexible approach means we can scale to meet the transaction. Typically, our investments range between
$75 - $150 million.

Company Size

Annual revenues for our portfolio companies are generally $100-$500 million.

Geography

Stellex operates in North America and Europe.

Types of Transactions

We pursue investments and add-ons through majority/minority recapitalizations, carve-outs, turnarounds, structured financings and first-time institutional capital.

sector focus

Where We Invest

Solutions for mission-critical operations and defense

We partner with companies throughout the aero, defense and government sectors, investing to scale their capabilities, support program delivery, and adapt to evolving regulatory and security demands.

Fueling consumer food retail, production and distribution

We work to support supply chain efficiency, consumer engagement and operational performance for businesses with strong fundamentals amid shifting market dynamics.

Support for complex engineering and production

We work to improve industrial platforms with differentiated capabilities, technologies, and engineering and work alongside management to support long-term growth.

Empowering platforms across a variety of services

Focusing on companies delivering value through human capital, we aim to leverage our strategic insight and operating expertise with the goal of driving efficiency, growth and margin improvement.

Facilitating movement across global supply chains

Supporting companies that play a key role in global commerce through infrastructure, asset-based, technological and operational improvements.

Solutions for mission-critical operations and defense

We partner with companies throughout the aero, defense and government sectors, investing to scale their capabilities, support program delivery, and adapt to evolving regulatory and security demands.

Fueling consumer food retail, production and distribution

We work to support supply chain efficiency, consumer engagement and operational performance for businesses with strong fundamentals amid shifting market dynamics.

Support for complex engineering and production

We work to improve industrial platforms with differentiated capabilities, technologies, and engineering and work alongside management to support long-term growth.

Empowering platforms across a variety of services

Focusing on companies delivering value through human capital, we aim to leverage our strategic insight and operating expertise with the goal of driving efficiency, growth and margin improvement.

Facilitating movement across global supply chains

Supporting companies that play a key role in global commerce through infrastructure, asset-based, technological and operational improvements.

Stellex Resource Group

Operational Support for Portfolio Companies

Our team of experienced operators partners directly with management teams on operational priorities. The Stellex Resource Group works with management teams through the final stages of diligence to align on priorities and an operational plan for the business. Each plan is bespoke - tailored to the company's unique position, opportunities and operational realities.

Partners with management teams through the final stages of diligence to align on a clear vision and plan for value creation. Each plan is bespoke - tailored to the company’s unique position, opportunities and operational realities.

In instances where functional support is helpful, the Stellex Resource Group collaborates with management teams to navigate hurdles and complexities.
Talent

We help executives and management teams on organizational priorities and team development.

Commercial

With strong competition for revenue across industries, we help identify opportunities for improved pricing, salesforce execution and marketing impact.

Supply Chain

We help companies identify network efficiency and spend opportunities across suppliers and locations.

Finance

We leverage expertise across financial technology and processes to help support the function’s role in the business.

Technology

Our operators draw on years of experience to support IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and business intelligence initiaives.

Our Investments

Our Portfolio Companies

Our portfolio reflects our focus on businesses with operational complexity and long-term potential.

Case Studies

How We Create Value

Summary:

  • Investment Date: March 2021
  • Transaction Type: Carve-out
  • Industry: Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive
  • Geography: North America
  • Exited: June 2024

Summary:

  • Investment Date: May 2024
  • Transaction Type: Buyout
  • Industry: Food Products & Services
  • Geography: North America

Summary:

  • Investment Date: December 2021
  • Transaction Type: Buyout
  • Industry: Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
  • Geography: Europe