About Us

Cohesive Capital Partners is a private equity co-investment firm that is exclusively focused on making direct investments alongside high-quality sponsors that are leading the transactions. We are currently investing out of our fourth fund, Cohesive Capital Partners IV, L.P., a 2023 vintage fund with $413 million in committed capital.

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HISTORY

Cohesive was founded in 2010, and its strategy is a continuation of the direct investment strategy employed across two funds by John Barber while serving as the co-founder and Managing Partner of Citi Private Equity from 2001-2009.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

Check Size

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$10 - 30 million

Company Stage

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Buyout or Growth Equity

Company Size

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Primarily focused on the small and middle market, but will consider investments in companies of all sizes.

Sector

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Open to attractive opportunities across all industry sectors.

Governance

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No governance required.

Sponsor Match

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Focused on evaluating both the risks and merits of the investment, as well as the match between the investment characteristics (sector, structure, etc.) and the expertise of the private equity firm leading the deal.

Sponsor Stage

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Cohesive will partner with established firms, emerging managers, and independent sponsors.