RLJ Equity Partners

RLJ Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm that aims for long-term capital growth by investing in profitable companies with strong management teams. Robert L. Johnson and The Carlyle Group started it.

Its deals include traditional buyouts, recapitalisations and growth capital, and it gives managers a meaningful ownership stake so their interests match those of the firm.

Services

• Buyouts: acquisition of established businesses alongside their management.
• Recapitalisations: restructuring a company's capital.
• Growth capital: funding for businesses that are already expanding.
• Executive Network: a group of four experienced executives who advise portfolio companies.
• Strategic alliances: industry knowledge and partnerships that the firm says set it apart from other middle-market investors.

Clients

Companies across a broad range of industries and regions that are run by skilled, motivated executives.

Key facts

• Founded: 2006
• Track record: the team has taken part in 51 transactions at earlier private equity firms