Key Takeaways
- • Charlesbank Capital Partners was again named to GrowthCap's "Top Private Equity Firms of 2025" list, which GrowthCap announced on August 19, 2025.
- • Charlesbank reports more than $22 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, across private equity and opportunistic credit strategies.
- • The firm targets business and consumer services, healthcare, industrial, and technology and technology infrastructure, prioritizing founder-led businesses, corporate carve-outs, and M&A platforms.
- • Per the release, Charlesbank paid a publishing fee following selection, and GrowthCap states no compensation was paid for consideration.
Summary
Boston-based middle-market firm Charlesbank Capital Partners announced that it has again been included on GrowthCap's "Top Private Equity Firms of 2025" list, joining hundreds of private equity firms across the United States and internationally. According to GrowthCap, honorees were evaluated on criteria including sustained firm growth and a proven track record, a strong and distinctive culture, commitment to responsible investing, depth of resources to support portfolio companies, and demonstrable success in creating lasting value.
Charlesbank, founded in 1998, reports more than $22 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The firm offers complementary private equity and opportunistic credit strategies and has offices in Boston and New York. Its approach is fundamentals-focused and relative value-oriented, targeting business and consumer services, healthcare, industrial, and technology and technology infrastructure. The firm says it prioritizes founder-led businesses, corporate carve-outs, transformational opportunities, and the development of M&A platforms, supported by industry expertise and hands-on operational resources.
Charlesbank CEO and Managing Director Michael Choe said the firm has built its reputation on disciplined investing and close collaboration with management teams. "This recognition from GrowthCap affirms our commitment to fostering companies that continue to grow and thrive well beyond our partnership," Choe said.
The announcement notes that GrowthCap announced the awards on August 19, 2025, and that no compensation was paid for consideration, although Charlesbank paid a publishing fee after selection. The recognition is promotional in nature and does not include performance figures for the firm's funds.
Charlesbank, founded in 1998, reports more than $22 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The firm offers complementary private equity and opportunistic credit strategies and has offices in Boston and New York. Its approach is fundamentals-focused and relative value-oriented, targeting business and consumer services, healthcare, industrial, and technology and technology infrastructure. The firm says it prioritizes founder-led businesses, corporate carve-outs, transformational opportunities, and the development of M&A platforms, supported by industry expertise and hands-on operational resources.
Charlesbank CEO and Managing Director Michael Choe said the firm has built its reputation on disciplined investing and close collaboration with management teams. "This recognition from GrowthCap affirms our commitment to fostering companies that continue to grow and thrive well beyond our partnership," Choe said.
The announcement notes that GrowthCap announced the awards on August 19, 2025, and that no compensation was paid for consideration, although Charlesbank paid a publishing fee after selection. The recognition is promotional in nature and does not include performance figures for the firm's funds.
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