AEA Investors

AEA

Relationships Matter

There is a simple reason our investment principles have worked for 50 years: We believe in a relationship-driven approach to investing through partnering with exceptional management teams of middle market companies to help them build and improve their businesses.

 

Alex joined AEA in 2021 as a Vice President on the Small Business Fund team.

Prior to joining AEA, Alex was a senior associate at Wafra in New York. He started his career in investment banking at Harris Williams.

Henry joined AEA in 2020 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Henry was an associate at EY-Parthenon. Henry graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, where he earned a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics.

Briana joined AEA in 2020 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Briana was an investment banking analyst at Citi in the global asset managers group. Briana graduated magna cum laude from Howard University, where she earned a BBA in Finance.

Woody joined AEA in 2020 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Woody was an investment banking analyst at Piper Sandler in the healthcare group. Woody graduated from Trinity College, where he earned a B.S. in Economics.

Jack joined AEA in 2019 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Jack was an investment banking analyst at Fidus Partners. Jack graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration.

Lucas joined AEA in 2019 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Lucas was an investment banking analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the mergers and acquisitions group. Lucas graduated from Fordham University with a B.S. in Finance.

Ian joined AEA in 2019 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Ian was an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in the natural resources group. He graduated from Penn State University where he earned a B.S. in Finance.

Vivek joined AEA in 2018 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Vivek was an investment banking analyst at UBS in the global industrials group. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration.

Blake joined AEA in 2018 as an Associate. Prior to joining AEA, Blake worked as an investment banking analyst at Lincoln International and BB&T Capital Markets. Blake graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting.

Benji joined AEA in 2012 as a member of the Small Business Fund team. He rejoined AEA in 2017 after business school. Benji serves on the boards of 50 Floor, Dayton Parts, Pexco, SBP and Veseris.

Prior to joining AEA, Benji worked in the investment banking group at Lincoln International, focusing on mergers & acquisitions in New York and Chicago.

  • $15b

    With over $15 billion under management, AEA is a leader in global, middle-market private investing.

  • 130+

    With approximately 135 employees, including approximately 90 investment professionals, AEA’s experienced and focused team leverages deep industry knowledge and exceptional operational expertise.

  • 5/3

    With five offices across three continents, AEA has an unparalleled global network of relationships with family owners of industrial companies, business executives and influential government leaders.

  • 1968

    Founded in 1968 by members of the world’s leading industrial families, AEA is one of the oldest and most experienced private equity firms with a long legacy of success.

  • 75

    AEA has more than 75 Participants, who include some of the world’s pre-eminent industrial families, business executives and former government leaders.