Firm at a glance
Odyssey Investment Partners is a platform private equity firm founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York, NY, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
Odyssey Investment Partners has assembled a portfolio concentrated in industrial and business services sectors, per public sources as of January 2026 [S1]. The firm’s portfolio includes companies operating in aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, distribution, staffing, and technical services. Observed holdings suggest a focus on middle-market businesses serving industrial end markets, with approximately 21 portfolio companies publicly disclosed [S1].
Portfolio
The firm’s portfolio spans multiple industrial and business service verticals [S1]:
**Aerospace & Defense**
AllClear Aerospace & Defense, Aviation Technologies, and TransDigm are reported holdings in this sector [S1].
**Industrial Services & Manufacturing**
Applied Technical Services, Dayton Superior, Dresser, Duravant, EAG, Evergreen Tank Solutions, Industrial Electric Mfg., Integrated Power Services, NSI Industries, and Norcross Safety Products represent the firm’s industrial services exposure [S1].
**Distribution**
Aramsco, L-com, and 4Wall operate in distribution channels [S1].
**Business Services**
Addison Group, Champions Group, CPI, and Cross Country serve business service markets [S1].
**Safety & Infrastructure**
Barrier Safe rounds out the publicly disclosed portfolio [S1].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* July 2026: Acquired TransPak [S2]
* February 2026: Exited Champions Group to Blackstone [S3]
* July 2025: Exited Applied Technical Services [S2]
* November 2024: Exited NSI Industries [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
Odyssey Investment Partners has raised over $8.3 billion since inception and is currently investing from its sixth fund with approximately $3.25 billion in capital commitments, per public sources as of January 2026 [S1]. The firm’s recent transaction history demonstrates both acquisition activity and exit execution, with three exits and one platform acquisition completed in the trailing 24 months [S2][S3]. For owner-operators in industrial services or business services sectors, the firm’s portfolio composition suggests experience building platforms in fragmented markets. The firm’s demonstrated ability to complete exits, including the Champions Group sale to Blackstone in early 2026, indicates established relationships with strategic and financial buyers [S3].
Sources
[S1] https://www.odysseyinvestment.com (as of 2026-01-01)
[S2] https://www.odysseyinvestment.com/news/ (as of 2026-07-14)
[S3] https://www.lw.com/en/news/2026/02/latham-watkins-advises-odyssey-investment-partners-in-sale-of-champions-group-to-blackstone (as of 2026-02-17)
Frequently asked questions
Does Odyssey Investment Partners buy industrial services businesses?
Yes, industrial services represents a significant portion of the firm’s portfolio, per public sources as of January 2026 [S1]. Holdings include Applied Technical Services, Integrated Power Services, Industrial Electric Mfg., and multiple other industrial service platforms [S1].
What companies has Odyssey Investment Partners acquired recently?
The firm acquired TransPak in July 2026 [S2]. Other recent activity includes exits rather than acquisitions, with the firm selling Champions Group to Blackstone in February 2026 and exiting Applied Technical Services in July 2025 [S2][S3].
Where is Odyssey Investment Partners based and how big is the firm?
The firm is based in New York, NY, and has raised over $8.3 billion since its 1997 founding [S1]. Odyssey is currently investing from its sixth fund, which closed with approximately $3.25 billion in capital commitments [S1].
Is Odyssey Investment Partners still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed the acquisition of TransPak in July 2026, indicating active deployment of its sixth fund [S2]. The firm’s most recent acquisition occurred within the last 30 days as of the date cited.
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