DLJ Merchant Banking Partners
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DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (now aPriori Capital Partners) is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout transactions and diverse alternative investment vehicles.
Founded in 1985 as the merchant banking arm of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ), the firm originally invested capital in leveraged buyouts alongside the bank's clients. Following Credit Suisse's acquisition of DLJ in 2000, the group continued to manage multi-billion dollar institutional funds, reaching a peak fund size of $5.3 billion for its third flagship vehicle.
The firm underwent significant structural changes in the mid-2000s, including high-profile spinouts that led to the creation of Diamond Castle Holdings and Avista Capital Partners. In 2014, the remaining DLJ Merchant Banking Partners business was officially spun out from Credit Suisse to become an independent entity known as aPriori Capital Partners.
In addition to its core leveraged buyout focus, the firm has HISTORICALLY managed a broad range of investment strategies including real estate, mezzanine debt, infrastructure, and growth capital. It maintains a presence in major financial hubs including New York, London, and Los Angeles.
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Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enduring Resources II | Energy | Exited | — |
| Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Pharmaceuticals | Exited | — |
| Gala Group Limited | Consumer / Retail | Exited | — |
| HealthMarkets, Inc. | Financial Services | Exited | — |
| JGWPT Holdings, LLC | Financial Services | Exited | — |
| Laramie Energy I, LLC | Energy | Exited | — |
| Luxury Optical Holdings Co. | Retail | Exited | — |
| NextPharma Technologies, S.A. | Pharmaceuticals | Exited | — |
| The Service Companies, Inc. | Business Services | Exited | — |
| Zucamor SA | Industrial | Exited | — |
Source: aprioricapital.com/portfolio
Sources
- Wikipedia Wikipedia/Wikidata · public reference
- Firm website Firm website · primary public source
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