Platform investment
High Road Capital Partners acquired Storage Battery Systems
2017-05-01
Source: jonesday.comPE Firm · Capital Allocator
High Road Capital Partners
MediumNot on record · Website
Buy and buildStrategic growthOperational improvementValue-creating strategiesWide range of industries
Last verified
11/5/2026
Firm Overview
19
Portfolio tracked
1
Sectors
0
Regions
11/5/2026
Last verified
High Road Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets companies at the smaller end of the middle market. The firm focuses on buying and building companies to implement growth and operational improvements.
High Road Capital Partners is a private equity firm that buys and builds companies at the smaller end of the middle market. The firm creates a framework that drives strategic growth and operational improvement across a wide range of industries.
The firm's mission is to work together to implement value-creating strategies and take companies to the next level. They seek to partner with companies and management teams that share their philosophy of taking the high road in life to reach a better place.
The professionals at the firm have completed transactions with an aggregate value of over $2 billion and possess more than 100 years of combined experience.
Leadership
Robert J. Fitzsimmons
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Robert is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of High Road Capital Partners.
William C. Connell
Co-founder and Partner
William is a Co-founder and Partner of High Road Capital Partners.
Jeffrey M. Goodrich
Co-founder and Partner
Jeffrey is a Co-founder and Partner of High Road Capital Partners.
Portfolio by sector
- Industrials9 (47%)
- Business Services5 (26%)
- Consumer5 (26%)
19 of 19 tracked portfolio companies of High Road Capital Partners carry a sector label we can map; shares are of those 19. See the methodology.
Deals on record
3 on record in the indexPlatform investment
High Road Capital Partners acquired JHFOSTER
Date not stated
Source: jhfoster.comPlatform investment
High Road Capital Partners acquired Dry Creek and Static Power
Date not stated
Source: prnewswire.comDeals are listed only where a public source names both sides. Submit a correction.
Portfolio on record
Portfolio by sector
- Industrials9 of 19
- Business Services5 of 19
- Consumer5 of 19
19 portfolio companies on record in the index, grouped by sector hub.
Current and exited
Current: 4 of 19Exited: 15 of 19
Portfolio size among all firms
19 companies on record, more than 36% of the 405 firms in the index.
0885 companies (log scale)
Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accentus | Business Services | Exited | Not on record |
| Advanced Sleep Medicine Services | Business Services | Exited | Not on record |
| All Current Electrical Sales | Specialty Distribution | Exited | Not on record |
| All Integrated Solutions | Specialty Distribution | Exited | Not on record |
| Banner Solutions | Specialty Distribution | Exited | Not on record |
| Bluespire | Business Services | Exited | Not on record |
| Cali Bamboo | Consumer Products | Exited | Not on record |
| Exponential Power | Specialty Distribution | Current | Not on record |
| General Tools & Instruments | Consumer Products | Exited | Not on record |
| Guidemark Health | Business Services | Exited | Not on record |
| Handi-Quilter | Consumer Products | Exited | Not on record |
| John Henry Foster Minnesota | Specialty Distribution | Current | Not on record |
| Milwaukee Gear Company | Niche Manufacturing | Exited | Not on record |
| PANOS brands | Consumer Products | Exited | Not on record |
| Radix Wire & Cable | Niche Manufacturing | Exited | Not on record |
| SMB Machinery Systems | Specialty Distribution | Current | Not on record |
| The Crown Group | Business Services | Exited | Not on record |
| U-C Coatings | Niche Manufacturing | Current | Not on record |
| York Wallcoverings | Consumer Products | Exited | Not on record |
Firms that also back High Road Capital Partners' companies
Co-investor web
Line width shows shared portfolio companies on record in the index. Top 2 co-investors shown.
HKW1 shared company
Tailwind Capital1 shared company
Questions about High Road Capital Partners
- Which sectors does High Road Capital Partners invest in?
- High Road Capital Partners lists Wide range of industries among its focus areas. Of the 19 portfolio companies we can classify, the largest groups are Industrials (9), Business Services (5) and Consumer (5).
- How many portfolio companies does High Road Capital Partners have?
- PE Firm Index tracks 19 High Road Capital Partners portfolio companies from the firm's public portfolio page, as of 2026-11-06. The firm's own count may differ, for example where exited companies are listed.
- What deals has High Road Capital Partners done recently?
- The most recent deal on record here is: High Road Capital Partners acquired Storage Battery Systems (2017-05-01). This page lists 3 deals, each with its public source.
- Who leads High Road Capital Partners?
- Public sources name Robert J. Fitzsimmons (Co-founder and Managing Partner), William C. Connell (Co-founder and Partner) and Jeffrey M. Goodrich (Co-founder and Partner) among High Road Capital Partners' leadership.
- Which firms are similar to High Road Capital Partners?
- By overlap in portfolio sectors in this index: Transom Capital Group, Victor Capital Partners and Endless LLP.
Sources for this profile, updated 2026-11-06
- Firm website
- Deal reports (3), linked beside each deal
This profile is based on publicly available information and may be incomplete or outdated. PE Firm Index is not affiliated with High Road Capital Partners and does not provide investment advice.
Firms similar to High Road Capital Partners
Transom Capital Group
Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 21 tracked portfolio companies.
Victor Capital Partners
Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 9 tracked portfolio companies.
Endless LLP
Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 9 tracked portfolio companies.
Bertram Capital
Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 42 tracked portfolio companies.
Chosen from this index by overlap in portfolio sectors, then by portfolio size. Not a ranking or a recommendation.