Which sectors does Tailwind Capital invest in?

Tailwind Capital lists Middle market companies among its focus areas. Of the 19 portfolio companies we can classify, the largest groups are Industrials (2), Business Services (2) and B2B Software (1).

How many portfolio companies does Tailwind Capital have?

PE Firm Index tracks 19 Tailwind Capital portfolio companies from the firm's public portfolio page, as of 2026-11-02. The firm's own count may differ, for example where exited companies are listed.

Who leads Tailwind Capital?

Public sources name Larry B. Sorrel (Managing Partner), Jeffrey M. Calhoun (Managing Partner) and Adam L. Suttin (Managing Partner) among Tailwind Capital's leadership.

Which firms are similar to Tailwind Capital?

By overlap in portfolio sectors in this index: Platinum Equity, Ambienta and Wynnchurch Capital.

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Tailwind Capital

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Middle market companies

Last verified

11/1/2026

Firm Overview

Portfolio tracked

Sectors

Regions

11/1/2026

Last verified

Tailwind Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on investments in middle market companies within specific industry sectors.

Tailwind Capital is a private equity firm that invests in middle market companies. The firm targets specific sectors where it can apply its investment strategy to support company growth.

The firm maintains a focus on partnership with management teams and provides resources to help businesses scale. Its approach involves a combination of sector expertise and operational support.

Leadership

Larry B. Sorrel

Managing Partner

Larry is a Managing Partner of Tailwind and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He focuses on investments in the Healthcare and Industrial Services sectors.

Jeffrey M. Calhoun

Managing Partner

Jeff is a Managing Partner of Tailwind and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He focuses on investments in the Healthcare sector.

Adam L. Suttin

Managing Partner

Adam is a Managing Partner of Tailwind and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He focuses on investments in the Business Services and Industrial Services sectors.

Frank P. Sica

Managing Partner

Frank is a Managing Partner of Tailwind and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He focuses on investments in the Business Services sector.

James S. Hoch

Partner

Jim is a Partner at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Business Services sector.

Will J. Srdanovic

Partner

Will is a Partner at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Industrial Services sector.

Nicholas S. Jachim

Partner

Nick is a Partner at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Business Services and Healthcare sectors.

Chris J. Jenson

Partner

Chris is a Partner at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Healthcare sector.

Brendan B. Scollans

Partner

Brendan is a Partner at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Industrial Services sector.

Sanjay J. Morey

Partner, Head of Portfolio Operations

Sanjay is a Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations at Tailwind. He works closely with Tailwind’s portfolio companies to drive operational excellence and value creation.

Trey G. Muldrow

Partner, Head of Capital Markets

Trey is a Partner and Head of Capital Markets at Tailwind. He is responsible for managing the firm’s capital markets activities and relationships.

Gurpreet S. Singh

Managing Director

Gurpreet is a Managing Director at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Business Services sector.

David J. Sifford

Managing Director

Dave is a Managing Director at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Industrial Services sector.

Paul J. Sacco

Managing Director

Paul is a Managing Director at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Healthcare sector.

Richard J. Sica

Managing Director

Rick is a Managing Director at Tailwind. He focuses on investments in the Business Services sector.

Joseph S. Ripp

Managing Director, CFO

Joe is a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Tailwind. He is responsible for the firm’s financial reporting, tax, and administrative functions.

Elizabeth A. Weymouth

Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations

Elizabeth is a Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations at Tailwind. She is responsible for the firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities.

Portfolio by sector

6 of 19 tracked portfolio companies of Tailwind Capital carry a sector label we can map; shares are of those 6. See the methodology.

Deals on record

1 on record in the index

Add-on

Diversified, a Tailwind Capital portfolio company, acquired Birch

2026-09-02

Source: globenewswire.com

Deals are listed only where a public source names both sides. Submit a correction.

Portfolio on record

Portfolio by sector

Unclassified10 of 19
Business Services3 of 19
Industrials3 of 19
B2B Software1 of 19
Logistics1 of 19
Professional Services1 of 19

19 portfolio companies on record in the index, grouped by sector hub.

Current and exited

Current: 14 of 19Exited: 5 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
Acertus	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Axis Portable Air	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Banner Solutions	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Brightspot	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Cloud for Good	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Core BTS	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Cumming Group	Not on record	Exited	Visit ↗
Diversified	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
DMD Systems Recovery	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
GrayMatter	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
HMT	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
ISSA	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Loenbro	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
NTS	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Onix	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
RANDYS Worldwide Automotive	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗
Stratix	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Valor Fleet Services	Not on record	Current	Visit ↗

Source: https://www.tailwind.com/companies/

In the 2027 Digital Value Creation Baseline

2 of Tailwind Capital's 19 portfolio companies on record were measured in the 2027 Digital Value Creation Baseline (October 2026).

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Questions about Tailwind Capital

Which sectors does Tailwind Capital invest in?: Tailwind Capital lists Middle market companies among its focus areas. Of the 19 portfolio companies we can classify, the largest groups are Industrials (2), Business Services (2) and B2B Software (1).
How many portfolio companies does Tailwind Capital have?: PE Firm Index tracks 19 Tailwind Capital portfolio companies from the firm's public portfolio page, as of 2026-11-02. The firm's own count may differ, for example where exited companies are listed.
What deals has Tailwind Capital done recently?: The most recent deal on record here is: Diversified, a Tailwind Capital portfolio company, acquired Birch (2026-09-02). This page lists 1 deal, each with its public source.
Who leads Tailwind Capital?: Public sources name Larry B. Sorrel (Managing Partner), Jeffrey M. Calhoun (Managing Partner) and Adam L. Suttin (Managing Partner) among Tailwind Capital's leadership.
Which firms are similar to Tailwind Capital?: By overlap in portfolio sectors in this index: Platinum Equity, Ambienta and Wynnchurch Capital.

Sources for this profile, updated 2026-11-02

Firm website
Public portfolio page
Deal reports (1), 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 Tailwind Capital and does not provide investment advice.

Firms similar to Tailwind Capital

Platinum Equity

Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 21 tracked portfolio companies.

Ambienta

Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 12 tracked portfolio companies.

Wynnchurch Capital

Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 30 tracked portfolio companies.

Blue Sage Capital

Both hold Industrials and Business Services companies; 35 tracked portfolio companies.

Chosen from this index by overlap in portfolio sectors, then by portfolio size. Not a ranking or a recommendation.

Firm Intelligence

Portfolio tracked19
SectorsMiddle market companies
RegionsNot on record
AUMNot on record

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