Founded in 1973, Charterhouse Equity Partners is a privately-owned investment firm that actively acquires and manages middle-market companies in North America. The firm makes private equity investments in established businesses with enterprise values between $25 million and $150 million. The firm focuses on Business Services, Healthcare Services and Consumer Products and Services. Charterhouse's objective is to invest a minimum of $30 million of its managed capital into each portfolio company over the life of an investment. The firm will consider opportunities that require equity capital of up to $100 million. Its 'sweet spot' equity range and average investment has recently been between $40-$60 million. Charterhouse has invested over $2 billion into more than 100 platform businesses.