Dorian Faust

Founded in 1995, Gryphon is a private equity firm that focuses on the lower-end segment of the middle market. Initial target investments range from $25 to $75 million, with a possible $25 to $50 million of follow-on equity for synergistic add-on acquisitions that will drive market dominance. Gryphon has over $900 million of capital under management, a blue-chip cast of limited partners, and has executed over 50 middle market equity transactions including traditional buyouts, leveraged build-ups, and growth equity investments. Gryphon's initial fund, Gryphon Partners, LP raised in 1996, enabled the firm to lead over $100 million of equity investments in 1997 and 1998. Raised in 1999, Gryphon Partners II, LP is a $424 million investment fund. Gryphon's three core areas of interest are Business Services, Consumer Products & Services, and Healthcare & Education.