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The Sterling Group

PE / buyout · Houston, Texas

AUM
$9.4B
Portfolio companies
Recorded deals
273
24 in last 12M
Last investment

Key facts

  • The Sterling Group is a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas.
  • The Sterling Group reports $3.8B in regulatory assets under management across 20 private funds, per its SEC Form ADV (2026-03).

About The Sterling Group

Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas. The firm makes private equity and private credit investments with a focus on manufacturing, distribution, industrial services and business services sectors. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Registered with the SEC

Form ADV · 2026-03 · CRD 157406
Regulatory AUM
$3.8B
Private fund assets
$9.0B
Private funds
20 · 20 private equity
Staff
87
Registered office
HOUSTON, TX
SEC status
Approved

Reports custody of client assets.

Source: SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, Form ADV (registered as THE STERLING GROUP, L.P.).

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What is The Sterling Group's AUM?
The Sterling Group manages approximately $9.4B in assets.