Allied Industrial Partners (AIP)

Allied Industrial Partners (AIP) is a Houston-based private equity firm focused on investments in the lower-middle market within the industrial sector. Founded in 2019 by Bradford Rossi and Philip Wright, AIP takes a thematic and operationally focused investment approach, partnering with high-growth businesses in resilient, fragmented subsectors. Their strategy emphasizes long-term value creation by working closely with management teams to enhance operational capabilities, drive efficiency, and execute strategic acquisitions.

AIP’s portfolio reflects its commitment to critical industrial verticals, including industrial rentals, manufacturing, environmental services, infrastructure, and specialized distribution. The firm targets companies with EBITDA ranging from $5 to $30 million and applies a buy-and-build strategy that supports platform growth and operational transformation. Key portfolio companies include CES Power, Waste Eliminator, Wall Recycling, Mat Tech Industrial Services, and Dovetail Infrastructure Services.

In 2025, AIP closed its oversubscribed inaugural fund at $300 million, marking a significant milestone by surpassing its original target and bringing its total assets under management to over $1 billion. The firm continues to maintain a strong pipeline of investment opportunities and upholds its mission to accelerate value creation through disciplined, hands-on investment management in the U.S. industrial sector.