Winthrop Square Capital

Winthrop Square Capital is an independent, Boston-based private equity firm specializing in private equity, venture capital, and special situation investments. The firm aims to deliver compelling returns to investors through concentrated portfolios. They actively source and invest in primary funds, secondary transactions, and co-investments.

Winthrop Square Capital was founded in August 2019 by an accomplished team including Dorr B. Begnal, Anthony J. Limberis, and Linda H. Lynch. The founders established the firm with a collective experience of over two decades in sourcing and investing in private partnerships and co-investments, driven by a passion for integrity, transparency, and investor alignment.

Winthrop Square Capital invests across various strategies, stages, industries, and geographies. Their portfolio includes investments in areas such as Logistics, Electric Vehicles, Consumer, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, and Autonomous Vehicles. One notable investment mentioned is Aifleet within the Logistics industry. The firm also manages funds such as the WSC Mobility Innovation Fund II.

The firm is led by four seasoned investors, Dorr Begnal, Ben Cluff, Anthony Limberis, and Linda Lynch, who collectively bring over 100 years of private market investment experience. These Managing Directors are long-time colleagues and industry peers, with backgrounds as investors, founders of funds-of-funds firms, and heads of programs for foundations, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. Their diverse experience as GPs, LPs, and advisors provides a broad perspective in manager selection and portfolio construction.