
JP Morgan, Blackstone Anchor $460M Aterian Continuation Fund
Aterian Investment Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has raised about $460 million for a new single-asset continuation vehicle for portfolio business Vander-Bend Manufacturing.
J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives, Hollyport Capital and Blackstone Strategic Partners anchored Aterian Opportunities II, which the firm said was supported by new and returning LPs.
The fund will provide an incremental $90 million of growth equity to support Vander-Bend as the company continues to execute its strategic plan. Aterian has made a string of bolt-ons for Vander-Bend since buying the business in 2018.
With the closing of the vehicle, Aterian has now raised more than $2 billion across six funds.
Ander-Bend specializes in complex precision manufacturing and assembly, primarily serving medical technology end markets including robotic assisted surgery and radiation oncology.
Jefferies served as financial advisor to Aterian and Kirkland & Ellis as legal counsel.