Growth Begins With Culture

Allied is an operationally-focused lower-middle market private equity firm based in Houston, TX, that targets investments in high-growth defensive companies within various industrial subsectors.

AREAS OF INTEREST
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Industrial Services
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Power & Utilities
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Value-Added Distribution
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Niche Manufacturing
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Waste Management & Environmental Services
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Critical Infrastructure Services
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Differentiated Approach

Allied applies a differentiated approach to investing by deploying operational resources at each stage of the investment process. Whereas most investment firms compartmentalize their M&A and operational capabilities, Allied integrates the two in order to accelerate value creation and provide our management team partners with the tools and data necessary for immediate success.

Investment Approach
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Meet Our Team

Bradford Rossi

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Philip Wright

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Alex Rich

Partner
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Gerald Smith

Managing Director
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Anjali Agarwal

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
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Steven Hirsch

Director
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Andrew Beakey

Senior Associate
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Evans Finger

Senior Associate
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Lee Roberts

Senior Associate
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Zaid Elouad

Senior Associate - Operations
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Amanda Fosdick

Associate
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Ashton Anton

Analyst
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Ashlee Waak

Controller
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Michelle Welch

Director of Portfolio Accounting
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Caroline Sinclair

Executive Assistant
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February 2025
March 2025
March 2019
November 2020
June 2021

Allied is founded by Bradford Rossi and Philip Wright

Bradford Rossi and Philip Wright launch Allied with the goal of partnering with like-minded business owners who can benefit from the team’s operational and leadership experience, including building large-scale industrial businesses, facilitating buy-and-build M&A strategies, and cultivating culture through strong leadership.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

March 2019

AIP Launches

Bradford Rossi and Philip Wright launch AIP with the goal of partnering with like-minded business owners who can benefit from the team’s operational and leadership experience, including building large-scale industrial businesses, facilitating buy-and-build M&A strategies, and cultivating culture through strong leadership.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

November 2020

AIP launches Dovetail Infrastructure Services

AIP launches Dovetail Infrastructure Services with the acquisition of its first core asset, the Aqua Pipeline, a large-scale water distribution system located in Pennsylvania. Dovetail focuses on owning and operating critical water infrastructure and providing related services.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

June 2021

AIP acquires CES Power

AIP acquires CES Power from Ring Power Corporation. Formerly known as CAT Entertainment Services, CES Power is a leading provider of mobile power generation and temperature control equipment, primarily for the live events and entertainment industries.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

November 2021

AIP makes a strategic investment in Waste Eliminator

AIP makes a strategic investment in Waste Eliminator (Atlanta, GA), an integrated waste management company specializing in waste disposal and recycling.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

December 2021

AIP-backed CES Power acquires Production Power

AIP-backed CES Power acquires Production Power (Fort Lauderdale, FL), which provides temporary power generation, power distribution, and climate control services for the special event and entertainment industries.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

February 2022

AIP-backed Waste Eliminator acquires Gainesville Waste & Recycling

AIP-backed Waste Eliminator acquires Gainesville Waste & Recycling (Atlanta, GA), a disposal and recycling platform with substantial capabilities centered on zero-waste initiatives.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

March 2022

AIP-backed CES Power acquires West Coast Cinema and BTS Power

AIP-backed CES Power acquires West Coast Cinema and its affiliate BST Power (Hollywood, CA), which serves as the primary providers of power generation and temperature control services to Hollywood's most elite studios.

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Our History

Founded in 2019, AIP is managed by a core team of seasoned operating executives and investment professionals with over 30 years of private equity investing, operational expertise, and leadership experience.

May 2022

AIP-backed Waste Eliminator acquires Dawsonville Waste & Recycling.

AIP-backed Waste Eliminator acquires Dawsonville Waste & Recycling (Atlanta, GA) to expand its waste handling and recycling capabilities in the metro Atlanta area.

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Commitment to Stewardship

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News & Updates

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