Firm at a glance
Bessemer Investors is a family office founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, NY, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
The firm’s portfolio reflects a pattern of acquiring established businesses across industrials, business services, consumer, and healthcare services sectors [S1]. Observed investments include franchise operations, distribution companies, and specialty service providers. The portfolio comprises eight disclosed platform investments spanning quick-service restaurant franchises, industrial distribution, environmental services, and healthcare facility services [S1].
Portfolio
Business Services
Platform investments in this category include Pet Flavors (acquired December 2021), RotoCo, a Roto-Rooter franchisee (acquired June 2022), and W Services Group (acquired September 2024) [S1].
Industrials
The firm acquired North American Helium in July 2017, Leonard Valve Company in September 2019, and Tencarva Machinery Company in December 2021 [S1]. Leonard Valve was exited in January 2026 [S2]. Tencarva added Atlantic Valve & Equipment in April 2025 [S1].
Consumer
A Taco Bell franchisee operating in Houston, TX and Columbus, OH was acquired in November 2018 [S1].
Healthcare Services
Xanitos, a healthcare facility services provider, was acquired in December 2025 [S3].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
• December 2025: Acquired Xanitos from Angeles Equity Partners [S3]
• April 2025: Portfolio company Tencarva Machinery Company acquired Atlantic Valve & Equipment [S1]
• October 2024: Acquired W Services Group [S4]
• May 2024: Portfolio company acquired Tri-State Coating & Machine [S4]
• January 2026: Exited Leonard Valve Company [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
Bessemer Investors appears to target established businesses with recurring revenue characteristics, including franchise operations and distribution platforms. The firm’s family office structure may appeal to owner-operators seeking patient capital without traditional fund timelines. The portfolio demonstrates a willingness to support add-on acquisitions, with approximately one bolt-on transaction in the trailing twelve months per public sources as of January 2025 [S1]. The firm’s activity in business services and industrials aligns with sectors frequently represented on CT Acquisitions’ sell-side vertical pages.
Sources
[S1] https://www.bessemerinvestors.com (as of 2025-01-06)
[S2] https://www.bessemerinvestors.com/news (as of 2026-01-06)
[S3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251209912606/en/Angeles-Equity-Partners-Completes-Sale-of-Xanitos-to-Bessemer-Investors (as of 2025-12-09)
[S4] https://www.bessemerinvestors.com/news (as of 2024-10-07)
Frequently asked questions
Does Bessemer Investors buy business services businesses?
Yes, business services represents a significant portion of the disclosed portfolio. The firm has acquired Pet Flavors, RotoCo (a Roto-Rooter franchisee), and W Services Group as platform investments in this sector [S1].
What companies has Bessemer Investors acquired recently?
Recent acquisitions include Xanitos in December 2025 and W Services Group in October 2024 [S1][S3]. The firm also completed an exit of Leonard Valve Company in January 2026 [S2].
Where is Bessemer Investors based and how big is the firm?
The firm operates from New York, NY [S1]. As a family office founded in 2018, fund size and assets under management are not publicly disclosed [S1].
Is Bessemer Investors still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed its most recent platform acquisition in December 2025 with the purchase of Xanitos [S3], indicating ongoing investment activity.
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