Firm at a glance
J.F. Lehman & Company is a platform private equity firm headquartered in New York, NY, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., per its own website [S1].
What they buy
The firm concentrates its investment activity in four sectors: aerospace, defense and government, maritime, and environmental and infrastructure, according to public sources [S1]. This sector focus suggests a preference for businesses serving government customers or operating in regulated, capital-intensive industries. The firm closed its sixth fund in December 2024, raising approximately $2.2 billion [S2], indicating continued appetite for platform acquisitions in these verticals.
Portfolio
Specific portfolio company names were not publicly available in the materials reviewed as of January 2025. The firm’s website and recent press materials reference its sector focus but do not list individual holdings [S1].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
– **December 2024**: Closed Fund VI at $2.2 billion, reportedly oversubscribed [S2]
– **March 2025**: Acquired Atomic Transport and Creekside, two companies in the transportation sector [S3]
How this firm fits a seller
J.F. Lehman & Company appears suited for owner-operators in aerospace, defense, maritime, or environmental infrastructure sectors seeking a buyer with domain expertise in government-adjacent markets. The firm’s recent fundraising and acquisition activity through early 2025 suggest active deployment of capital [S2][S3]. For sellers in the transportation or logistics space serving defense or government customers, the Atomic Transport and Creekside transaction demonstrates current interest in related verticals [S3]. The firm’s sector specialization may appeal to founders who value industry knowledge and relationships with government procurement channels.
Sources
[S1] https://www.jflco.com (as of 2025-01-15)
[S2] https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/j-f-lehman-amp-company-raises-2-2-billion-for-oversubscribed-fund-vi-891233600.html (as of 2024-12-10)
[S3] https://www.aoshearman.com/en/news/ao-shearman-represents-jf-lehman-in-acquisition-of-atomic-transport-and-creekside (as of 2025-03-05)
Frequently asked questions
Does J.F. Lehman & Company buy aerospace businesses?
Yes, aerospace is one of four core sectors the firm targets, alongside defense and government, maritime, and environmental and infrastructure [S1]. The firm’s sector focus suggests it pursues platform and add-on opportunities in aerospace manufacturing, services, and related supply chain businesses.
What companies has J.F. Lehman & Company acquired recently?
In March 2025, the firm acquired Atomic Transport and Creekside [S3]. Additional portfolio company names were not publicly disclosed in materials reviewed as of January 2025, though the firm closed a $2.2 billion fund in December 2024 [S2].
Where is J.F. Lehman & Company based and how big is the firm?
The firm maintains offices in New York and Washington, D.C. [S1]. Its most recent fund, Fund VI, closed at approximately $2.2 billion in December 2024 [S2]. Total assets under management were not publicly disclosed in the materials reviewed.
Is J.F. Lehman & Company still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed an acquisition in March 2025 and closed a new $2.2 billion fund in December 2024 [S2][S3], indicating active investment activity as of early 2025.
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