Better
together.

About
We are a purpose-built and network-driven private investment firm focused on investing in leading private equity managers and in co-investments alongside our partner funds.
Our team, our Founding Investors and our Limited Partners are comprised of highly-accomplished c-level corporate executives and leaders from across private equity, investment banking and asset management.
Our team has earned access to top-performing and difficult-to-access private equity managers through decades of work and relationships.
Force Multiplier
WinForest Partners was originally formed by a group of long-time friends and colleagues (the “Founding Investors”) with extensive experience in the private equity channel. The original idea was based on trust and a shared belief in the power and impact of networks, and the opportunity to be Better Together. We continue to build on that foundation today. Our investors leverage and extend our collective personal and professional networks and include highly successful corporate executives, service providers to the private equity channel and professional investors. We call this group our Force Multiplier as we are fortunate to be able to draw on the collective strength of this group to amplify our impact with the investments we make and the efforts we support.
Where We Invest

Leading private
equity managers

Primary Evaluation Criteria

  • Track record of returns
  • Consistency of team and investment approach
  • Strength of relationship
  • Thematic investing
  • Differentiated sourcing
  • Ability to improve performance of portfolio companies
  • Opportunity to co-invest

Co-investments alongside
our partner funds

Primary Decision Criteria

  • Ability to generate alpha beyond expected fund return
  • Alignment with core expertise of lead investor
  • Availability of fulsome diligence package
  • Situations where WinForest can be value-add
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What We Offer our Partner Funds
We seek to be a valuable resource to the Funds we invest in.
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Engagement
  • Committed to partnership
  • Available for deep dives on specific opportunities and board service
Connectivity
  • Extensive network of clients, funds, management teams, service providers, Board members and strategic buyers
Resources
  • We have direct access to leading service providers across investment banking, capital providers, law and diligence
  • Events, content and specialists
Advice
  • Real-time market intelligence
  • Independent sounding board on capital raising, M&A and market conditions
Capital
  • Fund and Direct Investments
  • Expertise and access across the private and public capital markets
Values
Better Together Our team, our investors, our funds and our community partners are all elevated by our working together.
Sustained Effort We value consistently showing up and making things happen for the long haul.
Aligned We embrace stewardship and seek to collaborate and align interests with our partners to achieve mutual success.
Integrated We have integrated our networks, relationships, investments, lifestyles and causes.
Dynamic We seek to be nimble, energetic, creative, solution-oriented and decisive.
High Standards We seek excellence in ourselves and our partners in all that we do.
Joy We get enjoyment and satisfaction from our purposeful endeavors with partners for whom we have so much respect.

Team

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Andrew Wisniewski

Analyst

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Brett Paschke

Founding Investor and Managing Partner

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Joe Dimberio

Managing Partner

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Patrick Ryan

Principal

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Jen Nalli

Office of the CFO

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Lori DeLuca

Office of the CFO

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Doug Grissom

Founding Investor

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Scott Patterson

Founding Investor

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Matthew Litfin

Matthew Litfin

Founding Investor

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Fund Commitments
Representative Fund Commitments
We seek to partner with top performing and capacity-constrained Private Equity firms.
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Representative Co-Investments
We co-invest alongside our partner funds and other leading investors.
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Community
One of the primary objectives, beyond generating attractive returns, of creating WinForest Partners II LP has been to bring together a network and create community among successful, high-achieving limited partners to amplify the benefits to our Partner Funds, WinForest and our investors.
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Communication
  • Highly accessible GP (we want to engage with our LPs)
  • Frequent cadence of communication
  • In person and virtual LP introductions and meet and greets
  • Transparency on investments and rationale
  • Direct asks of Partner Funds on how LPs can be incorporated
Events
  • Annual LP Meeting
  • Topical Retreats
  • Ad hoc dinners / lunches / meetings on our travels
  • Community office space in Chicago area for local LPs
  • Conference invites from our various platforms
  • Guest Speakers (virtual)
Information
  • Content sharing
  • Research reports
  • Book recommendations
  • Vendor/service provider recommendations (personal and professional)
  • Surveys
Topics of Shared Interest
  • Private equity investments
  • Personal finance
  • Family
  • Charitable giving
  • Cyber
  • Health and Wellness
We are actively engaged in our communities. Organizations we admire and highlight include:
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Brett Paschke had the privilege of introducing Admiral Bill McRaven at the launch event for School.House,
a unique invite-only platform designed for national security start-up founders,
sponsored by Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC).
Contact
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