Lorentzen Investments
John C. Lorentzen's Single Family Office · Chicago, Illinois
$100M estimated AUM
AUM figures are estimates compiled from public sources. How we source our data.
About Lorentzen Investments
Lorentzen Investments is a single-family office headquartered in Chicago, United States, founded in 2002 to manage the Lorentzen family's capital created by John C. Lorentzen through decades of energy-related structured-finance transactions and direct investments. Third parties estimate its assets at roughly $100 million. The office pursues long-term controlling equity investments in lower-middle-market operating companies, partnering with management in leveraged buyout transactions and bringing flexible capital and a long investment horizon. Its mandate is oriented around a reshoring and sustainability thesis, with activity spanning sectors including manufacturing, industrials, energy and renewables.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorentzen Investments?
Lorentzen Investments is a single family office associated with John C. Lorentzen, based in Chicago, Illinois.
Where is Lorentzen Investments located?
Lorentzen Investments is based in Chicago, Illinois.
How much does Lorentzen Investments manage?
Lorentzen Investments is estimated to oversee approximately $100M in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.