J. W. Childs Associates

J. W. Childs Associates
Company typePrivate Ownership
IndustryPrivate equity
Founded1995; 29 years ago (1995)
FounderJohn W. Childs
HeadquartersWaltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
ProductsPrivate equity funds, leveraged buyouts
Total assets$3.1 billion[1]
Websitejwchilds.com

J. W. Childs Associates L.P. (JWC) is an American private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout and recapitalization transactions for middle-market growth companies. JWC places particular emphasis on consumer products, healthcare and specialty retail companies.

The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and was founded in 1995 by longtime buyout investor John W. Childs, who had previously been the number two partner at large-cap Boston-based private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners.

  1. ^ Reflects investor commitments since inception