CHICAGO, July 29, 2026 – Wind Point Partners ("Wind Point"), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the final closing of Wind Point Partners XI ("Fund XI" or the "Fund") with total commitments of $3.2 billion.

Fund XI was oversubscribed and exceeded its hard cap, with commitments that include significant support from the General Partner and members of the firm's Executive Advisor Partner ("EAP") program, providing strong alignment across all investors in the Fund. The Fund represents Wind Point's largest to date and its most global and diverse investor base in the firm's 42-year history, drawing commitments from more than 65 institutions across 17 countries, including pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, family offices and foundations. Propelled by significant repeat support from existing investors, the fundraise was completed in under nine months.

Founded in 1984, Wind Point has a long history of partnering with top-caliber management teams under its Vision. Talent. Transformation.℠ strategy to drive transformational growth in well-positioned middle-market businesses. The firm is active across the business services, industrial products and consumer products sectors, and has completed more than 90 platform investments and 400 add-on acquisitions to date.

Wind Point's investment model combines the experience of its investment professionals with a network of accomplished operating executives, including nearly 30 years of EAP program history and more than 40 senior industry executives today. Through this collaborative approach, the firm seeks to identify opportunities for transformational growth and support portfolio companies through strategic, operational and organizational development.

"This close is a reflection of the trust investors place in Wind Point Partners and the strength of the team's execution over multiple cycles. Being oversubscribed in this environment speaks to the discipline and consistency they've shown fund after fund. It was a privilege for Thrive to support Wind Point Partners on this milestone raise, and we look forward to continuing our partnership," said Gianluca d'Angelo, CEO and Co-Founder, Thrive Alternatives Capital Advisory.

Thrive Alternatives Capital Advisory served as a placement advisor to Wind Point Partners in connection with the fundraise, alongside Falcom Asset Management and POLARIS Investment Advisory AG. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as fund counsel.

For more information, visit www.wppartners.com/wind-point-partners-announces-final-close-of-oversubscribed-fund-xi-at-3-2-billion/‍‍

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About Wind Point Partners‍

Wind Point Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm founded in 1984 that partners with top-caliber management teams to acquire and grow well-positioned middle-market businesses. The firm invests across the business services, industrial products and consumer products sectors, combining its Vision. Talent. Transformation.℠ investment strategy with the experience of its nearly 30-year-old Executive Advisor Partner network.‍

About Thrive Alternatives‍

Thrive Alternatives is a global GP advisory firm powered by proprietary technology and deep Asian roots, built to serve the evolving needs of leading private-market managers globally. Through its international network, market expertise and experienced team, Thrive delivers thoughtful and effective solutions to GP fundraising and liquidity needs.

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