Our Approach
One Rock focuses on control-stake equity investments in middle-market companies in North America. We draw on the expertise of our investors and operating partners to handle complex situations like corporate carve-outs, misunderstood companies, management transitions, and under-optimized companies. We utilize the global resources of Mitsubishi Corporation, our strategic partner, to increase the value of our portfolio companies, and focus on the industries where these resources will have the most impact:
Chemicals and Process Industries
- Specialty chemicals, packaging
- Packaging
- Paper and forestry products
Specialty Manufacturing and Healthcare Products
- HVAC products and components
- Consumer appliances and electronics
- Specialty manufacturing
- Medical or industrial laboratory supplies
- Manufactured components for medical devices
Food Manufacturing and Distribution
- Manufacturers of fresh, frozen and ready-to-eat food products
- Businesses serving convenience, grocery, club and wholesale channels
- Food distributors serving a variety of trade channels
Business and Environmental Services
- Specialty chemicals, packaging
- Packaging
- Paper and forestry products
Auto Retail
- New car franchises
- Automotive auctions and wholesalers
- Ancillary services
About Us
One Rock enhances the value of middle-market businesses by bringing world-class operational, strategic, and financial resources to its portfolio companies.
Investment Professionals
One Rock’s investment professionals are experienced investors with established track records of building value in collaboration with Operating Partners and management teams.
Operating Partners
One Rock’s Operating Partners are integral to our investment and value-creation process:
- Have decades of executive experience and industry expertise
- Collaborate with investment professionals in every aspect of the investment process
- Act as a resource for portfolio company management teams in analyzing and executing operational and strategic initiatives
- Serve as value-added members of portfolio company Boards of Directors
Strategic Partner – Mitsubishi Corporation
One Rock’s unique affiliation with Mitsubishi Corporation provides us and our portfolio companies with access to the global resources of Mitsubishi. Utilizing Mitsubishi's global network can often result in benefits including:
- Market intelligence directly from industry participants
- Global-scale sourcing economics for raw materialsEnhanced access to customers and markets around the world
- Financial products, including hedging of key raw materials and specialty lending
“We have found in One Rock a team that appreciates people, which is key to our continued success. We are excited to have their guidance and perspective as we enter this next chapter of growth and development.”
