Willis Stein & Partners
| Company type | Private Ownership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private Equity |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | John Willis, Avy Stein |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Products | Private equity funds, Leveraged buyouts |
| Total assets | $3.0 billion |
| Website | www.willisstein.com |
Willis Stein & Partners was a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout transactions for middle-market companies. The firm was wound down in 2012.
The firm's most notable investments included Ziff Davis, Roundy's, Jays Foods, Lincoln Snacks Company and Petersen Publishing Company (publisher of Motor Trend).
The firm was headquartered in Chicago and was founded in 1995.