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§ Venture Capital · Illinois City, IL, USA
Investment firm managing public and private securities, real estate, and operating companies, with roots in construction materials.
Key people at Henry Crown and Company.
Henry Crown and Company is a privately held investment firm managing investments in public and private securities, real estate, and operating companies, based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm traces its origins to the Material Service Corporation, a sand, gravel, and building materials business founded in 1919, which later merged with General Dynamics. This legacy includes significant historical transactions, such as the 1966 buyout of the Crown family's interest in General Dynamics for $132 million, and the family's estimated $2 billion fortune. The company continues the industrial and investment activities built by Henry Crown, with James Schine Crown serving as chairman and CEO, also a lead director of General Dynamics. The predecessor Material Service Corporation was founded in 1919 by Henry Crown, Sol Crown, and Irving Crown.
Key people at Henry Crown and Company.
Henry Crown and Company has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $228.0M Series A in Forterra in December 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | Forterra | $228.0M Series A | Enlightenment Capital, Akshay Naheta | Crescent Cove Advisors, Luminar Technologies |
