sector expertise we are an operationally focused private equity firm with retail consumer and healthcare sector expertise in middle market growth companies . we specialize in new store rollouts distribution expansion brand investment industry roll ups corporate carve outs and management transitions . who we are we were formed in 1995 and have a successful record of buying and building companies in partnership . where we invest we are sector focused in retail consumer and healthcare . we currently manage eight platform company investments . meet our people we re comprised of an experienced team of investment professionals and operating partners with diverse and complementary backgrounds . 2016 j.w.childs associates l.p. 500 totten pond road 6th floor waltham ma all rights reserved . site by cleverdesign