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FST Technical Services
FST Technical Services is a privately-held TICC firm serving semiconductor and life sciences industries since 1984, with 400 employees and 18 global...
FST Technical Services
Life Cycle Testing, Inspection, Certification & Engineering Solutions for Mission Critical Facilities Worldwide Commitment to Diversity – FST is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in employment and opportunity due to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex or age. FST is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at FST and is an important principle of sound business management.
General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
1984
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Gilbert
Corporate office
Gilbert, AZ, United States
Additional offices
Chandler, AZ · Santa Clara, CA · Bowling Green, KY · Baltimore, MD · Boise, ID · Ann Arbor, MI · Charlotte, NC · Durham, NC · Albuquerque, NM · Malta, NY · New York, NY · Rochester, NY · Hillsboro, OR · Lewiston, PA · Austin, TX · Houston, TX · Leixlip, Ireland · Kiryat Gat, Israel
Principals
Jerry Lewandowski
Executive Vice President of Operations
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at FST Technical Services?
The firm does not publicly identify a single investment decision-maker. Jerry Lewandowski was named EVP of Operations in 2025, but no CIO, CEO, or principal investor is listed. As an operating company, capital allocation decisions are likely made by executive leadership rather than an investment committee (Altss estimate).
How does FST source proprietary deal flow?
FST acquires complementary TICC businesses to expand service capabilities and geographic reach. Between 2015 and 2026, it completed five acquisitions: Auburn Metrology Lab, AMA Consultants, Horizon Engineering Associates, Criterion Labs, and Blue Sky Consulting Services (per the firm, 2026). The firm does not disclose a formal sourcing team.
Is FST structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
FST presents as an operating company — not a family office or venture firm. It provides direct industrial services and generates revenue from TICC contracts. No separate investment portfolio, fund structure, or family-office services are publicly disclosed.
Does FST participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm does not publicly report fund commitments. Its known deployment activities are direct acquisitions of service firms and internal capacity expansion, not limited-partner investments in third-party funds.
Which sectors does FST explicitly avoid?
FST does not publish a list of excluded sectors. Its stated markets are semiconductors, life sciences, data centers, automotive & battery manufacturing, microelectronics, and healthcare facilities — implying it does not pursue areas outside mission-critical industrial infrastructure.
What investment stages does FST typically target?
FST targets mature, established TICC firms — not startups. Its five acquisitions since 2015 have been companies with existing revenue streams, certifications, and client bases, suggesting a buy-and-integrate strategy.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
FST does not disclose its ownership structure or wealth origin. The firm was founded in 1984 and remains privately held, but no information links it to a specific family or fortune.
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