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Joseph Baratta
Director/Board Member at MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS
Net worth: 1 062 M $ as of 29/11/2025
Profile
Joseph Patrick Baratta is Director & Head-Global Private Equity at Blackstone, Inc. and on the board of 13 other companies. Mr. Baratta previously held the position of Principal at McCown De Leeuw & Co., Inc., Principal at Tinicum, Inc., Principal at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Director at Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd. Mr. Baratta received an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACKSTONE INC. 1.36% | 09/12/2025 | 6,554,245 ( 1.36% ) | 960 M $ | 29/11/2025 |
BLACKSTONE INC. 0.09% | 24/09/2025 | 695,757 ( 0.09% ) | 102 M $ | 29/11/2025 |
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Joseph Baratta active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| BLACKSTONE INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2020 |
| MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS | Director/Board Member | 03/11/2019 |
Blackstone Europe LLP
 Blackstone Europe LLP Investment ManagersFinance The Blackstone Group International invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in growth and buyout capital transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/1997 |
Motion JVCO Ltd.
 Motion JVCO Ltd. Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 03/11/2019 |
Ancestry.com LLC
 Ancestry.com LLC Develops AI-powered storytelling platform to discover, preserve and share family stories | Director/Board Member | - |
Ancestry.com, Inc.
 Ancestry.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online network services for connecting families | Director/Board Member | - |
Arches Holdings, Inc.
 Arches Holdings, Inc. Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
Trinity Episcopal School Corp.
 Trinity Episcopal School Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Director/Board Member | - |
PEM Holding Co.
 PEM Holding Co. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company with interests in fastening products | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Joseph Baratta
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
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Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.
 Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. Manufactures clinch and other mechanically attached fasteners | |
McCown De Leeuw & Co., Inc.
 McCown De Leeuw & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance MDC invests in middle market companies located in the United States with the revenues of USD 10 - 100 million. It targets companies operating in broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout transactions. | Finance |
Center Parcs (UK) Group Ltd.
 Center Parcs (UK) Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates holiday villages | Consumer Services |
Southern Cross Healthcare Group Plc
 Southern Cross Healthcare Group Plc Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops and operates care homes and provides specialty services | Health Services |
United Parks & Resorts, Inc.
 United Parks & Resorts, Inc. Owns and operates theme parks | |
Ancestry.com LLC
Ancestry.com LLC Develops AI-powered storytelling platform to discover, preserve and share family stories | |
Merlin Entertainments Ltd.
 Merlin Entertainments Ltd. Operates theme park resorts | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Ancestry.com, Inc.
Ancestry.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online network services for connecting families | Technology Services |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC
 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates theme parks | Consumer Services |
Center Parcs Ltd.
 Center Parcs Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates private holiday clubs | Consumer Services |
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd.
 Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates historical sites, amusement and recreational centers | Consumer Services |
First Eagle Holdings, Inc.
 First Eagle Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company whose subsidiary provides investment management services | Finance |
PEM Holding Co.
PEM Holding Co. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company with interests in fastening products | Producer Manufacturing |
Georgetown University
 Georgetown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tinicum, Inc.
 Tinicum, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Tinicum invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of engineered products, specialty infrastructure, industrial distribution & services and industrial software & technology sector . It provides financing for buyouts, management led recapitalizations, acquisitions and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 50 - 500 million. It also acquires controlling stakes and takes a seat on the board. | Finance |
Blackstone Europe LLP
Blackstone Europe LLP Investment ManagersFinance The Blackstone Group International invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in growth and buyout capital transactions. | Finance |
Casual Dining London Ltd.
 Casual Dining London Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Sun CP Newmidco Ltd.
 Sun CP Newmidco Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous |
Blackstone, Inc.
 Blackstone, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and fund management services | Finance |
Year Up, Inc.
 Year Up, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational and professional development programs | Commercial Services |
Trinity Episcopal School Corp.
Trinity Episcopal School Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
Casual Dining Group Ltd.
 Casual Dining Group Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
ICS Group, Inc.
 ICS Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates non-residential buildings | Finance |
Tate Foundation
 Tate Foundation Functions as a foundation or endowment | |
Private Equity Foundation
 Private Equity Foundation Provides charities for youth interventions | |
Arches Holdings, Inc.
Arches Holdings, Inc. Functions as an investment holding company | |
Motion JVCO Ltd.
Motion JVCO Ltd. Functions as an investment holding company |
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