Description The Cypress Group helps companies branch out and grow. The private equity firm owns stakes in companies in the automotive, financial services, manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Its portfolio includes holdings in about 10 firms, including Republic National Cabinet, WESCO International, and Scottish Re Group Limited. The Cypress Group is an active investor that often becomes involved in the day-to-day management of its portfolio companies. The firm has made more than $4 billion in investments since it was founded in 1989. Some of its most well-known past investments include movie exhibitor Cinemark and cat food maker Meow Mix.