May River Capital
Overview
May River Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market industrial growth companies. Since its founding in 2012, the firm has raised over $1.2 billion in committed capital and has invested in 11 platform companies, completing 17 add-on acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy centers on partnering with high-performing companies in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, engineered products and instrumentation, specialized industrial services, and value-added industrial distribution services. May River Capital seeks to invest in companies with differentiated value propositions that can benefit from operational and strategic resources to scale, optimize, and thrive. The firm emphasizes a team-based approach, placing the human element at the forefront, and collaborates closely with business owners and management teams to achieve common goals. This partnership involves providing significant operating, strategic, and financial resources to help portfolio companies grow and prosper. May River Capital's investment criteria include targeting niche market leaders with strong customer value propositions, differentiated margins, and global revenue growth prospects. The firm has a track record of successfully partnering with companies to drive growth and innovation, as evidenced by its recent investments and strategic initiatives. For example, in April 2025, May River Capital established a new flow control platform, Tusk Industrial, through the acquisition of the Global Pump Solutions business of CECO Environmental Corp. This platform specializes in high-performance pumping and fluid handling solutions engineered for rugged environments. Additionally, in January 2025, the firm announced the merger of its Advanced Material Processing and Automated Handling Solutions platforms, creating a consolidated entity that provides a broad suite of equipment and aftermarket parts and services for material processing and handling applications in various end markets. These strategic moves highlight May River Capital's commitment to building and scaling industrial growth businesses through thoughtful investments and operational enhancements.
Investment Focus
- Niche market leaders
- Differentiated margins
- Global revenue growth prospects
- Strong customer value proposition
- High engineering content
- Proprietary processes or technologies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does May River Capital invest in?
May River Capital invests in Advanced Manufacturing, Engineered Products, Technical Industrial Services and Specialty Industrial Distribution, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. May River Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does May River Capital invest at?
May River Capital backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 20M - 90M.
Which regions does May River Capital invest in?
May River Capital invests across United States.
Who are the partners at May River Capital?
Team members listed for May River Capital include Sam Goldsberry (Vice President) and Kevin Butts (Managing Director).
What companies has May River Capital invested in?
May River Capital's portfolio includes Tusk Industrial, Advanced Material Processing and Automated Handling Solutions.
How do I contact May River Capital?
May River Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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