Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Overview

Midwest Mezzanine Funds is a private equity firm specializing in providing junior capital to lower middle-market companies across the United States. Since its founding in 1992, the firm has partnered with private equity firms, independent sponsors, family offices, and management teams to provide over $1 billion of junior capital to more than 140 privately-owned companies. The firm focuses on financing private equity acquisitions in the manufacturing, distribution, and services sectors. The firm's investment strategy is disciplined and consistent, focusing on companies with strong and historically consistent performance, sustainable competitive advantages, and experienced management teams. Midwest Mezzanine typically invests between $4 million and $15 million per transaction, with the ability to lead or participate in larger investments by co-investing with its limited partners or other junior capital providers. The firm seeks to invest in mature companies located in the United States with EBITDA of at least $3 million. Over its 33-year history, Midwest Mezzanine has established itself as one of the oldest continually managed mezzanine firms in the United States. The firm's senior management team has been working together seamlessly for over 20 years, emphasizing their reputation for reliability and dependability in capital solutions. Their disciplined focus on strategy and flexible capital structures have made them a trusted partner in the lower middle market.

Investment Focus

• Headquartered in the United States
• EBITDA greater than $3 million
• Successful and experienced management teams
• Sustainable competitive advantages and margins
• Over 50% of assets and employees located domestically

Portfolio Companies