Mill Rock Capital
Overview
Mill Rock Capital is a growth and operations-oriented private investment firm that focuses on well-positioned middle-market industrial businesses in North America. The firm is purpose-built to invest in family-owned businesses, owner-operators, and founder-led companies across six industry verticals: chemicals, materials and packaging; industrial distribution; services; metals and engineered materials; transportation and logistics; and specialty manufacturing & industrial technology. Mill Rock Capital supports business transformation through a dual-sourcing strategy encompassing majority equity and Activ Capital®—debt, senior equity, or hybrid investments—which provide business owners value-added financial partnership without relinquishing a controlling stake. The firm's investment strategy combines commercial excellence, operations, general management, and human capital, typically leveraging a Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 playbook generally not accessible in the middle market. Mill Rock Capital targets healthy, late-stage businesses that are leaders in their respective markets, with growth potential. The team brings deep commercial, operational, and strategic know-how, in addition to extensive investment experience, to support business transformation and growth. Mill Rock Capital has a history of strategic investments in various sectors. Notably, in April 2023, the firm established Mill Rock Advanced Materials LLC and acquired Asbury Carbons, Inc., a leading provider of advanced materials specializing in carbon additive solutions. In August 2020, Mill Rock Capital formed Mill Rock Packaging Partners LLC and acquired Trojan Lithograph Corporation, a provider of graphic paper packaging solutions. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting business transformation and growth in the middle market industrial sector. Mill Rock Capital champions equality of opportunity by fostering an environment that values and respects individual contributions, experiences, and perspectives. This dedication to inclusivity and excellence is fundamental to unlocking the full potential of the team and driving success across partner companies. The firm's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy recognizes that ESG issues can directly impact investment performance, guiding their investment approach to be both financially and socially profitable.
Investment Focus
- Family-owned businesses
- Owner-operators
- Founder-led companies
- Late-stage businesses with growth potential
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Mill Rock Capital invest in?
Mill Rock Capital invests in Chemicals, Services, Industrial Distribution, Transportation & Logistics, Materials & Packaging and Metals & Engineered Materials, and is based in New York, United States. Mill Rock Capital is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Mill Rock Capital invest at?
Mill Rock Capital backs companies at Growth and Buyout.
Which regions does Mill Rock Capital invest in?
Mill Rock Capital invests across United States, Canada and Mexico.
Who are the partners at Mill Rock Capital?
Team members listed for Mill Rock Capital include Christopher Whalen (Managing Partner & Co-Founder) and Adi Pekmezovic (Managing Partner & Co-Founder).
What companies has Mill Rock Capital invested in?
Mill Rock Capital's portfolio includes Asbury Carbons, Cisco Industrial Services and DRT Holdings.
How do I contact Mill Rock Capital?
Mill Rock 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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