Morgenthaler Private Equity
Overview
Morgenthaler Private Equity (MPE) is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle-market buyouts in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on transactions with values between $25 million and $150 million and targets companies with EBITDA exceeding $5 million. MPE primarily invests in high-value manufacturing and proprietary business services sectors. Established in 2012 by former Morgenthaler Private Equity partners, MPE operates as a separate entity from Morgenthaler. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains an office in Cleveland, Ohio. MPE's investment strategy centers on partnering with entrepreneur- and family-owned businesses, as well as corporate divestitures, to drive growth and enhance shareholder value. MPE's portfolio includes companies such as Intermatic, a global energy management solutions provider, and B&E Group, a manufacturer of complex, precision-machined aerospace and defense components. The firm closed its fourth fund, MPE Partners IV, L.P., at $633 million in June 2023, reflecting strong support from existing and new investors. MPE's team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to supporting management teams in achieving substantial and sustainable improvements in growth rates, profitability, and shareholder value.
Investment Focus
- Entrepreneur-owned businesses
- Family-owned businesses
- Corporate divestitures
- High-value manufacturing
- Proprietary business services
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Morgenthaler Private Equity invest in?
Morgenthaler Private Equity invests in Business Services and Manufacturing, and is based in Massachusetts, United States. Morgenthaler Private Equity is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Morgenthaler Private Equity invest at?
Morgenthaler Private Equity backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 25M - 150M.
Which regions does Morgenthaler Private Equity invest in?
Morgenthaler Private Equity invests across United States and Canada.
What companies has Morgenthaler Private Equity invested in?
Morgenthaler Private Equity's portfolio includes Intermatic, B&E Group, dhlBOWLES, Trachte, Polytek, United Pipe & Steel, 80/20 and Appearance Technology Group.
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