Northcreek Mezzanine
Overview
Northcreek Mezzanine is a Cincinnati-based private equity firm specializing in mezzanine debt and equity investments for lower middle-market companies across the United States. Founded in 2010, the firm is licensed as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) and manages multiple funds totaling over $250 million. Northcreek focuses on providing customized financial solutions to support acquisitions, growth initiatives, recapitalizations, refinancings, and market or product expansions. The firm's investment strategy targets non-control mezzanine debt and equity co-investments in U.S. companies with revenues of at least $5 million and EBITDA of at least $1 million. Investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $12 million, with an average of approximately $6.7 million. Northcreek's team has deep expertise in the credit markets, having invested in hundreds of lower middle-market companies throughout their careers, providing senior, mezzanine debt, and equity. Their competitive edge lies in their track record of working closely with partners to execute and close transactions quickly and efficiently, and their reputation for being quick to action, fair, thoughtful, interested, and patient throughout the underwriting and investment period. Since its inception, Northcreek has invested in over 90 companies across various industries, demonstrating a strong commitment to partnering with financial sponsors, independent sponsors, search fund sponsors, and directly with private companies. The firm's flexible approach and reliable execution have established it as a trusted financial partner in the lower middle-market sector.
Investment Focus
- Revenue: At least $5.0 Million
- EBITDA: At least $1.0 Million
- Investment Size: $1.0 - $12.0 Million (Avg. $6.7MM)
- Time to Maturity: 3 – 5 Years
- Purpose: Acquisitions, Growth, Recapitalizations, Refinancings, Market/Product Expansion
- Company Characteristics: Strong management, diversified revenues, history of profitability, acquisition or organic growth opportunities
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Northcreek Mezzanine invest in?
Northcreek Mezzanine invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Industrial Manufacturing, and is based in Ohio, United States. Northcreek Mezzanine is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Northcreek Mezzanine invest at?
Northcreek Mezzanine backs companies at Growth, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 12M.
Which regions does Northcreek Mezzanine invest in?
Northcreek Mezzanine invests across United States.
What companies has Northcreek Mezzanine invested in?
Northcreek Mezzanine's portfolio includes Pre Brands, All Claims, Pro-Tek Vaults, Panek Precision, Pinnacle Paving and Sealing, Chemlock Nutrition, Triangle Sign Services and Ag Solutions Group.
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