Strength Capital Partners

Overview

Strength Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Birmingham, Michigan, focusing on investments in lower middle-market companies throughout the United States. The firm primarily targets businesses with EBITDA ranging from $4 million to $25 million, emphasizing sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, infrastructure, and industrial services. Strength Capital seeks opportunities for industrial consolidation, aiming to grow and diversify platform companies through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Founded in 2000 by managing partners Mark McCammon and Mike Bergeron, Strength Capital has expanded from a two-person operation to a twelve-person team with offices in Birmingham, MI; Cincinnati, OH; and Denver, CO. The firm's investment approach centers on creating value for stakeholders by investing in high-returning assets that generate sustainable performance over a long-term investment horizon. Strength Capital's core strategy involves industrial consolidation, where they seek to grow and diversify their platform companies through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Over the years, Strength Capital has built a diverse portfolio, completing 89 deals across 35 portfolio companies. The firm has realized $802 million in investment gains to date and has achieved a net internal rate of return (IRR) of 15.8% across all investments since inception. Notable investments include the acquisition of Kelchner, Inc., a leading provider of excavation and civil construction services in Southwest Ohio, and the High Friction Surface Treatment Division of DeAngelo Contracting Services LLC. Additionally, Strength Capital's portfolio company, Western States Reclamation, has combined with Naranjo Civil Constructors to enhance its market presence. The firm's commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth continues to drive its success in the private equity landscape. Strength Capital's investment philosophy is rooted in identifying and focusing on the useful, managing risk carefully, and believing that operational excellence is indispensable. The firm takes pride in working effectively with others and in empowering and motivating its partners. With a track record of successful investments and a commitment to value creation, Strength Capital Partners remains a significant player in the private equity sector, dedicated to building strong teams and unlocking value in underperforming or overlooked businesses.