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Diversified Fall Protection, headquartered in Westlake, OH, is a portfolio company of North Branch Capital that is a designer and manufacturer of engineered fall protection systems for regulatory driven, mission critical safety applications and a value-added distributor of metal framings, fittings and hardware safety and industrial applications. The Company’s in-house capabilities include engineering, fabrication, installation, … Continued

 – 2025 – Year in Review Midwest Mezzanine Funds continued its strong momentum in 2025, achieving numerous accomplishments thanks to the unwavering support of our independent sponsors, private equity funds, family offices, management teams, limited partners, and financing partners. Their continued partnership was essential to our progress and success throughout the year. ​​ Key Accomplishments Successfully … Continued

Bay West, headquartered in St. Paul, MN, is a portfolio company of The White Oak Group and a leading, full-spectrum provider of environmental services. The company offers a diversified suite of capabilities, including environmental consulting, remediation services, munitions and explosives removal, and industrial cleaning. Bay West serves a broad customer base across both the public … Continued

Elliott Linsley Managing Director elinsley@mmfcapital.com Jim Fox Director jfox@mmfcapital.com Jason Vandermyde Vice President jvandermyde@mmfcapital.com William Lump CFO wlump@mmfcapital.com   Midwest Mezzanine Funds is pleased to announce the promotions of Elliott Linsley to Managing Director, Jim Fox to Director, and Jason Vandermyde to Vice President. Elliott joined Midwest as a Vice President in 2015.  Prior to Midwest, … Continued

Vapor Systems Technologies (“VST”), headquartered in Springboro, OH, is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of vapor recovery and fuel dispensing solutions for gasoline dispensing facilities. Since its founding in 1990, VST has been at the forefront of the retail fuel dispensing industry, providing products engineered to protect the environment and consumers by reducing harmful … Continued

Midwest Mezzanine Welcomes ~ Vanessa Bravo ~ Small Business Investing Scholars Program Summer Intern Midwest Mezzanine is pleased to introduce our new summer intern, Vanessa Bravo, a participant in the Small Business Investing Scholars Program. Vanessa joins us from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business where she is a rising junior studying Finance. She is … Continued

Valley Lighting, headquartered in Linthicum Heights, MD, is a full-service provider of advanced lighting and shading solutions for complex commercial construction and renovation projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The company collaborates closely with electrical contractors, general contractors, and facility owners to design and deliver tailored systems that meet the unique demands of each project. Valley … Continued

Quiltcraft Industries, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a premier provider of custom-designed, manufactured, and installed window treatments and bedding solutions for the hospitality industry. With decades of experience, the Company offers a comprehensive range of products, including drapes, roller shades, Roman shades, top treatments, bedding, and pillows, catering to the unique needs of commercial properties.  … Continued

– 2024 – Year in Review Midwest Mezzanine Funds reached new heights in 2024 thanks to the continued support of our network of independent sponsors, private equity funds, family offices, management teams, limited partners, and financing partners. During the year, Midwest Mezzanine successfully raised its seventh fund, closed 4 new platform investments, 6 add-on acquisitions, … Continued

                                 *Photo from MMF Annual Investors Meeting in Knoxville, TN Chicago, IL – Midwest Mezzanine Funds (“Midwest Mezzanine”), a leading junior capital firm dedicated to investing across the lower middle market, announced today the successful final close of Midwest Mezzanine Fund … Continued

  Headquartered in Chippewa Falls, WI, Chippewa Concrete Services (“Chippewa”) is a leading specialty concrete contractor for critical roadway, street, and highway infrastructure in northwest Wisconsin and surrounding areas. Since its founding in 1979, Chippewa has built a reputation as the most reliable and efficient specialty concrete construction company in its market, supporting the state … Continued

  Integra Testing Services is a leading provider of certified testing/adjusting/balancing (TAB), and other similar facility testing services for the commercial HVAC market. Integra has quickly become one of the largest TAB firms in the U.S. and also offers an array of complementary testing services such as air exchange and pressure testing for joint commissioning … Continued

Headquartered in Irondale, AL, Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. (“Black Creek”) is a provider of fully integrated facility control services and proprietary public safety software to high security corrections environments. The Company also provides contracted annual support services that are sold to customers in conjunction with the implementation of these systems within a municipal jail. … Continued

Chicago, IL – Midwest Mezzanine Funds (“Midwest Mezzanine”) is pleased to announce the successful first close of its seventh fund, Midwest Mezzanine Fund VII SBIC, L.P. (“Fund VII SBIC”), at $240 million of investable capital. We are targeting $250 million of investable capital for Fund VII SBIC and anticipating a final closing later in 2024. Fund VII SBIC has been licensed … Continued

  Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, Automotive Color & Supply Corp. is a leading value-added distributor of automotive and industrial paint, coatings, primers, and related products throughout the Midwest. The Company sells its products to a wide range of industries, including collision repair, industrial paint applications, commercial vehicle painting, and automotive manufacturing, among others.   … Continued

  Headquartered in Troy, VA, Spire Collective is a leading designer and engineer of products for outdoor gear storage and garage organization. The Company sells their award-winning e-commerce brands, StoreYourBoard and Teal Triangle, to outdoor sports enthusiasts and homeowners throughout the United States and Internationally. Spire Collective takes pride in delivering smart solutions through innovative … Continued

  Headquartered in Murfreesboro, NC, Metal Tech is a premier one-stop-shop provider of equipment maintenance and repair services to diverse industries such as pulp and paper, steel, chemical, signage, food and beverage, and broader industrial sectors in the Mid-Atlantic region. Metal Tech employs a unique dual-service approach offering customers its services both in-field and through … Continued

  Headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, Foundation Dental Partners is a dental support organization which was founded with the goal of providing doctor-owners with a unique, dentist-friendly partnership alternative. Foundation provides a range of administrative and support services to multiple dental practices with a primary focus on the Southeastern U.S.   Midwest Mezzanine invested subordinated debt … Continued

Headquartered in Savage, MN, Stealth Manufacturing manufactures burner tubes, tubing and pipe, and various other parts that serve as critical components primarily for the hearth and commercial cooking equipment end markets. The Company’s products are also used in a variety of other commercial gas appliances including boilers, washers & dryers, and HVAC. Stealth Manufacturing utilizes … Continued

  Headquartered in Pell City, AL, Alcrete Industries is a manufacturer of precast concrete products used primarily in water infrastructure applications, including stormwater drainage, stormwater treatment, and wastewater infrastructure. Precast products manufactured by the Company include catch basins, sanitary manholes, pump stations, valve vaults, box culverts, and inlets.  Alcrete Industries’ products are purchased primarily by … Continued

  Headquartered in Carol Stream, IL, Prince Industries is a globally integrated contract manufacturer of precision machined and custom fabricated parts for a wide variety of industries and applications. Precision machine capabilities include milling, turning, precision grinding, honing and assembly. Customer fabrication capabilities include laser cutting, forming, welding and powder coating/painting. Lastly, the Company offers … Continued

  Headquartered in Frederick, CO, Western States Reclamation is a specialty environmental services and civil contracting company that provides land reclamation services, landscape and irrigation services, and is considered a subject matter expert on aerial fire restoration services to public and private clients. WSR restores land and critical waterways to their natural state following disturbances … Continued

  Headquartered in Chandler, AZ, Imagine Technology Group is a managed technology service provider offering a comprehensive single point of contact solution for office technology needs. The Company specializes in providing copy and print equipment sales, managed print services, and IT services to customers throughout Arizona. Midwest Mezzanine, Eagle Private Capital, and Parkway Capital each … Continued

  The Midwest Mezzanine team is grateful to our partners for a successful 2021. We closed 7 new platform investments, 5 add-on acquisitions, and 6 exits. Heading into 2022, Midwest Mezzanine reached a new milestone of investing over $1 billion of junior capital in more than 130 portfolio companies. In addition, 2022 will mark our 30th … Continued

Century Drill & Tool is a Green Bay, WI based distributor of power tool accessories with a history dating back to the mid-20th century. Their reputation of superb service and high-quality products at a value price has earned them respect in the industry among professionals and DIYers alike. Century’s products can be found in many … Continued

Headquartered in Elkridge, MD, ICAT Logistics is a leading agency-based global freight forwarder providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions, including the import and export of domestic and international freight by air, ocean or truck, along with customs and compliance management, customs brokerage and other specialty services. Midwest Mezzanine and Lightspring Capital Partners invested subordinated debt … Continued

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Rackmount Solutions is a leading distributor of off-the-shelf, custom, and niche server racks, enclosures, and cabinets, power and connectivity solutions, and cooling and airflow management systems. Midwest Mezzanine invested subordinated debt and equity to support Baymark Partners in the acquisition of Rackmount.