Investment Summary

Midwest Mezzanine Funds, Strength Capital Partners and Northcreek Mezzanine Invest In RW Specialties

On January 31, 2020, mezzanine finance firm Midwest Mezzanine Funds, private equity firm Strength Capital Partners and Northcreek Mezzanine invested in distribution company RW Specialties

Investment Highlights
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 6th, Strength Capital Partners’ 5th and Northcreek Mezzanine’s 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 73rd, Strength Capital Partners’ 16th and Northcreek Mezzanine’s 24th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 1st, Strength Capital Partners’ 1st and Northcreek Mezzanine’s 2nd transaction in Colorado.

Investment Summary

Date 2020-01-31
Target RW Specialties
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Strength Capital Partners
Northcreek Mezzanine
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

RW Specialties

Henderson, Colorado, United States
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RW Specialties is a distributor of specialty building supplies to customers in the Mountain West region of the United States. The Company’s product offering includes deck/porch products, weatherization products, stair parts, hearth, specialty hardware, and general building products. RW Specialties was founded in 1965 and is based in Henderson, Colorado.

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Investor(S) 3

Investor

Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 73 of 82
Sector (Distribution) 6 of 6
Type (Growth Capital) 13 of 14
State (Colorado) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 73 of 82
Year (2020) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-15 Skyline

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Skyline is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of trade show displays and exhibits for a wide variety of end-users. Skyline was founded in 1980 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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2020-02-25 DCM Services

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

DCM Services is a provider of tech-enabled estate receivables management solutions and SaaS software to multiple end markets, including financial services, healthcare, utilities, telecom, and others. DCM Services was founded in 1998 and is based in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Investor

Strength Capital Partners

Birmingham, Michigan, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 450M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring or providing late stage growth capital to Midwest US based companies. Areas of interest include the manufacturing, distribution, industrial, financial services, infrastructure, and consumer products sectors. The Firm takes a hands-on investment approach, looking to use firm resources and expertise to improve operational performance. SCP will not invest in high technology or internet businesses. Strength Capital Partners has offices in Birmingham, Michigan and Cincinnati, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 21
Sector (Distribution) 5 of 6
Type (Growth Capital) 5 of 9
State (Colorado) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 16 of 21
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-20 CALco

Richmond, Illinois, United States

CALco is a vertically integrated, full-service wooden pallet manufacturer selling both new and recycled pallets to a diverse customer base throughout the Midwest. It operations include a captive hardwood sawmill and landscape mulching capabilities to monetize scrap and unusable pallets. CALco was founded in 2006 and is based in Richmond, Illinois.

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2020-04-13 Street Smart Rental

Lino Lakes, Minnesota, United States

Street Smart Rental offers short-term and long-term rental options for traffic control companies across the country and Canada. Street Smart Rental was founded in 1999 and is based in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

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DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 29
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 4
Type (Growth Capital) 4 of 7
State (Colorado) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 24 of 29
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-05 Syneo

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Syneo is a provider of manufacturing equipment, cutting tools, and services for the medical device and electronics manufacturing industries. Syneo's primary solutions serve catheter, guidewire, and minimally-invasive medical device applications. The company’s comprehensive lines of Accu-branded and Syneo Sharp products are known for delivering an unparalleled level of sharpness and precision, enhancing catheter and surgical device applications through automated handling, cutting, drilling, and precision hole-punching capabilities. Syneo was formed in 2011 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-28 Syneo

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Syneo is a provider of manufacturing equipment, cutting tools, and services for the medical device and electronics manufacturing industries. Syneo's primary solutions serve catheter, guidewire, and minimally-invasive medical device applications. The company’s comprehensive lines of Accu-branded and Syneo Sharp products are known for delivering an unparalleled level of sharpness and precision, enhancing catheter and surgical device applications through automated handling, cutting, drilling, and precision hole-punching capabilities. Syneo was formed in 2011 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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