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MiddleGround Capital Announces Firmwide Promotions
Promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and commitment to developing talent from within
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MiddleGround Capital promotes Alexander van der Have to partner
Promotion underscores firm’s expanding European strategy and strong operational capabilities across the region
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MiddleGround Capital Promotes Dinesh Vasandani to Managing Director
Lexington, KY, February 11, 2026: MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American and…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Add-On for New Eagle Platform with Acquisition of Pi Innovo
Lexington, KY, February 3, 2026: MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American and…
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MiddleGround Capital Sells Vytl Controls Group
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American and European headquartered middle-market B2B industrial…
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MiddleGround Capital Earns 5-Star Rating in 2025 PRI Assessment Across the Private Equity Module
LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in middle-market B2B…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Sale of Lindsay Precast to TJC
Lexington, KY, Dec. 17, 2025: MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American and…
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MiddleGround Capital Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Lindsay Precast
Lexington, KY, November 03, 2025: MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American and European headquartered…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Sale of Arrow Tru-Line to the Chamberlain Group
MiddleGround announced that it has completed the sale of its portfolio company Arrow Tru-Line, an independent manufacturer and supplier of structurally critical…
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MiddleGround Capital Appoints Investment Banking Veteran Tim Curley as Managing Director of Exits & Realizations
MiddleGround announced the appointment of Tim Curley as Managing Director, Tim will focus on exits and realizations across the portfolio.
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MiddleGround Capital Announces Seven Promotions Across Multiple Offices
MiddleGround Capital announced that it has promoted seven of its professionals to more senior positions within the firm. The individuals serve in…
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MiddleGround Capital Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Arrow Tru-Line to the Chamberlain Group, a Blackstone Portfolio Company
MiddleGround announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Arrow Tru-Line, an independent manufacturer and supplier of…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Add-On for its Xtrac Platform with Acquisition of Zoerkler
MiddleGround has acquired Zoerkler GmbH & Co KG, an Austria-based manufacturer of high-performance transmission components for various industries, and will integrate it…
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MiddleGround Capital Promotes Jordan Gabbert to Head of Investor Relations
MiddleGround Capital announced Jordan Gabbert's promotion to Head of Investor Relations. She will continue working from the Lexington office, overseeing investor engagement…
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MiddleGround Capital Hires Private Equity Industry Veteran Jonathan La as Chief Financial Officer
MiddleGround Capital announced the hiring of Jonathan La as Chief Financial Officer. Based in the New York office, he will oversee all…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Acquisition of STEMMER IMAGING AG
Ventrifossa BidCo AG, controlled by MiddleGround Capital, announced the completion of its voluntary takeover of STEMMER IMAGING AG, a leading provider of…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Add-On Acquisition of GMS Instruments Through its PVI Holdings Platform
MiddleGround’s Europe team completes Mobility Thesis investment in UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance electric motors and inverters.
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MiddleGround Completes the L.S. Starrett Company Transaction
The L.S. Starrett Company today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with an affiliate of MiddleGround Capital, an operationally focused…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Acquisition of Spain-Based Global Engineering Service Provider IT8
MiddleGround Capital announced that it has acquired IT8, a leading independent engineering services company offering mechanical, electrical, programming, and construction services.
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MiddleGround Capital Closes $440 Million Continuation Vehicle to Combine Castle Metals and Banner Industries
MiddleGround Capital today announced the successful closing of MiddleGround Carbon CV, L.P., a single asset continuation vehicle with approximately $440 million in…
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MiddleGround Capital Hires Christopher Speight as Partner
MiddleGround Capital announced that Christopher Speight has joined Middleground Capital as a Partner. Chris will be based in the firm’s Lexington, KY…
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MiddleGround Capital’s European Office Makes First Platform Acquisition with Close of Xtrac
MiddleGround Capital announced that its European office has completed its first platform acquisition with the purchase of Xtrac, the leading manufacturer and…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires A.M. Castle & Co. Targeting Capital Raise for SPV
MiddleGround Capital announced it has acquired A.M. Castle & Co., a leading provider of metals, services, and supply chain solutions serving industrial…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes First Add-On for its Megatech Platform with Acquisition of Advantage Metal Products
MiddleGround Capital has acquired Advantage Metal Products, a provider of high-precision metal products, as an add-on for its Megatech platform.
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Megatech
MiddleGround Capital has acquired Megatech, a new digital manufacturing platform investment focused on computerized numerical control machining of highly-complex, highly-precise, low volume…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Add-on Acquisition of Dutchland Inc. for Its Lindsay Precast Platform
MiddleGround Capital has acquired Dutchland Inc., a leading manufacturer and installer of precast concrete tanks across the water and wastewater treatment market.
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires SixAxis
MiddleGround Capital announced the acquisition of SixAxis, LLC, a market leading provider of highly engineered, compliance-driven safety equipment solutions across diverse end…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires HLC
MiddleGround Capital has acquired HLC, Inc., a leading distributor of bicycle parts and accessories.
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires PVI Holdings, Inc.
MiddleGround Capital has acquired PVI Holdings, a market leading flow control distributor focused on serving MRO applications across marine, chemical, downstream energy,…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Fourth Add-On Acquisition of TMG Performance Products for Its Race Winning Brands Platform
MiddleGround Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition TMG Performance Products through its platform Race Winning Brands. TMG is a designer, manufacturer…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Third Add-on Acquisition of Haltech for Its Race Winning Brands Platform
MiddleGround Capital announces the acquisition Haltech Engine Management Systems through its platform Race Winning Brands. Haltech is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Third Add-on for Its Alco Platform With Acquisition of Teale Machine Company
MiddleGround Capital announces the acquisition of Teale Machine Company through its portfolio company Alco Manufacturing Corporation.
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Second Add-on for Acquisition of TPT Solutions For Its Race Winning Brands Platform
MiddleGround Capital announces the acquisition TPT Solutions by its platform Race Winning Brands. TPT goes to market under three market-leading brands—TransGo, RevMax…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Race Winning Brands
MiddleGround Capital announces it has acquired Race Winning Brands, a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket and powersports aftermarket…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Second Add-On for Its Alco Platform with Acquisition of Kaddis
MiddleGround Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Kaddis Manufacturing Corporation through its portfolio company Alco Manufacturing Corporation. Kaddis is a…
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MiddleGround Capital Completes Third Add-On For Its Banner Platform with Acquisition of National Kwikmetal Services
MiddleGround Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of National Kwikmetal Services, a specialty metal services provider focused on small to medium…
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MiddleGround Acquires Lindsay Precast, Its Third Infrastructure Acquisition
MiddleGround Capital announces the acquisition of Lindsay Precast, a designer and manufacturer of engineered precast concrete structures for water/wastewater, utility, solar, transportation,…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Plasman Holdings, Its Third Automotive Platform in 14 Months
MiddleGround Capital is excited to announce it has acquired Plasman Holdings, a single-source solutions provider to automotive original equipment manufacturers for exterior…
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Shiloh Industries, a Portfolio Company of MiddleGround Capital, Acquires Two US Automotive Facilities From Benteler
MiddleGround Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of two automotive facilities from Benteler International by its portfolio company Shiloh Industries.
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Arrow Tru-Line, Inc.
MiddleGround Capital is excited to announce it has acquired Arrow Tru-Line, Inc, an independent manufacturer and supplier of overhead garage door hardware…
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MiddleGround Capital Raises Over $1 Billion, Less Than Two Years After Raising Its $460 Million Debut Fund, Increasing AUM to $1.9 Billion
MiddleGround Partners II, a continuation of the firm’s core strategy, and its affiliated parallel funds have closed with a total of $800…
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Justin W. Steil joins MiddleGround Capital as Managing Director
Justin W. Steil joins MiddleGround as a Managing Director on the Investment Team.
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MiddleGround Capital Closes on $736 Million for Its Current Fund Offerings, Buoyed by Strong Demand From Existing LPs
MiddleGround Capital closes on $736 million for its current fund offerings, buoyed by strong demand from existing LPs.
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MiddleGround Capital Protecting Workers’ Safety and Ensuring Business Continuity in 2020
How Kentucky-based MiddleGround Capital worked with its manufacturing portfolio companies to protect workers’ safety and ensure business continuity in 2020.
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MiddleGround Capital Adds to EDSCO Fasteners with Acquisition of Attala Steel Industries
MiddleGround Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Attala Steel Industries through its portfolio company EDSCO Fasteners, which MiddleGround acquired in…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Shiloh Industries, Inc.
MiddleGround Capital announced today that it has acquired majority ownership of Shiloh Industries, Inc. This is MiddleGround’s seventh platform acquisition made from…
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PRI Confirms MiddleGround Capital as First Sub $1 Billion AUM Industrial Focused Signatory
United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) confirms MiddleGround Capital as First Sub $1 billion AUM industrial focused signatory
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MiddleGround Capital Adds to its Alco Platform with Acquisition of Manth-Brownell
MiddleGround Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Manth-Brownell through its portfolio company Alco Manufacturing Corporation, which MiddleGround acquired in July…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Dura Automotive Systems
MiddleGround Capital announced today that it has acquired majority ownership of Dura Automotive Systems from Bardin Hill Investment Partners. This is MiddleGround’s…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Supra Alloys and EDGE International
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a private equity firm that makes control investments in North American middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies,…
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2020 Best Places to Work in Kentucky: MiddleGround Capital
16th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Award Winners Announced
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires EDSCO Fasteners
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a private equity firm that makes control investments in North American middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies,…
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MiddleGround Capital Closes Fund I Above Hard Cap at $459.5 Million
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a private equity firm that makes control investments in business-to-business (“B2B”) industrial and specialty distribution companies..
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Steel Craft, Hartford Finishing and Capitol Stampings
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a private equity firm that makes control investments in business-to-business (“B2B”) industrial and specialty distribution companies in the North…
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Peterson Spring
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a new private equity firm that makes control investments in business-to-business (“B2B”) industrial and specialty distribution companies in the…
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MiddleGround hires ex-FO exec Paras for business development
MiddleGround Capital, a spinout from Monomoy Capital, hired Christen Paras, an executive from family office CoBe Capital, to run business development, according…
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MiddleGround Capital Invests in Banner Industries
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a private equity firm that makes control investments in North American middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies,…
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MiddleGround Capital Announces its Formation; Closes First Transaction
Lexington, KY, JANUARY 07, 2019: Co-founders John Stewart, Lauren Mulholland and Scot Duncan today announced the formation of MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), a…
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MiddleGround Capital’s 2026 Sustainability Report
At MiddleGround Capital, we believe the businesses we own can operate responsibly and perform well together, and that one doesn’t have to…
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Q&A: Ryan McComb on What’s Shaping Industrial M&A Through the End of 2026
Ryan McComb, Managing Director at MiddleGround Capital shares why industrial M&A is regaining momentum in select sectors while staying selective on price…
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The State of Private Equity and Industrial Manufacturing – John Stewart of MiddleGround Capital on Bloomberg Radio
John Stewart, Founding and Managing Partner at MiddleGround Capital, joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss the state of private equity, reshoring's impact on…
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Automation and the Future of U.S. Manufacturing | John Stewart MiddleGround Capital
John Stewart of MiddleGround Capital outlines why automation is essential for U.S. industrial manufacturers facing labor shortages, tariffs, and reshoring pressures.
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2025 Year in Review | MiddleGround Capital
2025 was a year that tested our discipline, sharpened our focus, and reinforced our commitment to the strategy we have built since…
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What It Takes to Scale a Business | Executive Sessions Podcast
In this episode of Executive Sessions, Jane Sidebottom, Founder of AMK, a strategy and growth consulting firm serving industrial manufacturers, and Phil Arra,…
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Staying Plugged in on the Shop Floor | Executive Sessions Podcast
In this episode of Executive Sessions, John Stewart, MiddleGround Capital’s Founding and Managing Partner, sits down with Scot Duncan, MiddleGround Founding Partner and…
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Bridging the Gap Between Purchasing and Sales | Executive Sessions Podcast
In this episode of Executive Sessions, John Stewart, MiddleGround Capital’s Founding and Managing Partner, joins industry experts John Miller and Victor Roos to…
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Podcast: executive sessions – developing strong teams – data, transparency, and genuine connection
Kelly Myers and Greg Ramfos explore one of the most essential and complex aspects of...
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Lifting Without Leverage | John Stewart MiddleGround Capital | PEI Q&A
In a Q&A with PEI, our Founding & Managing Partner, John Stewart, shares how MiddleGround...
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Podcast: executive sessions – cobots, culture, and combating the manufacturing labor shortage
Paul O'Brien and Miles Anderson discuss how to tackle one of the most pressing issues...
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Private Equity in US and European Manufacturing | John Stewart MiddleGround Capital | PREQIN Q&A
In a Q&A with Preqin First Close, our Founding & Managing Partner, John Stewart, outlines...
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2025 Sustainability Report
A summary of our 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting our ESG strategy, operational impact across the...
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Midyear Q&A: Ryan McComb on What’s Driving Industrial M&A
In a Midyear Q&A, our Managing Director, Ryan McComb shares insights on the evolving landscape of...
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Good Jobs in US Manufacturing
In a tight labor market, manufacturers need more than just competitive pay—they need to offer...
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Optimizing Operations in Industrial Manufacturing Portcos | John Stewart MiddleGround Capital
With shifting trade policies and rising geopolitical risk, our Founding & Managing Partner, John Stewart,...
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Podcast: executive sessions – successfully merging companies & cultures
Ryan McComb and Dan Stoettner discuss the strategy, challenges, and cultural alignment behind the merger of...
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Turning Tariffs into Opportunity | John Stewart MiddleGround Capital
With tariff turmoil and supply chains under pressure, our Founding & Managing Partner, John Stewart,...
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Engaging Your Entire Firm in Business Development Efforts
Our Head of North American Business Development, Dyana Baurley, shares her tips for building a...
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Podcast: executive sessions – practical automation for manufacturers
John Dotson and Miles Anderson discuss how automation is transforming the manufacturing industry, addressing labor...
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2024 Year in Review
2024 was a year that tested our resilience, challenged our creativity, and reinforced the strength...
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Podcast: executive sessions – marketing – the key to winning new business
Nate Wheeler and Leanne Walmsley discuss essential B2B marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of digital...
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Lessons from a Junior Business Development Professional
Our Business Development Associate, Graham Sparks, shares lessons from his early career on how to...
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Podcast: executive sessions – bringing innovation to market
John Stewart and Steve Myers discuss creating product innovations that solve customer problems and bringing...
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Podcast: executive sessions – changing careers from auto to rail
Bill Krueger discusses career transitions between manufacturing sectors, sharing insights from his experience in automotive...
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Podcast: executive sessions – infrastructure today
Ryan McComb and David Walden discuss trends and challenges in the infrastructure market, focusing on...
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Deal Sourcing in a Down Market: Tips for Building a Take-Private Strategy
Our Head of North American Business Development, Dyana Baurley, shares her top tips for building...
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Podcast: executive sessions – building a successful workforce
Ron Lindsay and Tom Brockley discuss strategies for building and retaining a successful workforce amid...
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Podcast: executive sessions – cutting energy usage in manufacturing
Jason Jacob and Madelyn Tutewiler discuss practical approaches to cutting energy usage in manufacturing.
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2024 Sustainability Report: Our Commitment to ESG
A summary of our 2024 Sustainability Report including our values, culture, philanthropic activity, and portfolio...
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Podcast: executive sessions – crafting success in complex projects
Scot Duncan and Zach Jackson discuss building diverse and resilient teams, managing cross-functional teams, and...
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Podcast: executive sessions – maximizing manufacturing with technology
Scot Duncan and Stan Stanford discuss the importance of simple technological solutions, bridging the experience...
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Podcast: executive sessions – demystifying private equity for business owners
David Bookbinder and Dyana Baurley discuss private equity as a liquidity strategy, factors making a...
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Podcast: executive sessions – reflecting on our success with John Stewart
John Stewart and Sean Mooney discuss John’s unconventional journey from the factory floor to private...
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Buyouts: Unlocking Value Through Automation
The key to successful automation is in relying on, and integrating, the people that make...
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Podcast: executive sessions – AI opportunities and risks
John Stewart and Dr. Simon Sheather discuss AI opportunities, dangers, and its role in manufacturing...
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2023 Year in Review
2023 was another transformative year and we’d like to reflect on the journey we’ve taken...
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Cost Savings While Switching to Renewable Energy
Arrow-Tru Line switched to 100% renewable energy, with an estimated savings of $240,000.
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Supply Chain World: The Convergence of Reshoring and Solar Energy
Ryan McComb shares his perspective on the convergence of reshoring and the solar energy market,...
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Podcast: executive sessions – UAW Strike
John Stewart and Justin Steil discuss the United Auto Workers Strike, the new normal in...
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Private Equity International: A Q&A with our Mobility Thesis Lead
Driving Towards Opportunity in Mobility. Electrification and other tailwinds mean that investors can access a...
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Manufacturing Tomorrow: Automation Solutions in Mid-Size Manufacturing
The Vice President of our Automation Team, Miles Anderson, speaks with Manufacturing Tomorrow about identifying,...
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Case Study: Measuring and Lowering Carbon Emissions with Gravity Climate
Our motto is “Leaving the world better than we found it,” and ESG initiatives have...
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Podcast: executive sessions – 2023 economic retrospective
John Stewart and Dr. Mike Clark discuss the 2023 economic status, resurgence in US manufacturing,...
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Private Equity International Roundtable: Facing a Stalemate
The region's mid-market private equity firms are being even more selective at a time when...
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Podcast: executive sessions – equity abroad
John Stewart, Alex Van Der Have, and Anthony Denaix discuss European expansion, the importance of...
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Meet our Mobility Thesis
An overview of our mobility thesis and the trends that define it.
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2023 Sustainability Report
A summary of our 2023 Sustainability Report including our values, culture, philanthropic activity, awards, and...
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Podcast: executive sessions – operational bootcamp 101
John Stewart and David Stewart discuss building bootcamps, creating cooperative change, lean manufacturing standardization, and...
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Podcast: executive sessions – the ABCs of ESG
Madelyn Tutewiler and Mike Bridge discuss the importance of ESG in businesses and implementing ESG...
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So, You Want to Get Into Private Equity Business Development…
Our Head of North American Business Development, Dyana Baurley, shares her top tips for breaking...
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MiddleGround Made: Dura/Shiloh
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit DURA/Shiloh, a leading manufacturer of lightweight automotive...
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Podcast: executive sessions – automotive today
John Stewart and Tyler May discuss factors driving electrification and autonomous vehicles, the shift from...
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Podcast: executive sessions – on the shop floor
Alicia Motomura and Jordan Gabbert discuss respecting shop floor employees and adding value for employee...
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MiddleGround Made: SixAxis
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit SixAxis, LLC, a leading manufacturer of OSHA,...
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MiddleGround Made: Banner Medical/Edge International
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit Banner Industries, a leading manufacturer of metal...
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Hiring At MiddleGround
Amplifying Returns Through Talent with Kristen Baily of MiddleGround Capital
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MiddleGround Capital Announces Opening of European Office
MiddleGround Capital announces the launch of its European office, alongside hires to lead the new...
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MiddleGround Capital Announces Promotions and New Partners
MiddleGround has promoted several of its team members to Partner and C-Level positions.
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MiddleGround Made: Plasman
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit Plasman, a leading global manufacturer of bumpers/fascia,...
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Private Equity International: Ready For Action
The ability to scale up and down the deal size spectrum through co-investment allows for...
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MiddleGround Made: Attala Steel
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit Attala Steel, a leading provider of high-quality,...
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MiddleGround Made: Race Winning Brands
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit Race Winning Brands, a leading manufacturer and...
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Private Equity International: Chain Reaction
Scot Duncan discusses the primary challenges facing mid-market industrial companies, including supply chain disruption, labor...
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Manufacturing Today: The Industry Insider
MiddleGround Capital combines industry expertise with a commitment to ESG. The firm’s operationally focused approach...
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MiddleGround Made: ALCO
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit ALCO, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic connectors...
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MiddleGround Made: Arrow TruLine
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit Arrow Tru-Line, Inc (ATL), a leading manufacturer...
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MiddleGround Made: NKS
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit National Kwikmetal Service (NKS), a leading specialty...
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PRI: Special Report: Private Equity In Motorsports
The motorsports industry is experiencing financial growth, with private equity firms investing in performance brands...
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MiddleGround Made: Lindsay Precast
On this episode of MiddleGround Made, we visit Lindsay Precast, a leading designer and manufacturer...
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Buyouts: Deal Activity Booms Despite Challenges
Last year saw record levels of manufacturing and industrial sector dealmaking and 2022 has started...
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MiddleGround Named Top Innovator by BluWave
MiddleGround Capital has been recognized as "Top Innovator of the Year" by BluWave, earning a...
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MiddleGround Named 2022 Best Places to Work
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, KYSHRM, and ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company have announced the 100...
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2021: Year in Review
MiddleGround reflects on our biggest accomplishments of the past year and talk about where we're...
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MiddleGround Portfolio Company Bus Tour
Earlier this year, the entire team at Middleground hopped on a bus to experience our...
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PE Hub: MiddleGround Accelerates Auto-Industry Investments
MiddleGround Capital is capitalizing on rapid changes in the auto industry with strategic investments.
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Buyouts: Putting Data, Branding, and Creativity at the Heart of Sourcing
Prioritizing data and process in sourcing has played out well through the past 18 months,...
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Investors & Operators: Lauren Mulholland
In this episode of 51 Labs' podcast, Investors & Operators, Lauren Mulholland, Founding Partner, sits...
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Buyouts: Value Creation via ESG
The focus on ESG is growing, yet few lower middle-market private equity fund managers have...
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How Can Private Equity Help Manufacturers?
John Stewart and Scot Duncan discuss MiddleGround’s strategies for navigating COVID-19, including workforce safety, supply...
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Private Equity Fast Pitch: Lauren Mulholland
In this episode of Northstar’s Private Equity Fast Pitch podcast, Lauren sits down with Jeff...
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SPS Source Talks: Christen Paras
In this episode of Sutton Place Strategies' Source Talks, MiddleGround's Head of Business Development, Christen...
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Who Is John Stewart?
John Stewart, co-founder of MiddleGround Capital, shares lessons from his career at Toyota, his transition...
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Now the real work starts
Lauren Mulholland talks about co-founding MiddleGround Capital 18 months ago without an income and with...
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Office to Shop Floor
At MiddleGround, we strive for continuous improvement. Hear about our first Boot Camp at Steel...
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Small Wins
Like life, business is full of small wins. John Poff discusses the importance of teaching...
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Why We’re Different
At MiddleGround Capital, we set our sights on creating something different, leveraging unique backgrounds to...
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Take Initiative
Brittany transformed Alco's training process within 6 months by identifying gaps and presenting solutions, leading...
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Team Golf Outing in Kentucky
At MiddleGround Capital, we use technology to stay connected, but nothing beats quality face time.
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Welcome to Steel Craft
MiddleGround Capital is advancing the future of manufacturing, proudly carrying forward Steel Craft's vision and...
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Town Hall
Post-acquisition, we build trust through town halls with every employee, addressing concerns and explaining our...
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Kaizen Manufacturing in Action
At MiddleGround Capital, simple standards and basic processes lead to significant improvements.
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Our Portfolio Companies Inspire Us
The Founder of Steel Craft emphasizes the importance of family culture. MiddleGround aims to uphold...
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Empowering Workers
MiddleGround Capital values hands-on experience and continuous improvement, empowering employees to boost confidence and efficiency.
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New American Manufacturing Worker
The manufacturing worker seeks involvement in process improvements, making their input essential for success.
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Team Celebration
From a playroom office in 2018 to closing three deals and moving to Soho, MiddleGround...
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ALCO’s Mama Wolf Leads the Pack
Meet Britany Dittmer, a creative production manager overseeing 100 people and driving innovation in American...
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Women in Private Equity
To attract more women to private equity, we need to focus on mentorship, peer support,...
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Welcome to Alco
At MiddleGround Capital, employees and Operating Professionals create value on the shop floor.
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STRATEGY
We invest in strong companies and help transform them into manufacturing market leaders through a relentless focus on operational excellence.
PORTFOLIO
The MiddleGround Portfolio consists of partners in the lower middle market - in the US and Europe with EBITDA between $15 million and $100 million.
ESG
MiddleGround embeds ESG into every investment and ownership practice, leading proactively with accountability through UNPRI principles.