Forged on the shop floor

There is no substitute
for experience

GET TO KNOW US

Our founders met on the shop floor of a Toyota plant decades ago, where they learned the value of operational excellence firsthand—a principle that continues to guide the entire MiddleGround Capital team. We speak the language of owners, apply deep operational expertise through our in-house Operations Team, and lead with transparency and flexibility in every transaction. We stand behind our bids, building credibility and trust with sellers and intermediaries.

Year Founded

2018

AUM

$3.85B

Equity Value Created via Automation Projects Installed

$25.85M

Portfolio Investments Made

23
Metrics as of March 2025

Partners you can rely on

Our hands-on approach, paired with strategic third-party resources, helps strengthen operations and position businesses for sale as leaders in their markets. We are active partners, directly collaborating with stakeholders at every level. You can rely on us to provide guidance when things are going well, and to get involved in times of uncertainty.

We don’t believe that a good business relationship is one where someone must lose for others to win. By finding the middle ground in every situation, we operate with transparency and respect while driving superior results.

Our Strategy
"I’ve seen how important it is to lead with transparency in every investment we make. Sellers and intermediaries know we stand behind our bids, and that credibility goes a long way in building trust. For me, one of the most rewarding parts of my career at MiddleGround is seeing early conversations turn into lasting partnerships in creating value."
RYAN MCCOMB
Managing Director, Transaction at MiddleGround Capital
"MiddleGround Capital’s commitment to hands-on operational improvement is unmatched. Through our partnership, we’ve helped implement lean manufacturing bootcamps that drive real change across their portfolio by empowering teams, standardizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement."
BANNER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Consultant to MiddleGround Capital
"Our in-house Automation Team is all about improving safety, efficiency, and equity value across our portfolio. We identify opportunities that blend effortlessly into our facilities, empowering workers and driving long-term impact. Leveraging our in-house expertise, we're building sustainable automation that will last."
MILES ANDERSON
Vice President, Automation at MiddleGround Capital
"MiddleGround brought hands-on operational expertise and a genuine commitment to helping us evolve. Their guidance helped us modernize how we manufacture, strengthen our supply chain, and make better use of data across the organization. These changes not only improved our performance but also gave us the confidence to pursue new customers and growth opportunities."
TOM BROCKLEY
CEO of Arrow Tru-Line, previous portfolio company of MiddleGround Capital

Current openings

We are always seeking top talent to support our internal teams at MiddleGround Capital or to act as executives across our portfolio companies.

Recognition

Great Place to work – great place to work-certified companies (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023)

We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year, based on survey feedback from our employees. A fee was paid for award consideration.

Top Quartile Deal Originator – Sutton Place Strategies (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022)

We have been named a top quartile originator in the $50M-$499M enterprise value range for the fourth time, based on the objective analysis of the industry conducted by SPS.

Top 50 Private Equity Firms for Executives – Falcon/CXO (2025, 2024, 2023)

For the third consecutive year, Falcon has recognized us as a top 50 firm for executives, based on feedback from 1,000+ PE backed executives.

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OUR TEAM

Operational excellence starts with our people. Meet our greatest asset: The MiddleGround team.

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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.

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CAREERS

We’re always seeking professionals who want to join a hard-working team with best-in-class benefits, that blends work-life balance and growth opportunities.

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