Northwestern Mutual Capital

Northwestern Mutual Capital LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. Founded in 1978, the firm engages in leveraged buyouts, private debt, and equity investments, with a focus on the technology sector, particularly financial technology. Northwestern Mutual Capital seeks to co-invest with middle-market private equity firms and targets companies in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $100 million in individual transactions, while also making smaller investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million in various companies. In addition to private equity, it invests in privately-placed bonds, project finance, and asset-backed securities in sectors such as industrial, financial services, and energy. Northwestern Mutual Capital is a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company, LLC, and emphasizes investments in women-founded companies.