Weller Equity Partners

Weller Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Louisville, KY, that invests in lower middle-market companies throughout the Mid-South region of the U.S. Weller focuses on companies that have talented and committed management teams and significant growth opportunities. Weller's mission is to address the capital and liquidity objectives of smaller private companies by providing flexible funding structures and private equity expertise to its owners.

Ken Berryman

Managing Partner

Dale Boden

Managing Partner

Ross Jordan

Principal

Past deals in Kentucky

Vogt Ice

Private Equity Round in 2017
Vogt Ice is a prominent manufacturer of automatic-sized ice machines, renowned for revolutionizing the commercial ice-making industry since its inception in 1938. With a foundation built on nearly 80 years of experience, the company is recognized for its energy-efficient and durable ice machines, which are trusted by customers for their long-term performance. Vogt Ice serves a diverse range of industries, including baking, chemical processing, concrete cooling, commercial food service, and thermal energy storage. Its product offerings encompass tube ice machines, turbo refrigerating machines, plate chillers, and thermal energy storage solutions, providing clients with various ice forms such as fragmented, cracked, crushed, flake, and original shapes. The company maintains an excellent reputation for quality design and responsive customer service, fostering strong relationships with its clientele.

KFI Seating

Acquisition in 2016
KFI is a manufacturer of commercial furniture based in Louisville, Kentucky. They manufacture a broad offering of tables and chairs that fit almost any seating solution for Commercial, Hospitality, Education, Government and Healthcare. Most products are manufactured or assembled right here in KY.