Norwest Equity Partners

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a prominent private equity firm founded in 1961. NEP specializes in investing equity capital in established middle-market companies across various sectors, including agriculture, business services, consumer products, distribution, industrials, and healthcare. The firm focuses on companies with proven business models capable of generating profits and has extensive experience in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings, particularly in founder and family-owned businesses. NEP typically targets investment sizes ranging from $30 million to over $250 million, aiming to partner with companies that demonstrate strong potential for growth and industry leadership. Currently, NEP is investing from its latest fund, which has a total capital commitment of $1.6 billion.

Harry Alappat

Associate

Anthony Armand

Partner

Tony Armand

Partner

Carter Balfour

Partner

Will Borwege

Associate

Jared Brown

Managing Director

John Brownschidle

Vice President

Bailey DeMets

Associate

Laura Hacker Dorsch

Principal

Danny Fox

Principal

Eric Frueh

Vice President

Shani Graber

Managing Director

John Hogan

Partner

Tim Kuehl

Partner

Beth Lesniak

Managing Director

Parker Loving

Vice President

Matt Mitan

Senior Associate

Parker Montgomery

Senior Associate

Michael Orke

Associate

David Ropp

Operating Partner

Todd Solow

Partner

Jason Sondell

Managing Director

Sean Stevens

Partner

Josh Stiefel

Associate

Mark Thom

Operating Partner

Tyrus Williams

Associate

Austin Wilson

Vice President

Past deals in Furniture

Thibaut

Private Equity Round in 2021
Thibaut Inc. designs and manufactures wallcoverings, coordinating print fabrics, embroideries, and woven upholstery fabrics for homes and other projects. The company also provides wallpaper and fabric services for special projects. It offers its products through interior designers, trade-only showrooms, and retail stores in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey with warehouses in Newark, New Jersey; and London, England. Thibaut Inc. is a former subsidiary of RPM International Inc.

Arteriors Home

Private Equity Round in 2019
Arteriors Home is a furniture company that specializes in the manufacture of decorative lighting, furniture, wall decor, and accessories for both residential and commercial interior designers. The company emphasizes the importance of material, texture, scale, and finish in its products, ensuring high-quality offerings that cater to the needs of its clientele. By utilizing a diverse network of sales channels, Arteriors Home aims to provide consumers with innovative products at competitive prices, enhancing the overall design experience.

SFERRA

Private Equity Round in 2018
SFERRA Bros., Ltd. produces and sells linen products in the United States and internationally. Its products include duvet covers, sheets, blankets, blanket covers, and decorative throws and accessories; bath towels, robes, and lounge chair covers; duvets and pillows; table linens and accessories; and baby gifts. The company sells its products through stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and Kingston, Canada. It also offers its products online. The company was formerly known as SFERRA Fine Linens Factory. SFERRA Bros., Ltd. was founded in 1891 and is based in Edison, New Jersey.

Innovative Work Spaces

Private Equity Round in 2018
Innovative is able to work closely with our customers from start to finish, providing them with a high quality product that meets their needs, has a high standard of performance and exceeds their expectations. Innovative in-house design team works on small to large quantity projects with highly configurable options.

Woodcraft Industries

Debt Financing in 2011
Woodcraft Industries offers its customers the expertise, knowledge, and combined capabilities needed to meet their exact specifications each and every time. Possessing a commitment to quality and integrity unmatched in the industry, Woodcraft Industries continues in its quest to provide excellence in manufacturing, while supplying customers with on-time, superior products and service. Bringing with him a determination to provide the absolute best in wood craftsmanship, German furniture builder Theodore Ritsche immigrated to America in 1923. It was then in 1945 he opened Woodcraft Industries, Inc., a small cabinet and fixture shop in St. Cloud, MN. The next half-century would see Woodcraft Industries grow to become one of the nation's leading manufacturers of volume hardwood and laminated components.

UMA Home Decor

Venture Round in 2008
UMA is one of the largest importers and wholesalers in the Home Decor Industry with over 8000 items and 30 years of experience. Products include Table Top Accessories, Wall Decor, Accent Furniture, Floral Accessories, Garden Items and Holiday Decor. They strive to provide customers with good selection, low prices, fast shipments and great service. New customers can contact customer service to register or click on the New Customer Registration link below to register online.

UMA Home Decor

Debt Financing in 2008
UMA is one of the largest importers and wholesalers in the Home Decor Industry with over 8000 items and 30 years of experience. Products include Table Top Accessories, Wall Decor, Accent Furniture, Floral Accessories, Garden Items and Holiday Decor. They strive to provide customers with good selection, low prices, fast shipments and great service. New customers can contact customer service to register or click on the New Customer Registration link below to register online.
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