Marquette Capital Partners

Marquette Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity firm and licensed Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The firm focuses on providing flexible junior capital solutions to lower middle-market companies across the United States, primarily in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. Marquette Capital specializes in mezzanine debt investments, recapitalizations, growth financing, and management buyouts, targeting companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $100 million and an EBITDA of $2 million to $10 million. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $10 million, preferring structured instruments such as subordinated notes and redeemable preferred stock. With a focus on sustainable business models, Marquette seeks investments with an EBITDA margin exceeding 10%, and it aims for partnerships with management teams and private equity groups without engaging in daily operations. Founded in 1997, Marquette Capital Partners is dedicated to supporting the growth and expansion of established, closely-held businesses.