Morgenthaler Ventures

Morgenthaler Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Portola Valley, California, with over 45 years of experience in the industry. Founded in 1968, the firm focuses on investing across various sectors, including business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), healthcare, information technology, software as a service (SaaS), manufacturing, and life sciences. Morgenthaler Ventures aims to partner with innovative companies and supports their growth through strategic guidance and substantial capital investment. The firm has a history of investing in notable IT companies, including Evernote, Lending Club, and Siri. In addition to its venture capital activities, Morgenthaler also engages in lower middle market private equity through Morgenthaler Private Equity, focusing on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and investments in entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm seeks to create long-term shareholder value by collaborating closely with management teams to enhance operational and financial performance.

Robin Bellas

Partner / General Partner

Travis Boettner

VP of FinancE and CCO

Chris Christoffersen

Partner

Constantine Elefter

Private Equity Partner

David Morgenthaler

Founding Partner

Graham Schena

Partner

Peter Taft

Partner

Tom Wyza

Vice President

Ralph Christoffersen Ph.D

Partner, Life Sciences

Past deals in Ohio

Bettcher Industries

Private Equity Round in 2017
Bettcher Industries is an ISO 9001-certified, vertically integrated manufacturing corporation with a worldwide customer base. The company is a leading developer and maker of innovative equipment for food processing, foodservice, industrial, medical and other operations. Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries brings more than seven decades of successful innovation to the market.

dlhBOWLES

Acquisition in 2014
dlhBOWLES manufactures and markets plastic air and fluid handling assemblies, tubing, hoses, and profile extrusions. It offers injection molded thermoplastic parts, design and engineering services, precision injection molding, washer system tubing assemblies, air and fluid management, extruded thermoplastic tubes and profiles, rapid prototyping, and lab testing and design of experiments for process. dlhBOWLES was formerly known as DLH Industries, Inc. and changed its name to dlhBOWLES in July 2015. The company was founded in 1975 and is based in Canton, Ohio. dlhBOWLES operates as a subsidiary of Bowles Fluidics Corporation.

Arisdyne

Series A in 2008
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. specializes in developing advanced process improvement equipment, focusing on high shear force, high temperature, and hydrodynamic cavitation technologies. The company offers solutions that enhance yields in various applications, including ethanol production from starch and fiber, vegetable oil degumming, and wastewater treatment. Arisdyne's patented controlled flow cavitation process generates energy peaks to efficiently reduce particle size, disrupt cell structures, and accelerate chemical reactions. Their small footprint devices are designed for easy integration and scalability from laboratory to industrial environments. Founded in 2006 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, Arisdyne operates as a subsidiary of Five Star Technologies, Inc.

Avtron Aerospace

Venture Round in 2007
Avtron Aerospace is located in Independence, Ohio, USA, 20 minutes south of Cleveland, Ohio and 20 minutes east of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Since 1953, Avtron has been developing innovative test technology to support the needs of aircraft manufacturers, component OEMs, and MRO facilities worldwide. We are the preferred provider of generator and hydraulic test systems, automatic test equipment for electronics, ground support equipment, aircraft load banks, and custom test solutions used to test aircraft flight components.

Five Star Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
Five Star Technologies is a supplier of high-performance dispersions, inks and pastes used in displays, photovoltaics, and microelectronic packaging. Combining its patented hydrodynamic cavitation process with innovative chemistry, Five Star produces the ElectroSperseâ„¢ series of inks and pastes as well as a wide range of precision dispersions. The ElectroSperse line features a range of conductive pastes with exceptional printability, low firing temperatures, high levels of conductivity, strong adhesion to a variety of substrates, and RoHS compliance. ElectroSperse grades can be tailored for a range of processing techniques, including screen, gravure, extrusion and ink jet printing. Targeted applications include electrodes, interconnects, and linearization patterns for displays, photovoltaic front side contacts, and hybrid microcircuits.

Five Star Technologies

Series C in 2004
Five Star Technologies is a supplier of high-performance dispersions, inks and pastes used in displays, photovoltaics, and microelectronic packaging. Combining its patented hydrodynamic cavitation process with innovative chemistry, Five Star produces the ElectroSperseâ„¢ series of inks and pastes as well as a wide range of precision dispersions. The ElectroSperse line features a range of conductive pastes with exceptional printability, low firing temperatures, high levels of conductivity, strong adhesion to a variety of substrates, and RoHS compliance. ElectroSperse grades can be tailored for a range of processing techniques, including screen, gravure, extrusion and ink jet printing. Targeted applications include electrodes, interconnects, and linearization patterns for displays, photovoltaic front side contacts, and hybrid microcircuits.

Five Star Technologies

Series C in 2003
Five Star Technologies is a supplier of high-performance dispersions, inks and pastes used in displays, photovoltaics, and microelectronic packaging. Combining its patented hydrodynamic cavitation process with innovative chemistry, Five Star produces the ElectroSperseâ„¢ series of inks and pastes as well as a wide range of precision dispersions. The ElectroSperse line features a range of conductive pastes with exceptional printability, low firing temperatures, high levels of conductivity, strong adhesion to a variety of substrates, and RoHS compliance. ElectroSperse grades can be tailored for a range of processing techniques, including screen, gravure, extrusion and ink jet printing. Targeted applications include electrodes, interconnects, and linearization patterns for displays, photovoltaic front side contacts, and hybrid microcircuits.

MPI International

Acquisition in 2003
Established in 1969 and based in Rochester Hills, Mich., MPI International is the leading manufacturer of custom, fineblanked stampings and assemblies in North America. It has six manufacturing sites in Wisconsin, South Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio. More information about MPI can be found on www.mpi-int.com

Wastequip

Pre Seed Round in 1989
Wastequip is a manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment, serving the industrial sector with a comprehensive range of products designed to facilitate the collection, processing, and transportation of various types of waste. The company's offerings include dumpsters, compactors, balers, carts, containers, and trailers, all crafted from steel and plastic to handle recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste, and organic materials. With an extensive network of manufacturing facilities and a robust dealer network, Wastequip aims to enhance the efficiency and functionality of waste management operations for its clients across household, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Structural Dynamics Research Corporation

Venture Round in 1986
Structural Dynamics Research developed computer-aided engineering software and services for designing sophisticated mechanical products.
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