Norwest Mezzanine Partners

Norwest Mezzanine Partners, founded in 2000 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in mezzanine investments, providing junior capital to support private equity sponsors in the growth of middle market companies across various sectors. The firm targets investments in business services, consumer products, distribution, healthcare, energy, and industrials within the United States. By partnering with private equity firms, Norwest Mezzanine Partners aims to create value in their portfolio companies, offering flexible financial solutions and reliable support to help these businesses achieve industry leadership. The firm operates independently but maintains an affiliation with Norwest Equity Partners, which has a long history in middle market equity investment.

Brian Allingham

Partner & Chief Operating Officer

Carter Balfour

Partner

Laura Hacker Dorsch

Vice President

Shani Graber

Managing Director

John Hogan

Partner

Parker Montgomery

Associate

Gabe Segal

Senior Associate

Sean Stevens

Partner

Austin Wilson

Associate

Past deals in Missouri

EFC International

Private Equity Round in 2021
EFC International is an automotive company that manufactures components for various industries.

Red Monkey Foods

Private Equity Round in 2020
Red Monkey Foods is located in the sprawling Ozark Mountains of Southwest Missouri. Our focus is concentrated on having fun, and ensuring this fun exists with others who love spending time in the kitchen, or front of the outdoor grill. At Red Monkey Foods, we want to make sure you have the latest and greatest in innovative high quality products, at a reasonable price. OUR COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION At Red Monkey Foods we continually strive to meet the demands of today's consumers who are insisting on new and exciting flavors. Red Monkey Foods is proud to be a pioneer in utilizing the latest technology available to introduce cutting edge products. Our mission is helping customers with issues such as time constraints, flavor fatigue, health concerns, and of course, preparing great tasting meals. At the Red Monkey Foods development lab our focus is offering lower sodium products, free of MSG and other unhealthy ingredients. This combination, along with our eye catching graphics will help ensure we add profitability to the spice category for retailers. Spices and seasonings are our passion, and the Monkey knows a thing or two about them. We are committed to educating consumers on how to incorporate herbs, spices, and seasonings in their everyday meals. Our commitment to our retailers and consumers is unsurpassed when it comes to customer service. You can count on the Monkey to provide an amazing variety of seasoning blends, and we are constantly working in our labs on the next fabulous flavor concoction! OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY At Red Monkey Foods we take the quality of our products very seriously. We don't believe in putting anything on your table that we wouldn't serve our families and friends. We maintain high standards to ensure the best quality products for our consumers. The Monkey only purchases herbs and spices from the current year's crop and chooses to keep small quantities of products in our warehouses to ensure our customers are able to buy the freshest ingredients possible. Because of this commitment to quality, there is also a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products. Red Monkey Foods welcomes feedback. We love to hear how you think we are doing. The Monkey reads all comments and does his best to reply to everyone. LEARN, COOK, AND PLAY WITH US We offer cooking tips, recipes, and a whole lot of fun. Submit your own videos and recipes to our website and be part of the fun, creative community of aspiring chefs that just love to play in the kitchen. THE RED MONKEY ADVANTAGE Organic & All Natural, no MSG, lower sodium content: the healthy choice High quality product with a competitive price Line-Priced: easy for retail, easy for the customer Selection meets demand from consumers wanting new & exciting flavors and unique blends Innovative products that have a place in the mainstream market A convenient way to prepare a healthy, flavorful meal Superior customer service & great attention to detail: a fun company to work with

United Poly Systems

Private Equity Round in 2019
United Poly Systems, LLC manufactures polyethylene and duct pipes. The company offers high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. It serves telecommunications, power utility, electrical, sewer, portable water, and oil and gas collection industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. It has an additional office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Hospice Advantage

Venture Round in 2013
Hospice Advantage is a Medicare and Medicaid certified hospice program, providing superior end-of-life care to patients and families in 14 states including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded in 2004 by Rod Hildebrant, MSA, CHCE, a 25-year veteran of the home health and hospice industry, the mission of Hospice Advantage is to provide “Care, Comfort, and Compassion to the Whole Family”.

PLZ Corp

Venture Round in 2011
As the North American leader in specialty aerosol product manufacturing, the PLZ Aeroscience family of companies specializes in the development, manufacturing, packaging and distribution of a comprehensive line of contract fill, brand and private label products. They formulate, blend, fill and package more than 2,500 brand and private label products, including industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, cleaners, polishes, air fresheners, and personal care products. Since 1947, they have filled billions of aerosol cans for thousands of customers. In fact, each PLZ Aeroscience company is a success story in itself with deep history, strong name recognition, and solid brand reputation across numerous industries. PLZ Aeroscience sets a high standard in on-time delivery of quality products. Their products adhere to federal and state VOC-regulated requirements and are compliant long before implementation deadlines, which enables us to avoid product performance fluctuations and delivery interruptions due to formulation and labeling changes. It’s their privilege to support your entry to market and assist you in reaching the next level of success. PLZ Aeroscience is a member of Pritzker Group which owns and operates market leading companies in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors. The firm’s history as an entrepreneurial family-owned enterprise and its permanent, proprietary capital base allow PLZ the flexibility to invest in serving its customers' needs over the long term.