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 Wisconsin

ECM Industries

Private Equity Round in 2019
ECM Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical products tailored for various sectors, including construction, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, and natural gas. The company produces a diverse array of items such as wiring and cable management solutions, corrosion-proof connectors, test instrumentation, and industrial lighting. ECM Industries is known for its brands, including Gardner Bender, Sperry Instruments, Bergen Industries, King Innovation, and Calterm, which are widely available through leading wholesalers, retailers, catalogs, and e-commerce platforms. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, ECM Industries aims to provide reliable products that meet the specific needs of its clients across the electrical industry.

Monroe Truck Equipment

Venture Round in 2015
Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized truck equipment, established in 1958 and based in Monroe, Wisconsin. The company designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of products, including snow and ice control equipment, various commercial vehicle bodies, and fleet modifications such as cab and suspension alterations. Monroe Truck Equipment also offers services for vehicle upfitting, which includes the installation of snowplows and spreaders, as well as parts and maintenance services. With a focus on customer responsiveness and innovation, the company has expanded its reach through multiple locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. Monroe Truck Equipment serves dealers, fleets, and end users, providing its offerings both in-person and online. The company, originally known as Monroe Machine & Welding, Inc., has grown from a single blacksmith shop into one of the largest players in the industry.

Power Products LLC

Venture Round in 2014
Power Products LLC, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a global, diversified electrical products platform with locations in The Netherlands, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Power Products portfolio consists of leading brands for a variety of aftermarket and OEM customer segments in electrical construction and maintenance, recreational marine and specialty vehicles, industrial power, and transportation. Their legacy dates back to 1959 with the founding of Gardner Bender and since then they have built a world-class organization “Powering Innovation, Connecting with Customers.”

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”.

Liberty Dialysis

Venture Round in 2010
Liberty Dialysis, LLC, along with its affiliates, develops, owns, and operates dialysis clinics in the United States. It offers chronic kidney disease outreach and home dialysis programs. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Mercer Island, Washington. It has clinic locations in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. As of February 28, 2012, Liberty Dialysis, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGAA.