Tonka Bay Equity Partners

Tonka Bay Equity Partners LLC, established in 1998 and headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a private equity firm focusing on the lower middle market. The company specializes in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments, typically investing between $4 million and $10 million in companies with an EBITDA between $2 million and $10 million, and annual revenues between $20 million and $50 million. Tonka Bay prefers majority stakes in highly-engineered niche manufacturing, business services, and value-added distribution companies based in the United States. The firm seeks to provide various forms of junior capital, including common and preferred stock, and subordinated debt, and may take board seats in its portfolio companies. Tonka Bay does not consider startup or turnaround situations and avoids investments in financial institutions, real estate companies, restaurants, and retailers.

Shawn Cappello

Director

Zach Huston

Director

Kam Kielhorn

Director

Jane King

CFO

Peter Kooman

Co-Founder and Partner

Cary Musech

Founder and Managing Partner

Shane Slominski

Partner

Steve Soderling

Partner

Vince Thao

Associate

10 past transactions

Lightmart

Private Equity Round in 2025
LightMart, established in 1998 and based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, is a leading provider of commercial and industrial lighting products. The company specializes in a wide range of offerings, including light poles, commercial light fixtures, outdoor and roadway lighting, outdoor sports lighting, as well as brackets, adapters, bulbs, and ballasts. By providing a diverse selection of high-quality lighting solutions, LightMart caters to the specific needs of its customers, ensuring they can find the appropriate products for various applications.

Image Audiovisuals

Private Equity Round in 2024
Image Audiovisuals is a provider of comprehensive event services, specializing in audiovisual production for both live and virtual events. The company offers a wide range of services including audiovisual live event production, multimedia production, and systems integration for commercial and residential clients. Additionally, they facilitate hotel partnerships, manage virtual and hybrid meetings, and provide custom event set design and scenic production. Their expertise extends to conference recording, streaming services, and the development of virtual experience platforms. By focusing on effective event management and customer support, Image Audiovisuals aims to alleviate planning stress for clients while enhancing the overall event experience. Inquiries can be made through online applications or phone calls.

Corporate Technologies

Acquisition in 2023
Corporate Technologies is an information technology solutions firm that offers managed and personalized IT services to businesses and institutions across Minnesota, North Dakota, Southern California, West Michigan, and New Jersey. The company specializes in a range of services including managed and cloud services, storage and data backup, warranty support, and training. By focusing on client needs, Corporate Technologies aims to provide efficient, people-centered technology solutions that enhance operational performance for its customers.

Standard Locknut

Acquisition in 2022
Standard Locknut, LLC, established in 1949 and headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, specializes in the manufacturing of machined components and bearing accessories for diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, and industrial bearing markets. The company produces a wide range of products such as locknuts, adapter sleeves, lockplates, pillow blocks, seals, and caps, along with offering services like contract precision machining, OEM development, and engineering design. Standard Locknut operates as a subsidiary of Industrial Group Holdings, LLC.

Professional

Private Equity Round in 2021
Professional is a provider of first and third-party accounts receivable management services.

Orange Tree

Private Equity Round in 2021
Orange Tree Employment Screening is a leading provider of background screening and drug testing services with over 27 years of experience. The company specializes in technology-driven solutions designed to streamline the hiring process for businesses both nationally and globally. By offering a comprehensive range of screening services, Orange Tree helps organizations verify candidate details accurately and efficiently. Its user-friendly client and candidate portals enhance engagement and simplify the background screening experience, enabling clients to fill open positions swiftly and with confidence. The company's commitment to best practices ensures compliance and fosters long-term partnerships with its clients.

NPI/Medical

Venture Round in 2015
NPI/Medical (www.npi-med.com) is a world class provider of New Product Introduction (NPI) capabilities. From prototype to production, they help accelerate speed-to-market. Operating from their 66,000 square-foot facility in Ansonia, CT, the Company’s capabilities include quick turn manufacturing for short runs, production injection molding for high volume programs, a full service tool room, and multiple clean rooms. NPI/Medical is also recognized for its expertise in medical clean room assembly, packaging and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) capabilities.

United Skin Specialists

Private Equity Round in 2015
United Skin Specialists LLC (USS) offers practice management services specifically tailored for established dermatology offices. The company aims to support dermatology practices in enhancing their patient-focused services while fostering a positive work environment for healthcare providers and their staff. By providing a collaborative and customized approach to practice management, USS enables dermatology practitioners to maintain clinical independence and autonomy. The organization leverages economies of scale, industry expertise, and centralized administration to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Headquartered in the greater Minneapolis area, USS is committed to empowering dermatology practices to thrive in a competitive healthcare landscape.

Sierra Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2015
Sierra Corporation is a leading provider of custom industrial coatings in the United States and Canada. Sierra is a mid-sized company with the technical capabilities of the largest in our industry. This allows us to deliver cutting-edge technology with detailed and personal service. With over 40 years of business working with all types of coatings, we have some of the most experienced chemists and technicians in the industry. Manufactured in the Midwest, Sierra's coatings are distributed throughout the nation and shipped world-wide.

NuSource Financial

Acquisition in 2015
NuSource Financial has been delivering innovative ATM and security solutions to financial institutions since 1999. With a dedicated team of over 80 employees, the company serves more than 600 regional banks, community banks, and credit unions across 19 states. NuSource Financial focuses on providing integrated technology, equipment, and maintenance services that promote branch transformation, enhance security, and improve operational performance. The company's core values of integrity, urgency, and teamwork drive its commitment to developing lasting partnerships with clients, ensuring that their specific needs are met. By listening closely to customer requirements, NuSource creates tailored solutions that enhance the overall customer experience, while fostering a positive team culture that encourages collaboration and recognition for innovative ideas.
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