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Founded in 2014, North Branch Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm, based in Oak Brook, IL, with a long history of investing alongside and partnering with management teams in industrial businesses. We specifically target businesses that lead with engineering excellence or value-added services in order to solve complex customer problems. We seek partnerships with strong leadership teams driving tremendous cultures, and we are much more than a source of capital or liquidity. With 50 years of collective operating experience, our collaboration with management teams is unique. This experience comes from the Partners of North Branch, not a network of executives or consultants. Follow us on Twitter: @northbranchcap TARGETED INDUSTRIES Value Added Distribution: Business to business with moderate average order size. Complimentary services or engineering component Niche Manufacturing: Non-commodity, highly engineered products. Low capital expenditure requirements Industrial Services: Unique service offering generating consistent, repeatable revenue INVESTMENT CRITERIA Revenue: $10 million to $75 million EBITDA: $2 million to $8 million Geography: United States and Canada for platform investments. Globally for add-ons
Overview
Location
United States, Illinois, Oak Brook
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2014
Investment Type
Private Equity Firm; Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Private Equity
Funds raised 2
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| Oct 26, 2020 | $132M | North Branch Capital Raises $132 Million Inaugural Fund |
Portfolio 13
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
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| Jul 10, 2026 | Vertical Forestry | vertical-forestry.com | ||
| Jul 10, 2026 | Rabine Doors & Docks | rabinedoorsanddocks.com | ||
| Summit Hydraulics | summit-hydraulics.com | |||
| Circuit Check Inc. | circuitcheck.com | United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove | ||
| JMAC Supply | jmac.com | United States, New York, West Hempstead | ||
| Diversified Fall Protection | fallprotect.com | |||
| STARC Systems Inc. | starcsystems.com | $6.9M | United States, Maine, Brunswick | |
| Motion Solutions | motionsolutions.com | United States, California, Aliso Viejo | ||
| Heartland | heartlandhomeservices.com |
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Persons 12
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| Jason | Crowe | SENIOR ASSOCIATE | Sign up to see | ||||
| Rob | Kirk | OPERATING PRINCIPAL | Sign up to see | ||||
| Loren | Buschick | VICE PRESIDENT | Sign up to see | ||||
| Kevin | Bochenek | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER and CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | Sign up to see | ||||
| Brian | Gleason | Operating Partner | Sign up to see | ||||
| Neil | Firlit | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER and CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | Sign up to see | ||||
| Emmett | Corrigan | SENIOR ASSOCIATE | Sign up to see | ||||
| Jon | Leiman | PARTNER | Sign up to see | ||||
| Nick | Johansson | PRINCIPAL | Sign up to see |
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News 39
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| Sep 14, 2026 | North Branch Capital Sells STARC Systems to Bertram Capital | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announces the sale of STARC Systems (“STARC” or the “Company”) to Bertram Capital (“Bertram”). STARC’s President and CEO, Chris Vickers, and the current management team will continue to lead the Company... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | North Branch Capital Expands Team with the Addition of Rob Kirk | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that Rob Kirk has joined the firm as an Operating Principal. Prior to joining North Branch, Rob worked at McNally Capital where he led the development of the firm’s Portfolio Operations ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | North Branch Capital Invests in Rabine Doors & Docks | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that it has made an investment in Rabine Doors & Docks (“RDD” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL, RDD is a full-service commercial dock and door company specia... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | North Branch Capital Expands Team with the Addition of Jason Crowe | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that Jason Crowe has joined its investment team. Prior to joining North Branch, Jason Crowe worked in the Business Services Investment Banking Group at Solomon Partners. Prior to Solomon... |
| May 14, 2024 | North Branch Capital Expands Its Mobile Equipment Aftermarket Parts Platform with the Acquisition of PowerX International | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that its portfolio company, Summit Hydraulics (“Summit”), has acquired PowerX International (“PowerX”). Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, PowerX is a supplier of hydraulic cylinders and pump... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | North Branch Capital Expands Its Mobile Equipment Aftermarket Parts Platform with the Acquisition of Tubing & Metric Hydraulics | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that its portfolio company, Summit Hydraulics (“Summit”), has acquired Tubing & Metric Hydraulics (“T&M”). Based in Alvin, Texas, T&M is a supplier of hydraulic and industria... |
| Sep 12, 2023 | North Branch Capital Invests in STARC Systems | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that it has made an investment in STARC Systems (“STARC” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Brunswick, ME, STARC is a designer and manufacturer of reusable, temporary containment soluti... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | North Branch Capital Expands Team with the Additions of Brian Gleason and Emmett Corrigan | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today that Brian Gleason has joined as an Operating Partner and Emmett Corrigan has joined its investment team. Prior to joining North Branch, Brian Gleason worked as interim... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | North Branch Raises $213 Million for North Branch Capital Fund II | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today the first and final close of its oversubscribed second fund, North Branch Capital Fund II, L.P. and North Branch Capital Fund II Select, L.P. (collectively, the “Fund” or “Fund II”). Fol... |
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Mentions in press and media 3
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| Jan 11, 2023 | LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli & Co. Announce Partnership with Infinity Home Services, a Leading Provider of Roofing Replacement Services | NEW BERLIN, WI (January 9, 2023) – LightBay Capital (“LightBay”) and Freeman Spogli & Co. (“Freeman Spogli”) announced today that they have partnered, along with management, to acquire Infinity Home Services (“Infinity” or the “Company”... |
| Oct 26, 2020 | North Branch Capital Raises $132 Million Inaugural Fund | North Branch Capital (“North Branch”) announced today the final close of its inaugural fund, North Branch Capital Fund I, L.P. (the “Fund”). North Branch closed with LP commitments of $132 million, exceeding its target and original cap. Nor... |
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FAQ about North Branch Capital
When was North Branch Capital founded?
North Branch Capital was founded in 2014.
What funds has North Branch Capital raised?
North Branch Capital has announced 2 funds on Parsers VC, among them a $132M fund on Oct 26, 2020.
How many startups has North Branch Capital invested in?
North Branch Capital has 13 portfolio companies on Parsers VC, among them Vertical Forestry, Rabine Doors & Docks and Summit Hydraulics.
What is the latest news about North Branch Capital?
Parsers VC has 39 news items about North Branch Capital, among them “North Branch Capital Sells STARC Systems to Bertram Capital” (Sep 14, 2026) and “North Branch Capital Expands Team with the Addition of Rob Kirk” (Aug 31, 2026).
What has the press written about North Branch Capital?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning North Branch Capital, among them “LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli & Co. Announce Partnership with Infinity Home Services, a Leading Provider of Roofing Replacement Services” (Jan 11, 2023) and “North Branch Capital Raises $132 Million Inaugural Fund” (Oct 26, 2020).
Is North Branch Capital still active?
Yes, North Branch Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 31, 2026.