Midwestern Focus
While we pursue attractive acquisition prospects throughout the United States, Mason Wells focuses on opportunities in the Midwest.
We believe that the region is underserved by private equity capital for companies that meet our Investment Criteria. The Midwest currently produces 24 percent of the United States’ GNP and, in 2005, the region was home to 22 percent of middle-market M&A activity of between $25 and $250 million in transaction value. Yet, since 1998, the Midwest has raised only 12 percent of the private equity capital available in the country.
Additionally, Mason Wells focuses on the Midwest because of:
Our History — Since our founding in 1982, we have built an extensive network of regional Executive Operating Partners, consultants, intermediaries, lenders and other advisors.
Our Location — Mason Wells’ headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, is centrally located in the Midwest.
Many Midwestern entrepreneurs prefer to deal locally with equity partners who are accessible and knowledgeable about local markets. Frequently, the representatives of large, national buyout firms who call on Midwest companies lack the ability to relate effectively to local managers or local deal referral sources.
As an investment firm that’s highly regarded and experienced in the Midwest, Mason Wells understands the importance of culture and location for Midwest-based business owners when selecting a private equity partner.
