| Sorted By: Investment Date descending |
| 2012 |
|
Active |
Savage Sports Corporation |
|
Consumer |
One of the world's premier providers of outdoor sportsman products |
Massachusetts |
|
| 2011 |
|
Active |
Actagro |
|
Agriculture |
Leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of organic liquid specialty plant nutrients |
California |
|
| 2011 |
|
Active |
SPIE |
|
Business Services |
European leader in multi-technical services |
France |
|
| 2011 |
|
Active |
Momentum Group |
|
Distribution |
Leading value-added distributor serving the commercial interiors industry. |
California |
|
| 2010 |
|
Active |
Surgical Information Systems |
|
Software |
Leading provider of integrated surgery management software solutions for the healthcare industry |
Georgia |
|
| 2010 |
|
Active |
Univar Inc. |
|
Industrial |
Leading global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals |
Washington |
|
| 2010 |
|
Active |
Skinit, Inc. |
|
Consumer Products and Services, Technology & Business Services |
Leading provider of technology and products to customize personal electronic devices (PEDs) on-demand |
California |
|
| 2010 |
|
Active |
Gopher Resource |
|
Diversified Products |
Recycler of lead-acid batteries and other lead bearing materials |
Minnesota |
|
| 2009 |
2011 |
Exited |
Amcom Software, Inc. |
|
Technology & Business Services |
Provider of unified communications software solutions |
Minnesota |
|
| 2008 |
|
Active |
Shock Doctor, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Leading producer of sports protection products |
Minnesota |
Yes |
| 2008 |
|
Active |
POET, LLC |
|
Energy |
Largest integrated, dry-mill ethanol producer in the world; NEP invested in a plant in Indiana: Poet Biorefining - North Manchester |
South Dakota |
|
| 2007 |
|
Active |
Wealth Enhancement Group LLC |
|
Financial Services |
Financial planning and advisory services firm |
Minnesota |
Yes |
| 2007 |
2010 |
Exited |
Pangaea Asset Management |
|
Financial Services |
Specialized asset management firm |
Illinois |
|
| 2007 |
|
Add-On |
CVI Melles Griot |
Coherent Imaging Optics |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Designer, manufacturer, and supplier of optical components critical to the performance of Thermal Imaging Systems |
Leicester, England |
|
| 2007 |
|
Active |
WNA, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Leading manufacturer of plastic disposable products |
Kentucky |
|
| 2007 |
|
Add-On |
CVI Melles Griot |
Melles Griot |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Designer, manufacturer, and distributor of lasers, photonics-related components, and subsystems |
California |
|
| 2007 |
2010 |
Exited |
Neff Corp. |
|
Financial Services |
Construction equipment rental industry |
Florida |
|
| 2006 |
2011 |
Exited |
PSA, LLC |
|
Business Services |
Leading production services firm for the direct mail and plastic card industries |
Illinois |
|
| 2006 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Airpax Corporation |
Sanken-Airpax Co., Ltd. |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Leading manufacturer of circuit breakers for equipment protection in Japan |
Japan |
|
| 2006 |
2011 |
Exited |
InnoWare Inc. |
|
Packaging/Paper |
Manufacturer of converted paper products |
Wisconsin |
|
| 2006 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Jacobson Companies, Inc. |
Arthur Wells Group |
Transportation and Logistics |
Privately-held partnership of trucking, warehousing and distribution companies focused on the food industry |
Missouri |
|
| 2006 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Airpax Corporation |
Dimensions Unlimited |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Leading manufacturer of power inverters |
Minnesota |
|
| 2006 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Jacobson Companies, Inc. |
Wilpak, Inc. |
Transportation and Logistics |
Leading contract packager and manufacturer and value-added warehousing provider |
Georgia |
|
| 2006 |
|
Add-On |
CVI Melles Griot |
Quality Laser Optics Ltd |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Manufacturer of precision optics |
British Isles |
|
| 2006 |
|
Active |
DCM Services, LLC |
|
Financial Services |
Provider of deceased account collection solutions |
Minnesota |
|
| 2006 |
|
Add-On |
Becker Underwood, Inc. |
Sub-Sahara International, Inc. |
Agriculture |
Provider of coatings and colorants to the international seed industry |
Texas |
|
| 2006 |
2011 |
Exited |
Lindstrom Metric, LLC |
|
Distribution |
Leading Master Distributor of metric fasteners |
Minnesota |
|
| 2006 |
|
Active |
Rosetta Stone Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Creator of the immersion-based language-learning Rosetta Stone software |
Virginia |
|
| 2006 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Jacobson Companies, Inc. |
Southwest Storage & Distribution L.L.P. |
Transportation and Logistics |
Outsourced warehouse and transportation provider |
Arizona |
|
| 2005 |
2009 |
Exited |
Hawaii Superferry, Inc. |
|
Transportation and Logistics |
High-speed ferry service operator |
Hawaii |
|
| 2005 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
Glenmac Inc. |
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of the Harley brand power rakes for skid steers, utility and compact tractors and mini equipment |
North Dakota, Minnesota |
|
| 2005 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Airpax Corporation |
ED&D Inc. |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Developer of the E-Plex monitoring and control technology |
Florida |
|
| 2005 |
|
Add-On |
CVI Melles Griot |
Optical Components, Inc. |
High-tech Manufacturing |
Leading supplier of high quality and technically advanced optical components |
California |
|
| 2005 |
|
Add-On |
Becker Underwood, Inc. |
Nitral Urbana |
Agriculture |
Leading supplier of specialty chemicals and biological products to the agricultural markets in South America |
Brazil |
|
| 2005 |
|
Active |
Poet Energy |
|
Energy |
Largest integrated, dry-mill ethanol producer in the world; NEP invested in two plants in Iowa: Poet Biorefining - Gowrie and Poet Biorefining - Jewell |
South Dakota |
|
| 2005 |
|
Add-On |
Longwood Industries, Inc. |
KT Industries |
Diversified Products |
Supplier of specialty tapes to customers within the graphic arts, packaging and wire and cable industries |
Canada |
|
| 2005 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
Sweepster/FFC LLC |
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of two leading brands of light construction equipment attachments |
Michigan |
|
| 2005 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Jacobson Companies, Inc. |
Bekins Logistics |
Transportation and Logistics |
National provider of supply chain services and third party logistics services |
Iowa |
|
| 2005 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
Hartfield Industries |
Diversified Products |
Fabricator of steel products |
Mexico |
|
| 2005 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Primary Energy Holdings, LLC |
Reservoir Capital Group, six combined heat and power facilities |
Energy |
Provider of thermal energy to industrial, government and university customers while selling electricity to local electric utilities under long-term contracts |
California, Colorado, New Jersey |
|
| 2004 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
Jewell Manufacturing, Inc. |
Diversified Products |
Leading manufacturer of customized replacement booms and attachments |
Oregon |
|
| 2004 |
2010 |
Exited |
Deep Rock Water Company |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Provider of bottled water for the home and office delivery and retail markets |
Colorado |
|
| 2004 |
|
Active |
Becker Underwood, Inc. |
|
Agriculture |
Leading supplier of specialty chemicals and biological products |
Iowa |
Yes |
| 2004 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
JRB Company, Inc. |
Diversified Products |
Leading manufacturer of quick couplers and attachments |
Ohio |
|
| 2004 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
Genesis Manufacturing, Inc. |
Diversified Products |
Leading manufacturer of metal scrap processing and recycling shears and concrete demolition products |
Wisconsin |
|
| 2004 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Michaels of Oregon Co. |
StoneyPoint Products, Inc. |
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of gun and shooting products |
Minnesota |
|
| 2004 |
2006 |
Add-On |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
CAM |
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of auger material handling equipment |
Minnesota |
|
| 2004 |
2007 |
Exited |
Airpax Corporation |
|
High-tech Manufacturing |
Designer and manufacturer of protection devices for industrial equipment |
Maryland |
|
| 2004 |
2007 |
Exited |
Jacobson Companies, Inc. |
|
Transportation and Logistics |
Third party logistics provider |
Iowa |
|
| 2004 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Performance Logistics Group, Inc. |
Leaseway Auto Carrier Group |
Transportation and Logistics |
Provider of finished vehicle transportation services for OEMs in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico |
Pennsylvania |
|
| 2004 |
|
Active |
Longwood Industries, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of diversified rubber products |
New Jersey |
|
| 2004 |
|
Add-On |
Longwood Industries, Inc. |
Scott Equipment Company |
Diversified Products |
Leading systems supplier of color and clear insertable tab film and edge-reinforcing film |
Michigan |
|
| 2003 |
2006 |
Exited |
Paladin Brands, LLC |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of mobile equipment attachments |
Iowa |
|
| 2003 |
2006 |
Exited |
Primary Energy Holdings, LLC |
|
Energy |
Developer and operator of onsite heat and power projects for industrial hosts |
Illinois |
|
| 2003 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Carson Industries LLC |
Mid-States Plastics, Inc. |
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of water meter boxes |
Kentucky |
|
| 2003 |
|
Add-On |
Roundy's, Inc. |
Rainbow Foods |
Consumer Services and Products |
Owner and operator of retail grocery stores |
Minnesota |
|
| 2003 |
2011 |
Exited |
CVI Melles Griot |
|
High-tech Manufacturing |
Manufacturer of optical components |
New Mexico |
|
| 2003 |
2007 |
Exited |
Imperial Supplies, LLC |
|
Distribution |
Distributor of maintenance and repair supplies to fleet industries |
Wisconsin |
|
| 2003 |
|
Add-On |
Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC |
JMP Media, LLC |
Media |
Owner of four radio stations in the Peoria, Illinois area |
Illinois |
|
| 2003 |
2010 |
Exited |
Gaymar Industries, Inc. |
|
Healthcare |
Manufacturer of specialty medical devices |
New York |
|
| 2002 |
|
Active |
Roundy's, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Wholesaler and retailer of groceries |
Wisconsin |
|
| 2002 |
|
Add-On |
Tandus Group, Inc. |
Candlewick Yarns, Inc. |
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of extruded yarns for commercial floor coverings |
Georgia |
|
| 2002 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Aurafin LLC |
Little & Co., Inc. |
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry |
Rhode Island |
|
| 2001 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Aurafin LLC |
OroAmerica, Inc. |
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry |
California |
|
| 2001 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Michaels of Oregon Co. |
Hoppes, Inc. |
Consumer Services and Products |
Leading manufacturer of cleaning products for the hunting, shooting sports and law enforcement industries |
Pennsylvania |
|
| 2001 |
|
Active |
Tandus Group, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of commercial floor coverings |
Georgia |
|
| 2000 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Carson Industries LLC |
Turftek Products |
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of residential and light commercial outdoor drainage and water removal products |
California |
|
| 2000 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Norwesco, Inc. |
Raven Industries Inc., three polyethylene tank manufacturing plants |
Plastics and Packaging |
Industrial manufacturer providing a variety of products to customers throughout North America |
South Dakota, Ohio, Alabama |
|
| 2000 |
|
Active |
butlerNetworks A/S |
|
Telecom |
Provider of fixed wireless data services in Denmark |
Denmark |
|
| 2000 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Performance Logistics Group, Inc. |
E&L Transport, Inc. |
Transportation and Logistics |
Provider of automobile transportation |
Michigan |
|
| 2000 |
2006 |
Exited |
Highland Manufacturing Company, LLC |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of HUD-code and modular homes |
Minnesota |
|
| 2000 |
2003 |
Exited |
Penda Corporation |
|
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of plastic truck bed liners and accessories |
Wisconsin |
|
| 2000 |
2008 |
Exited |
Douglas Furniture of California, LLC |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer of casual dining and upholstered furniture |
California |
|
| 2000 |
2004 |
Exited |
Commercial Vehicle Systems, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Designer and manufacturer of exterior components, including wipers, mirrors and controls for the North American heavy and medium truck industries |
Michigan |
|
| 2000 |
2003 |
Exited |
Warn Industries, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Leading manufacturer of drive train components, winches and accessories |
Oregon |
|
| 2000 |
2007 |
Exited |
Carson Industries LLC |
|
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of plastic enclosures and boxes |
California |
|
| 2000 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Norwesco, Inc. |
NORTCO Plastics Inc. |
Plastics and Packaging |
Western Canada's leading manufacturer of polyethylene tanks |
Canada |
|
| 2000 |
2011 |
Exited |
PeopleNet |
|
Transportation and Logistics |
Provider of mobile communication services to the transportation industry |
Minnesota |
|
| 1999 |
2005 |
Exited |
Performance Logistics Group, Inc. |
|
Transportation and Logistics |
Provider of automotive transportation and logistics services |
Michigan |
|
| 1999 |
2007 |
Add-On |
Aurafin LLC |
Murray M. Braunstein, Inc. |
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry |
New York |
|
| 1999 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Norwesco, Inc. |
Quadel Industries, Inc., water/septic tank business |
Plastics and Packaging |
Second largest septic tank manufacturer in the United States |
Oregon |
|
| 1999 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Norwesco, Inc. |
Septics Unlimited |
Plastics and Packaging |
Canada's largest polyethylene septic tank manufacturer |
Canada |
|
| 1999 |
|
Active |
Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC |
|
Media |
Acquirer and operator of mid-market radio stations |
California |
|
| 1999 |
2007 |
Exited |
Aurafin LLC |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry |
Florida |
|
| 1998 |
2004 |
Exited |
Pelican Products, Inc. |
|
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of plastic industrial safety products |
California |
|
| 1998 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Norwesco, Inc. |
Parkland Plastics, Inc. |
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of bacteria and fungi resistant waterproof panels made from recycled plastic |
Canada |
|
| 1998 |
2005 |
Exited |
Norwesco, Inc. |
|
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of plastic agricultural and septic storage tanks |
Minnesota |
|
| 1998 |
2002 |
Exited |
Dr. Leonard's Healthcare Corp. |
|
Healthcare |
Leading healthcare catalog retailer |
New Jersey |
|
| 1998 |
2006 |
Exited |
Weldon Owen Publishing, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
International packager and publisher of books |
California |
|
| 1998 |
2010 |
Exited |
Diveo Broadband Networks, Inc. |
|
Telecom |
Leading local broadband and data center solutions provider |
Florida |
|
| 1998 |
2003 |
Exited |
InSTEP, LLC |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and distributor of strollers and trailers |
Wisconsin |
|
| 1997 |
2005 |
Exited |
Do+Able Products, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer of storage and organizing products |
California |
|
| 1997 |
2008 |
Exited |
Command Tooling Systems, L.L.C. |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of industrial tool holders |
Minnesota |
|
| 1996 |
2008 |
Exited |
BUCA, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
National Italian restaurant chain |
Minnesota |
|
| 1996 |
2004 |
Exited |
Seasonal Specialties, L.L.C. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Importer of decorative holiday items |
Minnesota |
|
| 1996 |
2002 |
Exited |
Guitar Center, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment |
California |
|
| 1996 |
2006 |
Exited |
Life Time Fitness, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Operator of large sports, fitness and family recreation centers |
Minnesota |
|
| 1996 |
2005 |
Add-On |
Michaels of Oregon Co. |
Butler Creek |
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer of shooting equipment accessories |
Montana |
|
| 1996 |
2003 |
Exited |
Streamfeeder LLC |
|
Plastics and Packaging |
Manufacturer of packaging friction feeders |
Minnesota |
|
| 1996 |
2000 |
Exited |
Verio, Inc. (World-Net Access, Inc.) |
|
Telecom |
Provider of Internet access and related services |
Colorado |
|
| 1996 |
1998 |
Exited |
Eclipsys Corporation (Transition Systems, Inc.) |
|
Healthcare |
Developer of proprietary software for hospitals |
Florida |
|
| 1996 |
1999 |
Exited |
Petersen Publishing, LLC |
|
Media |
Publisher of special interest magazines |
California |
|
| 1995 |
2004 |
Exited |
U.S.I. Holdings Corporation |
|
Business Services |
Holding company formed to acquire commercial insurance brokerage firms and insurance-related service firms |
California |
|
| 1995 |
2000 |
Exited |
CTC Distribution Services, LLC |
|
Transportation and Logistics |
Provider of logistics services for catalog retailers |
Minnesota |
|
| 1995 |
1997 |
Exited |
Telex Communications, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Designer, manufacturer and marketer of sophisticated audio, visual and multimedia communications equipment |
Minnesota |
|
| 1995 |
2002 |
Exited |
Precision Tube Holding Corp. |
|
Diversified Products |
Leading worldwide manufacturer of coiled tubing used in servicing oil and gas wells and for underwater flow lines |
Texas |
|
| 1994 |
2003 |
Exited |
Select Comfort Corporation |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer and marketer of a proprietary line of adjustable comfort air supported sleep systems |
Minnesota |
|
| 1993 |
1999 |
Exited |
Transaction Systems Architects, Inc. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Developer and marketer of a broad line of software products and services |
Nebraska |
|
| 1993 |
2000 |
Exited |
Douglas Machine Inc. |
|
Plastics and Packaging |
Designer, manufacturer and seller of a complete line of standard and custom designed packing machines |
Minnesota |
|
| 1993 |
2005 |
Exited |
Michaels of Oregon Co. |
|
Consumer Services and Products |
Manufacturer of products for the hunting, shooting sports and law enforcement markets |
Oregon |
|
| 1992 |
1995 |
Exited |
Corporate Express, Inc. |
|
Distribution |
Distributor of office products to large corporations |
Colorado |
|
| 1992 |
1998 |
Exited |
Jefferson Partners |
|
Transportation and Logistics |
Operator of inter-city and charter buses, including long-distance tours |
Minnesota |
|
| 1992 |
1996 |
Exited |
MSP Publications, L.P. |
|
Media |
Publisher |
Minnesota |
|
| 1992 |
1997 |
Exited |
Community Pacific Broadcasting Corp. |
|
Media |
Owner of FM and AM radio stations |
California |
|
| 1992 |
1997 |
Exited |
National Mobile Television |
|
Media |
Provider of mobile television facilities and crews for the live telecast of sporting events |
Washington |
|
| 1991 |
1994 |
Exited |
Titan Tool, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Designer, manufacturer and marketer of a complete line of spray painting parts, accessories, and airless pumps |
New Jersey |
|
| 1990 |
1995 |
Exited |
Numatics Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer of air valves and related components used in pneumatically powered industrial automation applications |
Michigan |
|
| 1990 |
1993 |
Exited |
Automotive Industries Holding, Inc. |
|
Diversified Products |
Supplier and manufacturer of plastic component parts to domestic automobile OEMs |
Virginia |
|
| 1989 |
1991 |
Exited |
Nilfisk-Advance Group (Advance Machine Co.) |
|
Diversified Products |
Manufacturer and marketer of commercial and industrial floor maintenance equipment |
Minnesota |
|
