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Minneapolis, MN, August, 2022 – During June 2022, the mezzanine team principals formed NorthCoast Mezzanine (NorthCoast) coinciding with the successful closing and receipt of an SBIC license for its Fund III. Going forward, the principals of NorthCoast will continue their management of Spell Capital Mezzanine Partners SBIC, LP (Fund I) and Fund II (the Mezzanine Partnerships).NorthCoast, together with Spell...
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Minneapolis, MN February 25, 2022 – Spell Capital Partners (Spell Capital) today announced that it was named a 2022 TOP 50 PE Firm in The Middle Market™. Spell Capital’s inclusion on the 2022 TOP 50 PE list affirms its position as one of the leading private equity firms in the middle market. Spell Capital is recognized...
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Minneapolis, MN, September, 2020 –Spell Capital Mezzanine has been named the 2020 “Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) of the Year” by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), chosen from a field of 300 licensed SBIC funds representing nearly $30 billion of capital under management. The SBA’s announcement of the award highlights Spell Capital Mezzanine’s longevity in the SBIC...
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Spell Capital Private Equity completed three new platform investments and one divestiture during 2019. Spell Capital Private Equity currently has 18 platform investments in its portfolio. Spell Capital Equity is seeking new investment opportunities with EBITDA of at least $2.0 million. Spell Capital Mezzanine Partners made ten new platform investments, completed one follow-on investment and...
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 2018 – Spell Capital Partners was recognized as one of the top 50 PE firms in the middle market. They received the award for solid performance, innovation, successful track record, leadership and results. This is the second year running that Spell has received this honor. Bill Spell, president and founder of Spell Capital, was...
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Year in Review – 2017 Spell Capital Equity Partners made three new platform investments and one add-on acquisition. Spell Capital Mezzanine Partners invested in five platform companies, two follow-on investments and had two successful realizations. Spell Capital Mezzanine Partners SBIC II, LP The Mezzanine team had a successful fundraising during the year, closing on our second mezzanine...
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Spell Capital Private Equity acquired three new platform businesses, divested three portfolio companies and closed Equity Fund V. Spell Capital Mezzanine Partners completed seven new loans/investments and had four successful realizations. About Spell Capital Partners Spell Capital is a manager of private equity and mezzanine capital based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Spell Capital Private Equity is engaged in the acquisition...
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Spell Capital Equity Partners is pleased to announce the closing of Spell Capital Partners Fund V, LP, a $68.0 million private equity fund focused on the buyout of industrial manufacturing businesses. Fund V has acquired its first three platform investments and is actively seeking additional investment opportunities. Bill Spell, President and Founder, stated, “It’s an exciting...
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