Mendota Venture Capital

The Mendota Group invests primarily in manufacturing and value-added distribution companies. We invest our own capital alongside our investors in smaller companies, with a track record of positive cash flows. Companies of this size typically face similar challenges as they look to grow and these challenges fit well with our skills. We appreciate the advantages of a mature and stable market that values a strong, professionally run company. While we typically invest in manufacturing operations, we will also consider value-add distributors with no limitations to growth. Our greatest success is with companies whose owners have achieved profitable success and are now ready to move on and allow their teams to focus on the next level of growth. These management teams can benefit from a hands-on partner with a fresh perspective on how to achieve greater profitability. We don't expect our companies to be perfect; in fact, we enjoy the challenge of helping teams work through the challenges of an ownership transition.