Middleground Capital

1500 Aristides Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40511

Website: middleground.com

Firm Size

• Assets Under Management (AUM):$3.2 Billion
• Number of Funds:21
• Employees:142
• Firm Type:Private Equity
• Focus Areas: Manufacturing
  

Description

MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm located in Lexington, Kentucky that specializes in investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies. The firm was founded in 2009 by managing partners John Stewart and Scot Duncan and has since grown to become a reputable name in the industry. MiddleGround Capital focuses on identifying and acquiring companies that present opportunities for growth and operational improvements. Their investment strategy revolves around actively partnering with management teams to drive transformation and build long-term value. They offer financial resources, operational expertise, and industry knowledge to support their portfolio companies in achieving their full potential. Led by a team of experienced professionals, MiddleGround Capital has helped numerous companies across various sectors achieve sustainable growth and success. They target businesses with annual revenues ranging from $25 million to $500 million, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as manufacturing, chemicals, plastics, aerospace, automotive, and distribution. The firm's location in Lexington, Kentucky provides them with a unique advantage as it is strategically located within the heart of the manufacturing industry in the United States. This proximity enables MiddleGround Capital to have close relationships with their portfolio companies, improving their ability to provide meaningful insights and support. MiddleGround Capital prides itself on its active and collaborative approach to investing. By leveraging their industry expertise and extensive network, they strive to create value for their stakeholders and contribute to the long-term success of the companies they invest in.

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Mar 11, 2024: SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates SCX, EQT, ETRN
 Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Jul 13, 2023: Commercial Metals Company Acquires EDSCO Fasteners LLC
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) ("CMC") today announced the purchase of EDSCO Fasteners LLC ("EDSCO"), a leading provider of anchoring solutions for the electrical transmission market, from MiddleGround Capital.  EDSCO's custom engineered line of anchor cages, bolts, and fasteners are manufactured principally from rebar and used primarily to secure high voltage electrical transmission poles to concrete foundations.  EDSCO serves the North American market from four manufacturing plants located in Texas , Utah , Tennessee , and North Carolina.  Since its founding in 1985, the company has grown to become the nation's largest provider of anchor cages for concrete reinforcement and has developed a strong reputation for customer service and reliability.

May 30, 2023: MIDDLEGROUND CAPITAL PLACE A NEW COO FOR THEIR PORTFOLIO COMPANY, LINDSAY PRECAST
MiddleGround Capital announced that Chris Beecher will be joining their portfolio company as COO, effective May 2023 .