Charter Capital Partners

Founded in 1989, Charter Capital Partners is a premier investment banking firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Charter offers a comprehensive range of investment banking and private capital investing advisory services, including buy-side and sell-side M&A, succession planning, business valuation and capital raise. Charter Private Capital Management is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), professionally managing numerous venture capital funds and private investment vehicles. Charter was recently named one of the top 100 most referred middle-market advisory firms in the US, according to a survey of 1,000 private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and family offices compiled by Axial, a network of middle market investors, advisors, and CEOs. Our mission is to deliver superior professional guidance to both business owners and investors throughout the complete business lifecycle.

John Kerschen

Managing Director

Past deals in Michigan

Vestaron

Series D in 2016
Vestaron Corporation specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T, Spear-Lep, and Leprotec, which target various pests in vegetables, fruits, and field crops. The company aims to enhance crop safety, efficacy, and sustainability by providing biopesticides that address resistance issues while ensuring safety for workers and the environment. Vestaron has received notable accolades for its innovative solutions, including the Bernard Blum Award and the Green Chemistry Challenge Award, recognizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and effective crop protection.
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