Little Engine Ventures

Little Engine Ventures is a private equity firm based in Lafayette, Indiana, specializing in buyout investments. The firm focuses on investing across a broad geographic area, prioritizing regions with significant specialization while also considering local opportunities driven by specific investment theses or the expertise of its team. Little Engine Ventures aims to create value in its portfolio companies by leveraging its knowledge and resources to support growth and operational improvements.

Mikel Berger

Co-Founder and Partner

Daryl Starr

Founder and Managing Partner

4 past transactions

Cheddar

Seed Round in 2017
Cheddar, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, is a billing and recurring subscription management platform tailored for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The company offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies the complexities of billing and collections, including pricing, processing, customer communications, and revenue optimization. By replacing outdated billing methods with a modern, usage-based model, Cheddar enables businesses to efficiently manage recurring revenue and track real-time metrics. Its platform supports various payment structures, allowing companies to accept and monitor recurring payments, one-time charges, and usage fees, ultimately driving growth in top-line revenue.

CropZilla

Venture Round in 2016
Our Mission Statement governs the way we conduct our business. First and foremost it is you “our customers”, farmers in the global agricultural community who are our primary concern.

PrintWithMe

Seed Round in 2016
PrintWithMe is the largest network of wireless printer kiosks in the United States, providing convenient printing services in locations such as coffee shops, co-working spaces, and multifamily apartments. Established in 2014, the company operates in all 50 states, allowing users to print securely from any digital device with just a few clicks. The service is designed to meet the needs of remote and hybrid workspaces, offering email-based printing that enables customers to print and pay quickly. With a focus on sustainability, PrintWithMe has facilitated the printing of over 20 million pages on sustainably-sourced paper, contributing to the reduction of electronic waste in communities with its kiosks. The company also employs predictive analytics to automate paper and toner management, simplifying the process for businesses that incorporate this amenity.

SmartFile

Venture Round in 2016
Secure file management platform built for scale on-premises, in the cloud, or anywhere in-between. SmartFile's platform that offers encrypted file storage, secure file sharing and FTP hosting tools for enterprise organizations seeking more governance and control. Multi-user access, complex file permissions, company branding, secure virtual directory links, email notifications, automation and HIPAA compliant activity logs are key features that set SmartFile apart. SmartFile offers three solutions for those seeking an easier and more secure file management solutions; on-premise, cloud, and open source developer SDKs. Find out more at www.smartfile.com.
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