Little Engine Ventures

Little Engine Ventures is a private equity firm founded in 2016 and based in Lafayette, Indiana. The firm seeks to acquire companies in the manufacturing and service sectors and pursues buyout opportunities across broad geographies, prioritizing regions with strong specialization and, when its thesis or team expertise supports it, more localized investments.

Mikel Berger

Co-Founder and Partner

Daryl Starr

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Indiana

Cheddar

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2008, Cheddar specializes in usage-based billing platforms for SaaS companies. Its platform manages complex billing processes, including pricing, processing, collections, customer communications, and revenue optimization.

PrintWithMe

Seed Round in 2016
PrintWithMe is a pioneering business that offers a convenient and accessible printing solution through its extensive network of wireless printer kiosks across the United States. Established in 2014, the company operates in all 50 states, placing printers in locations such as multifamily apartments, coffee shops, hotels, and co-working spaces. Users can print securely and easily from any digital device with just a few clicks, benefiting from automated paper and toner management facilitated by predictive analytics. PrintWithMe has enabled over 20 million pages to be printed on sustainably-sourced paper, promoting community resource sharing and reducing electronic waste by an average of 550 pounds per location each year. Through its services, PrintWithMe caters to the increasing demand for remote and hybrid workspaces, allowing customers to print and pay quickly and efficiently.
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