LongWater Opportunities

LongWater Opportunities is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Fargo, North Dakota. Established in 2009, the firm focuses on control buyout equity investments in lower middle market manufacturing companies across the United States. LongWater partners with family owner-operators and entrepreneurs, emphasizing a hands-on approach to enhance the operational and strategic capabilities of its portfolio companies. The firm is committed to building successful American manufacturing businesses through patient capital and aligned interests, recognizing that long-term value is achieved by executing initiatives that foster sustainable competitive advantages. As a Registered Investment Adviser, LongWater Opportunities aims to create a distinct model in private equity by prioritizing collaboration and operational engagement.

Nick Careklas

Managing Director

Ben Dinehart

Managing Director

Trevor Gibson

Managing Director

Samuel Panke

Managing Director

Kevin Prunty

Senior Managing Director

5 past transactions

Kadon Precision Machining

Debt Financing in 2024
Kadon Precision Machining is a full-service contract manufacturing partner customers can trust to deliver quality precision machined parts on time and on budget. They engage in swiss machining, multi-spindle machining, CNC machining, and special manufacturing systems. They can help clients take the product from concept to completion. With a unique technique called manufacturing consolidation, they can also help organizations boost profitability and efficiencies.

Kadon Precision Machining

Private Equity Round in 2024
Kadon Precision Machining is a full-service contract manufacturing partner customers can trust to deliver quality precision machined parts on time and on budget. They engage in swiss machining, multi-spindle machining, CNC machining, and special manufacturing systems. They can help clients take the product from concept to completion. With a unique technique called manufacturing consolidation, they can also help organizations boost profitability and efficiencies.

Midland Garage Door

Private Equity Round in 2023
Midland Garage Door is a manufacturing company that manufactures custom residential garage doors and commercial garage doors.

Kalisher

Acquisition in 2018
Kalisher USA, founded in 1999 and based in Carrboro, North Carolina, specializes in providing art consultancy and manufacturing services tailored for the hospitality and healthcare sectors. The company creates, curates, and commissions custom art designed to inspire and enhance the environment of luxury hotels, resorts, and healthcare facilities. Kalisher also offers advanced technology and printers for various canvas types, allowing commercial interior designers to install art that aligns with their clients' aesthetic preferences and budgetary considerations. Through these services, Kalisher aims to elevate the guest experience and support the vision of interior design and architecture in commercial spaces.

Fox River Mills

Acquisition in 2016
Fox River is a producer of high quality, knitted technical socks and handwear for the outdoor, athletic, and casual markets. Founded in 1900, Fox River is the longest, continuously-running hosiery brand in the U.S. and proudly manufactures all of its products in its 240,000 square foot, world-class facility in Osage, Iowa. Fox River manufactures socks and handwear products marketed under the Fox River brand name (www.foxsox.com) and maintains private label programs for many major brands and retailers worldwide. Fox River is also known for several trademarks, including Wick Dry®, Scentry™, and the Original Rockford Red Heel® Monkey sock — used to make the iconic children’s toy, the sock monkey.
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