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

Past deals in Industrial Engineering

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.
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