Northstar Capital

Northstar Capital, established in 1993, is a Minneapolis-based investment firm that specializes in providing junior capital, primarily mezzanine debt, to middle market companies in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on sectors such as value-added distribution, light manufacturing, business services, financial services, education, and specialty healthcare. Northstar partners with proven sponsor groups and experienced management teams, offering commitment and clear direction throughout the investment process.

Scott Becker JD

Co-Founder and Advisory Partner

Ethan C. Eid

Partner

John V. Kennefick

Principal

Daniel E. Kleineman

Partner

Matthew R. Lilledahl

Vice President

Joseph J. Lingen

Vice President

Colin J. Moroney

Associate

Brian J. Schneider

Managing Partner

Charles Schroeder

Co-Founder and Advisory Partner

Kyle P. Sexton

Vice President, Controller

Johnny D. Walsh

Associate

Kendall H. Williamson

Senior Associate

Past deals in Minnesota

Consolidated Equipment Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Consolidated Equipment Group LLC, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of attachments for various types of light-construction equipment. The company is recognized as a leader in its field, providing high-quality attachments for skid-steer loaders, mini skid-steers, compact tractors, and utility terrain vehicles, among others. Its commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a prominent player in the equipment attachment market.

St. Croix Hospice

Private Equity Round in 2013
St. Croix Hospice is a prominent provider of hospice services for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. With 21 office locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas, the company offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support patients, their families, and caregivers. These services include physician care, nursing, hospice aide assistance, continuous care nursing during crises, social services, spiritual care, therapy, nutritional counseling, and routine medical check-ups. St. Croix Hospice focuses on enhancing the comfort and quality of life for those with terminal diagnoses while addressing their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Quick Attach Attachments

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quick Attach Attachments LLC, established in 2002 and headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, specializes in manufacturing a wide range of attachments for skid steers and tractors. The company's product lineup includes hydraulic breakers, brush chippers, dumping boxes, augers, mulchers, spades, splitters, planers, shears, crushers, power units, winches, converters, packers, tillers, grinders, saws, plows, scrapers, seeders, trenchers, and various grapples and blades. These attachments are designed for applications in construction, agriculture, forestry, landscaping, and snow removal, catering to both heavy-duty and mini equipment needs.

Univita Health

Venture Round in 2010
Univita Health, Inc. supplies outsourced services in the long-term care industry. The company offers long-term care insurance services, including product development and administrative support for both group and individual markets. It offers policy administration services, including application processing, premium billing, customer service, client treasury and accounting, claims and care management, underwriting, underwriting support, and claims services. The company also provides product development, risk management, compliance, and actuarial services. It processes applications for long-term care benefits and administers the policies and processes claims for medical, social, and personal-care services. The company provides a range of telephonic and face-to-face assessments utilizing its nationwide network of nurses. Univita Health was formerly known as Long Term Care Group, Inc. and changed its name in December 2008 following its acquisition by Genstar Capital, LLC. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with additional offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota; El Segundo, California; Woodbury, Minnesota; Maitland, Florida; Natick, Massachusetts; Nashville, Tennessee; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bix Produce Company

Private Equity Round in 2004
Bix Produce Company, LLC, founded in 1930 by Max Bix, is a prominent distributor of bulk and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cheese, and nuts. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company serves a diverse clientele that includes restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, country clubs, and food service distributors across Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Fargo, North Dakota. Bix Produce has evolved from its humble beginnings with a single truck into a regional leader in the foodservice industry, emphasizing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company's state-of-the-art processing facility operates six days a week, employing over 260 professionals who are dedicated to meeting the needs of their customers. In response to growing demand, Bix Produce has expanded its operations, including additional refrigerated warehouse space to accommodate organic and specialty produce offerings. Under the ownership of Randy Wilcox since 1980, Bix Produce continues to uphold its founding philosophy of delivering premium products on customers' schedules.

Reliable Property Services

Private Equity Round in 2002
Reliable Property Services, LLC, founded in 1983 and based in St. Paul, Minnesota, specializes in a wide range of property maintenance services. The company provides landscape and lawn maintenance, including lawn care, irrigation installation and maintenance, and erosion management. Additionally, it offers tree and hedge maintenance, snow and ice management, and parking lot de-icing services. As a subsidiary of Five Seasons Property Management, Inc., Reliable Property Services is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions for the upkeep and enhancement of both residential and commercial properties.

Bix Produce Company

Private Equity Round in 1998
Bix Produce Company, LLC, founded in 1930 by Max Bix, is a prominent distributor of bulk and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cheese, and nuts. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company serves a diverse clientele that includes restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, country clubs, and food service distributors across Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Fargo, North Dakota. Bix Produce has evolved from its humble beginnings with a single truck into a regional leader in the foodservice industry, emphasizing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company's state-of-the-art processing facility operates six days a week, employing over 260 professionals who are dedicated to meeting the needs of their customers. In response to growing demand, Bix Produce has expanded its operations, including additional refrigerated warehouse space to accommodate organic and specialty produce offerings. Under the ownership of Randy Wilcox since 1980, Bix Produce continues to uphold its founding philosophy of delivering premium products on customers' schedules.
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