MLG Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

1987

AUM

$7 600 M

Location

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

MLG Capital is a direct real estate operator and private equity real estate investment firm focused on maximizing our client's’ investment capital. Our 35+ year operating history is rooted in absolute integrity, which shows in our clients’ results; our track record of favorable returns has earned us a strong reputation and following of thousands of satisfied investors across the USA. Our experience is in real estate investment and management first, so when it comes to selecting properties, you know there are experts at the helm considering all possibilities.

MLG Capital’s strong market knowledge has allowed us to build a presence in multiple states through our own operations and those of our joint venture partners (across the country, primarily in Southeastern, South Central and Midwest markets). We believe that a strong commitment to diversification (geographic, asset class, and manager) and heavy deal flow can benefit our investors’ portfolios, produce overall great returns, and tax efficient strategies.

MLG Capital is comprised of 6 principals with average tenure of 28 years, and over 950 employees across a group of affiliated companies. Within the capital group we serve our clients with a remarkably professional staff including several CPAs, a tax director, in-house legal counsel, engineers, land planners, and highly trained real estate investment professionals. MLG Capital functions as a series of private investment funds and parallel co-investment vehicles focused on acquiring truly unique investment opportunities across the nation, targeting cash on-cash distributions, plus appreciation, over time for our investor family and diversification.

MLG Capital knows investors want a consistent return on their real estate investments without the hassle of management. We strive to operate as a family and each of our investors become part of this as they engage with us.

Industry

HoReCa/Hospitality Retail Real Estate Industrial Medical Devices

MLG Capital Funds

Name Type
Questionare
Industry
Questionare
Stage
Questionare
Region
Size AUM Launch date
MLG Private Fund I
Private Equity (PE)
Industrial
Medical Devices
Real Estate
Retail
HoReCa/Hospitality
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$29 M
June 2012
MLG Private Fund II
Private Equity (PE)
Industrial
Medical Devices
Real Estate
Retail
HoReCa/Hospitality
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$54 M
August 2014
MLG Private Fund IV
Private Equity (PE)
Industrial
Medical Devices
Real Estate
Retail
HoReCa/Hospitality
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$250 M
September 2018
MLG Private Fund VI
Private Equity (PE)
Industrial
Real Estate
Retail
HoReCa/Hospitality
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$384 M
January 2025
MLG Fund V
Private Equity (PE)
Industrial
Medical Devices
Real Estate
Retail
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$350 M
December 2020
MLG Private Fund VII
Private Equity (PE)
Industrial
Real Estate
Retail
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$400 M
February 2025

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Lindsey (Rozran) Collings Vice President
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FAQs about MLG Capital

MLG Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
MLG Capital is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States.
MLG Capital was founded in 1987.
MLG Capital invests in companies and startups in HoReCa/Hospitality, Retail, Real Estate, Industrial, Medical Devices.
MLG Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
MLG Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
MLG Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
MLG Capital has around $7 600m assets under management.
MLG Capital last fund was created/launched in 2025-02-18
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