North Branch Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2014

AUM

$432 M

Location

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Founded in 2014, North Branch Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm, based in Oak Brook, IL, with a long history of investing alongside and partnering with management teams in industrial businesses.

We specifically target businesses that lead with engineering excellence or value-added services in order to solve complex customer problems. We seek partnerships with strong leadership teams driving tremendous cultures, and we are much more than a source of capital or liquidity. With 50 years of collective operating experience, our collaboration with management teams is unique. This experience comes from the Partners of North Branch, not a network of executives or consultants.

Follow us on Twitter: @northbranchcap

TARGETED INDUSTRIES

Value Added Distribution: Business to business with moderate average order size. Complimentary services or engineering component

Niche Manufacturing: Non-commodity, highly engineered products. Low capital expenditure requirements

Industrial Services: Unique service offering generating consistent, repeatable revenue

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

Revenue: $10 million to $75 million
EBITDA: $2 million to $8 million
Geography: United States and Canada for platform investments. Globally for add-ons

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Industrial Real Estate Manufacturing Transportation

North Branch Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
North Branch Capital Fund II, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Industrial Real Estate Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$213 M	July 2023

Contacts

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Loren Buschick VICE PRESIDENT

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FAQs about North Branch Capital

Is North Branch Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

North Branch Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is North Branch Capital located?

North Branch Capital is located in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States.

When was North Branch Capital founded?

North Branch Capital was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does North Branch Capital invest in?

North Branch Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Industrial, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Transportation.

What is North Branch Capital geographical focus of investments?

North Branch Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does North Branch Capital typically invest in?

North Branch Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of North Branch Capital investment?

North Branch Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for North Branch Capital?

North Branch Capital has around $432m assets under management.

When was North Branch Capital last fund created?

North Branch Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-07-11

What are the contacts of North Branch Capital?

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