Northcreek Mezzanine

Investor type

PE / Debt fund

Founded

2010

AUM

$700 M

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Northcreek Mezzanine is a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2010 by Barry Peterson and Rodger Davis. Both founding partners have a long history in the investment sector, having worked together since the late nineties after beginning their careers in the mid-eighties. The firm is composed of a tight-knit team experienced in providing mezzanine debt and equity to lower-middle market companies throughout the U.S. Known for their flexible approach and reliable execution, the team is focused on assisting businesses in unlocking growth and achieving financial objectives.

Northcreek Mezzanine specializes in providing dynamically structured mezzanine debt and equity investments to businesses, focusing on acquisition and buyout financing, growth equity, and deleveraging. The firm's investment portfolio spans across multiple sectors, and they manage over $700 million in assets. They primarily work with management teams, business owners, and private equity groups across 27 states, offering a competitive edge through their deep market knowledge and strategic investment approach.

Notable investments by Northcreek Mezzanine include over 80 investments in diverse sectors. Their focus on lower-middle market companies enables them to support business owners in various stages of growth. They continue to build a reputation as a trusted and dependable financial partner in the investment community.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Healthcare Services Industrial IT Services Retail Technology Energy

Northcreek Mezzanine Funds

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Region
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Northcreek Mezzanine Fund V
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Healthcare Services
Industrial
IT Services
Retail
Technology
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$250 M
December 2024

Contacts

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Rodger Davis Managing Partner
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Barry Peterson Founding Partner
Founding Partner
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FAQs about Northcreek Mezzanine

Northcreek Mezzanine is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Northcreek Mezzanine is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Northcreek Mezzanine was founded in 2010.
Northcreek Mezzanine invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Industrial, IT Services, Retail, Technology, Energy.
Northcreek Mezzanine invests in companies and startups in North America.
Northcreek Mezzanine invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Northcreek Mezzanine usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Northcreek Mezzanine has around $700m assets under management.
Northcreek Mezzanine last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-12
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