Minneapolis, MN, April 2026 –– NorthCoast is pleased to announce it provided subordinated debt financing to Shields Harper to support the add-on acquisition of complementary business Petroleum Marketing Equipment (“PME”). Shields Harper, headquartered in Martinez, CA, is a distributor of petroleum dispensers, EV chargers, and convenience store equipment. For more information regarding the transaction and NorthCoast, please contact Mark McDonald, Founding Partner, at mark@northcoastmezz.com.Read More
Minneapolis, MN, February 2026 –– NorthCoast is pleased to announce a subordinated debt investment in Griffin Gear to support its partnership with Birmingham Gear. Griffin Gear, headquartered in Roebuck, SC, is an aftermarket gear manufacturer and industrial gearbox repair business serving a diverse set of customers and end markets. For more information regarding the transaction and NorthCoast, please contact Stacy Harmsen, Founding Partner, at stacy@northcoastmezz.com. Read More
2025 Year in Review Exceptional year marked by multiple new platform investments, follow-on investments, and successful realizations plus growth in team, Fund IV first close in October 2025, and receipt of Fund IV SBIC license in January 2026. We look forward to continued momentum in 2026. NorthCoast Mezzanine Welcomes Mitch Nelson to the Team NorthCoast is pleased to announce that Mitch...Read More
Minneapolis, MN, October 2025 – NorthCoast is pleased to announce a subordinated debt and equity co-investment in Madden Media to support its partnership with Karsh Hagan. Madden Media, headquartered in Tucson, AZ, is a full-service advertising agency that elevates experience and purpose-driven brands. For more information regarding the transaction and NorthCoast, please contact Ryan McKinney, Partner, at ryan@northcoastmezz.com. Read More
Minneapolis, MN, August 2025 – NorthCoast is pleased to announce a subordinated debt and preferred equity co-investment in Comprehensive EyeCare Partners (“CompEye”) to support a recapitalization. CompEye, headquartered near Las Vegas, NV, is an ophthalmology practice management firm serving the Western US. For more information regarding the transaction and NorthCoast, please contact Mark McDonald, Founding Partner, at mark@northcoastmezz.com or Alex Travis, Managing Director, at alex@northcoastmezz.com.Read More
