Midwest Growth Partners

Midwest Growth Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle-market businesses across the Midwest. It targets manufacturing, food and agriculture, distribution and logistics, and business services. The firm applies an active investment strategy, providing capital and operational support to drive growth via strategic enhancements, management development, and process optimization.

Founded in 2013, Midwest Growth Partners was established by Mike Taylor and Joe Greving, with John Mickelson as Managing Partner. Leveraging their entrepreneurial and industry backgrounds, they recognized an opportunity to partner with and cultivate established, regionally significant businesses in sectors often overlooked by larger private equity.

The firm primarily serves companies seeking growth capital or succession solutions, generally with annual revenues from $10 million to $200 million. Midwest Growth Partners positions itself as a collaborative partner, executing strategic initiatives alongside management to foster long-term value. Its vision: building resilient, high-performing businesses strengthening the regional economy.