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Bellwether // Lineage

Bellwether Media Minnetonka, MN-based Bellwether Media is a leading publisher of educational children’s books for students in Pre-K through Grade 7. The Company offers engaging, literacy-promoting content through four well-recognized brands: Bellwether, Jump!, Bearport, and Kaleidoscope.  Their award-winning books are widely recognized by librarians and educators as the best nonfiction titles for beginning and struggling readers. …

Minnesota Tile // KG Stevens

Minnesota Tile Based in Minneapolis and founded in 1930, Minnesota Tile & Stone is a leading provider of tile, porcelain, brick, fireplaces, and custom fabricated natural stone countertops to the high-end residential and commercial markets with five showrooms across the Twin Cities metro.   K.G. Stevens Milwaukee-based K.G. Stevens is Wisconsin’s largest wholesale fabricator and installer …

Polar Plastics:

Polar Plastics Polar Plastics is a St. Paul-based manufacturer of plastic film and low density polyethylene products.  The Company’s plastic sheeting, film, and bags are used in a wide variety of end markets and applications including packaging, logistics, home improvement, consumer, and more.  Products are sold through mass retail and distribution under the Polar Plastics …

JDS Marketing & Sales:

JDS Marketing & Sales JDS Marketing & Sales, based in Minneapolis, is a leading e-commerce retailer and wholesaler of personalized gifts for weddings, birthdays, holidays and special occasions.  The Company goes to market through its direct-to-consumer sites A Gift Personalized and GroomsShop, Amazon and Etsy storefronts, and wholesale through a variety of top wedding and …

Whiting Clinic:

Whiting Clinic Whiting Clinic is a top provider of LASIK vision correction and cataract surgery in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.  Whiting Clinic was founded in 2009 by leading ophthalmologist Dr. David Whiting, who has performed more than 100,000 LASIK procedures in the Twin Cities.   Vision Group Holdings Vision Group Holdings, based in West Palm …

Modern Automotive Performance:

Modern Automotive Performance Modern Automotive Performance, based in St. Paul, MN, is a specialty e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories for upgrades to Mitsubishi, Subaru, Honda and other leading marques.  MAP offers over 40,000 SKUs to its large and growing customer base of performance tuning and racing enthusiasts.   SD Wheel Enthusiast …

Animal Adventure:

Animal Adventure Animal Adventure, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a designer and manufacturer of plush products for the children’s, baby, pet, and water toy markets.  The Company provides its products to leading retailers worldwide including Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, Walgreens, Tesco, Costco, Safeway, Petco, and many others.  Animal Adventure produces several distinctive branded product lines alongside …

MindWare:

MindWare MindWare is an award-winning creator and manufacturer of Brainy Toys for Kids of All Ages. Its diverse product line includes educational toys, games, brain teasers, creative play activities, building sets, coloring books and more! The company has evolved into a direct-to-consumer catalog and website, along with its own wholesale division. Consumers, educators and retailers …

Hound Dog Products:

Hound Dog Products Hound Dog Products is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of innovative lawn and garden tools. The Company started on the strength of its original weeding tool and now has a number of complementary products filling a variety of lawn and garden needs, including weeding, edging, pet clean up, aerating, …

Don Stevens:

Don Stevens Don Stevens is a wholesale distribution business representing top brands across HVAC, foodservice and lodging equipment, including Goodman, Amana, Manitowoc, Silver King, Panasonic, McCall, SerVend, Imperial, Kelvinator, LG, Honeywell and many others. Don Stevens sells to equipment dealers and contractors in the Upper Midwest, with branch locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota …

Pella Rio Grande, Inc.:

Pella Rio Grande, Inc. Pella Rio Grande, Inc. is an independently-owned distributor that sells, installs, and provides service for Pella window and door products.  The Company serves customers across its sales territory, which includes the New Mexico, five counties in southwestern Colorado, and eight counties in west Texas.  Pella Rio Grande is based is Albuquerque, …

Spectrum Products:

Spectrum Products Spectrum Products is a complete provider of commercial swimming pool deck equipment for schools, hotels, recreational centers, fitness clubs, and therapy/rehabilitation facilities.  Spectrum utilizes the highest quality materials to make durable equipment including assisted access lifts, lifeguard chairs, rail goods and ladders, starting platforms and thermal pool blankets.  Spectrum Products is based in …

Cedar Valley Exteriors:

Cedar Valley Exteriors Cedar Valley Exteriors is an insurance restoration business that manages repair of storm-damaged property, primarily resulting from wind and hail. The Company offers a turnkey solution that allows owners to have property repaired without the hassle of dealing with large, bureaucratic insurance and mortgage companies.  Cedar Valley Exteriors is based in Minneapolis, …

Dascom Systems Group, Inc.:

Dascom Systems Group, Inc. Dascom specializes in designing, integrating and manufacturing audio and video systems for distance learning, videoconferencing, corporate boardrooms and IPTV.  They serve several key markets including, corporate, education, broadcast, medical, government, judicial and telecommunication service providers.  The Company is based in Woodbury, Minnesota. Strength Capital Partners Strength Capital Partners is a Birmingham, …

InVision Optical:

InVision Optical InVision Optical is a chain of upscale eyewear stores offering a wide variety of glasses and eyecare services.  InVision Optical is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. InVision Optical, LLC InVision Optical was acquired by a former consumer products executive.