FortéOne Capital
FortéOne Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing U.S. lower middle-market companies in the Specialty Manufacturing, Building Products, and Industrial & Engineering Services sectors. We invest with a generational time horizon and partner with business owners, management teams, and patient capital investors to build stronger, more resilient enterprises. Our model combines proprietary deal flow with a proven value-creation framework. We focus on companies with $2–10M of EBITDA where a founder transition, succession planning, or professionalization opportunity creates a compelling path to scale. Our team brings hands-on experience in operations, finance, and strategy — with more than 60 Operating Partners who have served as CEOs, CFOs, and functional leaders across a broad range of industries. We create value by: • Building leadership depth and strengthening management teams • Driving operational improvements and EBITDA growth • Expanding distribution, product lines, and market reach • Leveraging strategic add-on acquisitions to create platform scale • Positioning companies for sustained industry leadership Our independent sponsor model allows us to remain flexible in how we structure transactions, align with sellers and co-investors, and create long-term value for all stakeholders. We believe business evolution is a continuous journey — and we are committed to guiding every company we invest in through the changes required to thrive in a competitive and ever-shifting market. Disclaimer: FortéOne Capital, LLC and FortéOne Consulting, LLC are separate and independent legal entities. They do not share common ownership, and each maintains its own governance, management, and financial reporting structures. FortéOne Capital has no legal or financial responsibility for the actions, obligations, or liabilities of FortéOne Consulting.
FortéOne Capital is an independent sponsor targeting U.S. lower middle-market companies with $2–10M EBITDA in specialty manufacturing, building products, and industrial services.
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
pe, independent sponsor
manufacturing, construction, engineering, food & drink
Private Equity, Independent sponsor, Manufacturing, Leveraged Buyout, ESOP, Operators, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Middle Market Acquisitions, Management Buyouts (MBOs), Industry Roll-Ups, Exit Strategies, Growth Equity, Capital Raising, Private Equity Investments, Buy-and-Build Strategies, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Corporate Governance
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$6
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2025
industrial_manufacturing,construction_infrastructure,food_beverage · Specialty Manufacturing, Building Products, Industrial & Engineering Services, Food Production
Done
Prospects
| Name | Title | Channels | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Managing Partner | c.speed@forteonecapital.comvalid | LI | — |
| Leadership & Governance | Leadership & Governance | — | LI | — |
| Vice President, Business Development | Vice President, Business Development | — | LI | — |
| Strategy Expert | Strategy Expert | — | LI | — |
| Partner | Partner | m.rittmanic@forteonecapital.comvalid | LI | — |
| Go‑To‑Market Expert | Go‑To‑Market Expert | — | LI | — |
| Supply Chain Expert | Supply Chain Expert | — | LI | — |
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