New team member, Stephanie Johnson

GMB Capital Partners is pleased to welcome Stephanie Johnson to our team!

Prior to joining GMB, Stephanie spent over three years at Carlson Private Capital Partners, a private equity-focused family office that invests in middle market businesses. Previously she worked in investment banking for Chartwell Financial Advisory in Minneapolis and Jefferies in New York. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and graduated magna cum laude with concentrations in Finance and Corporate Reporting and Analysis.

“We are thrilled to have Stephanie join the team. She brings a lot of experience in principle investing, lower middle market M&A and corporate finance. Importantly, she is a great addition to the culture at GMB.”

GMB announces exciting team changes

Please join us in congratulating John Helms on his promotion to Principal of GMB. John has been a valuable team member since 2017 and has contributed significantly to the success of the firm.

Please also join us in congratulating Mike McHugh, co-founding partner of GMB, as his transition out of sharing firm management duties begins. Cully Olmanson, co-founding partner and Managing Partner, along with Dan Hemiadan, Managing Partner, will continue to share firm management duties going forward. Mike will continue in his role as a senior partner and investment committee member.

GMB’s 2020 Year in Review

The year in review. 2020 was quite a year!

GMB Announces Two New Funds

November 30, 2020

GMB Capital Partners, a private credit and equity investment firm, is pleased to announce the final close of GMB Mezzanine Capital IV and second close of GMB Mezzanine Capital IV – Parallel.

Minneapolis, MN – GMB Capital Partners (“GMB”) is pleased to announce closings for its fourth and fifth middle-market focused, direct credit investment funds, GMB Mezzanine Capital IV (“GMB IV”) and GMB Mezzanine Capital IV – Parallel (“GMB IV Parallel”). GMB IV is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Small Business Investment Company—the fourth fund formed and managed by GMB. GMB IV Parallel, 2020 vintage, will invest alongside GMB IV as well as in bespoke independent deals.

GMB exceeded its target size for GMB IV with a growing and diversified mix of limited partners, including family offices, regional and national banks, insurance companies, and large institutional investors. Today, GMB actively manages more than $650 million, including over $375 million of committed capital in GMB IV and GMB IV Parallel.

In each investment, GMB seeks to invest $3–30 million via debt and non-control equity in growing companies across North America. GMB’s debt investments include subordinated, second lien, first lien last out, as well as unitranche securities. The firm partners with top-tier private equity and independent sponsors in buyout transactions, growth capital and acquisition financing, and debt and equity recapitalizations across a broad range of industries in the lower and middle markets.

“We are pleased to announce the final close of GMB IV and initial closings of GMB IV Parallel in 2020. We will continue our consistent, proven investment strategy of investing in high quality companies and management teams,” commented Cully Olmanson, Managing Partner. “Of course, we are proud of the track record we have generated for all our previous funds and equally as proud of the strong relationships we have developed with our LP and sponsor communities.” GMB’s investment team has been active in direct credit since 2004, investing in a wide range of businesses, transaction types and capital structures across multiple business cycles.

About GMB Capital Partners

GMB is a leading provider of direct credit and equity to lower- and middle-market companies nationwide. Since 2004, the firm has invested more than $1 billion across more than 100 platforms. Consistent with the founders’ experience in direct credit since the 1980s, GMB has executed a consistent investment strategy that has generated attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors over the past 16 years. GMB’s seasoned team is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN with an additional office in Raleigh, NC. Additional information about GMB Capital Partners can be found at www.gmbcapitalpartners.com.

Investor Contacts:

Cary B. Nordan Cully Olmanson

Partner Managing Partner

cnordan@gmbmezz.com colmanson@gmbmezz.com

919-825-4890 612-243-4405

GMB Mezzanine Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Judd Stevens to Managing Director.

Judd joined GMB Mezzanine Capital in 2013 and is focused on business development, transaction underwriting and portfolio management. Prior to joining, Judd was at TripleTree Investment Bank, where he focused on transaction execution, business development, and primary research within the healthcare sector. Judd also spent time in corporate finance with Honeywell International. Judd graduated from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management with a concentration in Finance.

“Judd is a high caliber person and a very strong performer. He brings a high level of energy to the firm and we are fortunate to have him as a team member” – Cully Olmanson, Partner.

GMB is pleased to announce the promotion of Seth Jonker to Vice President

GMB is pleased to announce the promotion of Seth Jonker to Vice President. GMB recognizes a valuable team member since 2015 by promoting Seth Jonker to Vice President.

“Seth continues to contribute significantly to the success of GMB and we are excited to recognize him for his hard work and dedication to the firm,” said Judd Stevens, Principal.

Cary Nordan joins GMB team as Partner & Managing Director

Prior to joining GMB, Cary spent fourteen years at Triangle Capital, which managed $1.5 billion of capital within a publicly traded BDC and three SBIC Funds. Triangle provided private debt and equity capital to middle market companies; most recently, Cary was Chief Origination Officer, Co-Head of Investment Group, and Investment Committee member. Prior to Triangle, Cary managed BB&T Asset Management’s $1 billion small-cap growth equity mutual fund for almost three years. He also spent four years in investment banking and consulting, primarily for the financial and technology sectors. Cary holds a BSBA with honors from Appalachian State University and an MBA from Duke University. Also, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

“We have known Cary on a professional and personal level for almost fourteen years. We co-invested in many platforms and worked closely together over that time. His experience, performance and character make him a perfect fit for GMB. We look forward to him being an integral member of the firm and our growth going forward.” – Michael McHugh, Managing Partner

GMB is pleased to announce the promotion of John Helms to Vice President

John joined GMB Mezzanine Capital in 2016 and is focused on business development and portfolio management. Prior to joining GMB, he spent over four years in the investment management industry and was most recently at Water Street Healthcare Partners, LLC. Previously, he worked at William Blair & Company and interned at Stone Arch Capital, LLC. He completed his BA in Finance magna cum laude at the University of Notre Dame.

“John is a very valued team member at GMB and we are excited to see him continue to grow in his new position,” said Cully Olmanson, Partner at GMB.

GMB announces addition of new associate, Lucas Hougo

Prior to joining GMB in 2019, Luke was an Associate at Craig-Hallum Capital Group, where he focused on raising equity in public and private offerings, M&A transactions, and advisory work. Luke received his BA in Finance from Villanova University.

Partner Michael McHugh said, “We are happy to welcome Luke to GMB Mezzanine Capital. He is a great addition to the team.”

GMB Mezzanine Capital Promotes Judd Stevens

GMB Mezzanine Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Judd Stevens to Principal.

Judd joined GMB Mezzanine Capital in 2013 and is focused on business development, transaction underwriting and portfolio management. Prior to joining, Judd was at TripleTree Investment Bank, where he focused on transaction execution, business development, and primary research within the healthcare sector. Judd also spent time in corporate finance with Honeywell International. Judd graduated from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management with a concentration in Finance.

“Judd is a very valued team member at GMB and we are excited to see him continue to grow in his new position,” said Dan Hemiadan, Partner at GMB.

About GMB Mezzanine Capital

GMB Mezzanine Capital provides mezzanine debt and equity co-investments to middle-market companies in the U.S. GMB Mezzanine invests in the following types of transactions: leveraged acquisition, recapitalization, growth/expansion, and buyouts. Transactions are typically sponsored by private equity firms. GMB is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, please visit www.gmbmezz.com.

For more information, please contact:

Michael McHugh

Managing Partner

GMB Mezzanine Capital

612-243-4404