GMB Capital Partners Recognized as 2025 SBIC of the Year

Minneapolis, MN – April 1, 2025 – GMB Capital Partners is proud to announce that it has been named the 2025 SBIC of the Year – Established Manager by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). This marks the second time GMB Capital Partners has received this prestigious honor, having previously won in 2016.

GMB Capital Partners is committed to expanding access to capital for small businesses. Over the past 21 years, the firm has invested more than $1.6 billion in over 140 companies across the Unites States. GMB Capital Partners serves as a trusted partner to small businesses, investing across a variety of industries and helping to bridge the funding gaps that many underserved small businesses face.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the SBA,” said Judd Stevens, Managing Partner at GMB Capital Partners. “Our commitment to supporting small businesses and fostering their growth has been at the core of our mission since our founding. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the lasting impact we seek to make on small businesses across the country.”

GMB Capital Partners remains dedicated to providing critical capital to businesses that results in job creation, economic growth, and community development. The firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes long-term relationships and a deep understanding of the unique challenges that small businesses face in today’s dynamic market environment.

For more information about GMB Capital Partners and its investment initiatives, please visit GMB Capital Partners.

GMB Promotes Team Members

GMB Capital Partners (“GMB”) announces the promotions of Seth Jonker and Dylan Lyons to Director. “Both Seth and Dylan have added significant value to the GMB platform. We are excited about their promotions and future at GMB” said Managing Partner, Cully Olmanson.

Within GMB, Seth’s and Dylan’s responsibilities include developing relationships with sponsors, investors and business partners; sourcing and leading investment opportunities; and ongoing management of GMB’s portfolio. Seth joined GMB in 2015 and is based out of GMB’s Minneapolis office. Dylan joined GMB in 2022 and is based in Chicago.

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.

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.”