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Clearwater Equity Group is a Minneapolis-based holding company that invests in profitable, lower middle-market businesses in partnership with management.

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Our team has deep experience in underwriting and structuring private investments, with a passionate focus on strategy, operational efficiency, and financial performance. We work closely with each of our companies to ensure that they have the capital and human resources necessary to realize long-term growth in revenue, earnings, and market share. 

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Clearwater does not manage any outside capital. This enables us to hold our investments for the very long term, which allows our companies to optimize their growth and success.

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Clearwater Equity Group, Inc CEG Minneapolis Private Equity

Devoted to Long-Term Success

Portfolio

Current Portfolio

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Foley Company

Designer and Manufacturer of sharpening equipment

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Headquarters: River Falls, WI

Invested: 2017​

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Omni Work/Space

Commercial furniture installation

and services

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Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN

Invested: 2010

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Vertex Group

Industrial equipment distribution​

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Headquarters: Hamel, MN

Invested: 2021

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Epicurean Butter

Chef-designed flavored butter products​​

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Headquarters: Federal Heights, CO

Invested: 2019

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Intek Plastics

Plastic extrusion and fabrication​​

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Headquarters: Hastings, MN

Invested: 2022

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Lakeshirts

Wholesale supplier of

custom-designed apparel 

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Headquarters: Detroit Lakes, MN

Invested: 2019

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Prince

Precision Industrial Manufacturing​

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Headquarters: Carol Stream, IN

Invested: 2022

QEI

Precision Industrial Manufacturing​

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Headquarters: Springfield, NJ

Invested: 2023

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Quick Cable

Manufactures and distributes products

for the energy storage industry

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Headquarters: Franksville, WI

Invested: 2012

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Springboard
Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer of 

injection molded products

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Headquarters: Bridgeman, MI

Invested: 2017

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Lakeshirts

Wholesale supplier of

custom-designed apparel 

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Headquarters: Monticello, MN

Invested: 2023

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Street Smart Rental

Traffic safety equipment rental​

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Headquarters: Columbus, MN

Invested: 2021

Historical Portfolio

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Team
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Brian Sefton
President
brian@clearwaterequity.com
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Steve Sefton
Chairman
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Maureen Moran
Senior Portfolio Analyst
maureen@clearwaterequity.com
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Kate LoCascio
Office Manager
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Kris Pearson
Controller
kris@clearwaterequity.com
Contact

Contact Us

200 Southdale Center

Edina, MN 55435​

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