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Granite

Central Minnesota, US · 1 known investors

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Granite Partners is a long-term owner of established, profitable businesses primarily in the upper Midwest, specializing in niche market leaders across manufacturing, industrial products, software, and medical devices. The firm acquires companies with strong cultural foundations and values-aligned leadership, offering flexible partnership structures including equity, cash, and ownership exchanges to facilitate founder transitions.

Founders & leadership

RBRick Bauerly
Rick BauerlyFounderFounder of Granite Partners, which acquires established, profitable businesses primarily in the upper Midwest, specializing in niche market leaders across manufacturing, industrial products, software, and medical devices.
PEPat Edeburn
Pat EdeburnCo-founder
AMArt Monaghan
Art MonaghanCo-founder

Board

SB
Shelly Bauerly KopelOperating Partner
GS
Greg SchumacherOperating Partner

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Frequently asked questions

What does Granite do?
Granite Partners is a long-term owner of established, profitable businesses primarily in the upper Midwest, specializing in niche market leaders across manufacturing, industrial products, software, and medical devices. The firm acquires companies with strong cultural foundations and values-aligned leadership, offering flexible partnership structures including equity, cash, and ownership exchanges to facilitate founder transitions.
Who founded Granite?
Granite was founded by Rick Bauerly, Pat Edeburn, Art Monaghan.
Who are Granite's investors?
Granite's investors include Rembrandt Venture Partners.
Where is Granite headquartered?
Granite is headquartered in Central Minnesota, US.