LFM Capital, LLC
Private equityNashville · Growth · 29 people tracked
Investment thesis
LFM Capital focuses exclusively on the North American manufacturing sector, partnering with management teams and institutional investors to build lasting manufacturing businesses. Drawing on hands-on operator and engineering backgrounds, the firm applies operational excellence, executive leadership, and targeted growth strategies to unlock value at its partner companies. It emphasizes long-term, patient capital and collaborative partnerships, offering small manufacturers resources they would not otherwise access, including operational risk assessment, growth-opportunity identification, modern marketing and sales, supply chain optimization, and improved information systems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 29 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 44 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×19Hardware ×14Construction Tech ×7New Materials ×4Energy ×3Robotics ×3AgTech ×2Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×11
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMarcy Laboratories is a family-owned contract manufacturer and filler of fragrance products, including perfumes, colognes, eau de toilettes, hair and body mists, reed diffusers, and room sprays.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerWest Chicago, US
Kevin MortonMike Buehler
Provides automated solutions for manufacturing facilities across diverse end markets.
Manufactures tractor and skid steer attachments.
Bergari develops custom solutions for noise and emissions control, working as a partner to customers and end users.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardware
CID Attachments manufactures skid steer and mini skid steer attachments such as power rakes, tree reapers, tree saws, forestry disc mulchers, and angle brooms.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareDenton, US
Current Tools manufactures over 100 tools for electrical contractors, including cable pullers, conduit benders, knockout sets, and jobsite storage.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareGreenville, US
Excelis Packaging Automation provides packaging line systems for filling, capping, labeling, materials handling, and packing, built from five established packaging equipment companies.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics
Richard Butler(CEO)Malay Desai(Director of Innovation)Dean Bauman(Vice President of Finance)James Horne(President/CEO, Technical Beverage Services)Nathan Massey(Director of Sales)
Fecon manufactures vegetation management and natural resource recovery equipment, including forestry mulching heads and mulching tractors such as the FTX600, for the forestry and organic resource recovery industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechConstruction TechHardwareLebanon, US
Bob Dieckman(Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Stanley(Chief Commercial Officer)Jeff Smith(Chief Financial Officer)Brandon Flexsenhar(Chief Operating Officer)
Heartland Steel designs, engineers, and manufactures steel pallet racking systems, mezzanines, stairways, and ladders for warehouse projects.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
L&R Industries is a Missouri-based industrial company operating multiple divisions, including metal fabrication, material processing, millwright and crane services, electrical contracting, and metal stamping.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew MaterialsMountain Grove, US
Lin JonesJanice Jones
Manufactures CNC routers and plasma tables under the ShopSabre and Langmuir Systems brands.
Salient is an OEM that designs and manufactures custom switchgear and industrial controls used to protect and maintain critical infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCharlotte, US
Manufactures shelter and display solutions including commercial tents and branded environments.
SESCO designs and manufactures transformer service equipment and custom oil purification systems, including insulating and lube oil purifiers, vacuum systems, and dry air systems.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Southern Tooling is a custom automation partner that designs, builds, programs, and installs integrated automation systems in-house, including robotic vision, assembly, testing, and material-handling cells.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics
Designs and fabricates structural steel solutions for commercial, industrial and material handling applications.
SteelPro supplies structural and miscellaneous steel for commercial and industrial construction job sites, offering engineering, detailing, and project management services.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
Friend, US
Vintage Air designs and manufactures high-performance air conditioning, climate control systems, and accessories for specialty vehicles such as street rods, sport trucks, and performance cars.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceHardwareMobility & Transportation
Offers fabrication, machining and stamping solutions to OEM and distribution customers worldwide.
Weller Metalworks is a full-service contract manufacturer providing metal fabrication, machining, stamping, and custom sprocket production for OEMs and low-volume made-to-order projects.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LFM Capital, LLC invest at?
- LFM Capital, LLC invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does LFM Capital, LLC focus on?
- LFM Capital, LLC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing.
- Where is LFM Capital, LLC located?
- LFM Capital, LLC is headquartered in Nashville, US.
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