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LFM Capital, LLC
Private equityNashville · Growth · 34 people tracked
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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.
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Team · 34 people
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Co-founder of LFM Capital with over twenty years of operating and management leadership experience across manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering, and supply chain. Previously general manager at Ditch Witch and at Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services (UK and China), and an MIT Leaders for Global Operations fellow.
Co-founder of LFM Capital with over 29 years of operating experience across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, technology and sales. Previously a Principal at TVV Capital, COO of MFG.com, a Senior Director at Dell, and a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy; holds engineering degrees from the Naval Academy and MIT and an MBA from MIT Sloan.
Chris Lin is a Managing Director at LFM Capital with two decades of management consulting, transactional, and operational experience. He previously spent his career at Bain & Company advising Fortune 500 and middle-market companies and private equity funds, with a focus on technology, manufacturing, and operational improvement.
Conner Harris is a Managing Director at LFM Capital focused on transaction review and execution as well as portfolio company strategy and support. He previously worked at The Riverside Company (Dallas and New York), BDCA, and BlackArch Partners, and began his career as a mechanical engineer at Westinghouse Nuclear.
Managing Director at LFM Capital leading business development, direct sourcing, and intermediary outreach, with over 15 years of experience across private equity, banking, and investment management. Previously worked at Bank of America, Essex Investment Management, Pamlico Capital, and Willis Stein & Partners, and holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from Georgetown University.
Head of Compliance since 2016, previously an external and internal auditor at EY, SHB and Swedavia.
Joined in 2018 focusing on semiconductor, ICT, and high-tech deep-tech investments. Previously worked at UOB Venture and as a process integration engineer at SSMC (a TSMC/NXP joint venture in Singapore). Has direct and fund-of-funds investment experience across the US, Israel, China, and Taiwan.
Vice President at LFM Capital focused on deal evaluation and execution, bringing transaction and valuation experience. Previously an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan in New York working on middle market M&A and lending.
Russ Aiken is a Director at LFM Capital focused on deal evaluation and execution, bringing transaction and valuation experience. He previously worked as an analyst at Barclays in Southeast Coverage and in PwC's Transaction Services group. He holds a BBA from Lipscomb University and an MAcc from Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School, and is a CFA charterholder and inactive CPA.
Ashley Prisant serves as Portfolio CHRO at LFM Capital and works as a management instructor. Her background spans human resources, operations, finance, and analytics, with experience in leadership development, talent engagement, and process improvement. Her technical skills include Six Sigma Green Belt certification, Kaizen process methods, and financial and data analysis.
Brian Kaminski is an Operating Partner at LFM Capital, where he works on performance improvements across the firm's portfolio companies. He has more than 20 years of experience, with a focus on the manufacturing sector.
Christie Antetomaso is a special education teacher with over 10 years of experience supporting diverse student populations in the U.S. and abroad. She is seeking to transition into a new field such as education consulting or program management.
Katie Oden is a Business Development Associate at LFM Capital with over 10 years of experience. She previously worked at STERIS Corporation in sales operations, strategic improvement, and training/quality roles. She holds a BA from Marietta College, an MBA from Cleveland State University, and a Women in Leadership Certificate from Case Western Reserve University.
Ken Hoefling is an Operating Partner at LFM Capital with over 30 years of experience in global manufacturing business leadership. His background includes business turnarounds, startup operations in Asia, and global retail sales and business transformation. His areas of expertise include P&L management, lean manufacturing, supply chain management, and IT-enabled business transformation using IIoT technologies.
Kyle Denu is an Operating Partner at LFM Capital with over 20 years of experience scaling companies. He works with lower middle-market manufacturing businesses, focusing on process improvement and growth initiatives.
Phil Swire is a Portfolio Chief Marketing Officer at LFM Capital, working across strategy, marketing, transformation, and product for private equity and venture-backed companies. His prior experience includes roles at Amazon, PwC, and Ketchum, with responsibility for P&L up to $1.5 billion, budgets up to $700 million, and teams of up to 4,000 people across industries including consumer packaged goods, financial services, automotive, and healthcare. He has also taught strategic marketing at UCLA Extension and served as a teaching assistant in database management at Carnegie Mellon University.
Katie Oden is a Business Development Associate at LFM Capital with over a decade of professional experience. Before joining the firm, she worked at STERIS Corporation in Sales Operations and Strategic Improvement, focusing on data analysis, organizational development, and project implementation, and earlier served as a Training and Quality Specialist in STERIS's Healthcare Customer Operations. She holds a BA from Marietta College, an MBA from Cleveland State University, and a Women in Leadership Certificate from Case Western Reserve University.
Kevin Bradley oversees finance, accounting, and back-office functions at LFM Capital. He previously served as First Deputy Treasurer for the State of Tennessee, overseeing daily treasury operations and roughly $100 billion in assets, and is a CPA and CFA charterholder.
Mitch Mattingly is a Senior Associate at LFM Capital focused on deal evaluation and execution. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at William Blair in Charlotte on middle-market technology M&A, and earlier at Brown Gibbons Lang in Chicago.
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Warner Music Group.
General manager leading HealthCap's Swiss investment management companies since 2018. A certified Swiss CPA with an MSc in economics from HEC Lausanne and a 25-year career at EY as financial audit director.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through LFM Capital, LLC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 28 of 41 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×26Hardware ×20Construction Tech ×8New Materials ×6Robotics ×5Energy ×4Consumer ×3AgTech ×2
HQs:United States×19
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 22019 · 13 dated
Marcy 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
Bergari develops custom solutions for noise and emissions control, working as a partner to customers and end users.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardware
CID manufactures a wide range of customizable attachments for skid steers, compact tractors, and mini skid-steers.
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
Diamabrush manufactures diamond abrasive tools and brushes for surface preparation and finishing in construction and renovation projects.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareDetroit, US
CMC Anchoring Systems manufactures anchor bolt cages, anchor bolts, wind foundation bolts, hardware, and fabricated plate parts for large steel structures.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
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)inMalay Desai(Director of Innovation)Dean Bauman(Vice President of Finance)inJames Horne(President/CEO, Technical Beverage Services)Nathan Massey(Director of Sales)in
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)inJeff Smith(Chief Financial Officer)Brandon Flexsenhar(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsWindjammer Capital
Heartland Steel designs, engineers, and manufactures steel pallet racking systems, mezzanines, stairways, and ladders for warehouse projects.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
Co-investorsSterling Investment
IronCraft manufactures agricultural equipment attachments designed to handle demanding field and worksite applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardwareDecatur, US
Co-investorsNorthStar Capital
Langmuir Systems manufactures and sells easy-to-assemble CNC plasma cutting kits and accessories for hobbyists, small business owners, and industrial facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsTexas, US
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
Medix manufactures ambulance vehicles designed to meet or exceed KKK-A-1822 CN and GVS safety standards.
HardwareMedical Devices
Co-investorsEcho Health Ventures
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 vacuum dehydration systems and instrumentation for industrial applications, including lube oil purifiers for water contamination removal and equipment service/upgrades.
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
Steel Pro provides structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication services, including custom metalwork, galvanizing, and 3D design coordination for construction projects.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
Tuttle Inc provides engineering design and mechanical installation services for industrial clients across pharmaceutical, medical device, food, and pet food sectors, handling projects from conceptual design through facility installation.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareFriend, US
Gary TuttleGalen Tuttle(CEO)Dan Harnly(President)in
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
Weller Metalworks is a full-service metal fabrication and machining supplier serving over 100 customers across diverse industries globally.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsLibertyville, US
Co-investorsAea Investors
ZTZ Services manufactures hardware systems for monitoring the health and condition of electrical transformers and related grid infrastructure components.
Data & InfrastructureEnergyHardwareIoT
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AccelevationAlloyAmerican Automation GroupAttachCoEclipse OutdoorExcelis Packaging AutomationHeartland Steel ProductsNACSPowerBuiltSisTechSteelProVektek
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsEDSCOacq. by Commercial Metals Company (CMC)
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LFM Capital, LLC made?
- LFM Capital, LLC has 41 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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.
- Who does LFM Capital, LLC co-invest with?
- LFM Capital, LLC most often shares deals with Aea Investors, Sterling Investment, Windjammer Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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