Mason Wells
Private equityMilwaukee · Growth · 22 people tracked
Investment thesis
Mason Wells is a private equity firm concentrated on the U.S. Midwest, with a track record spanning more than 25 years. It seeks to create lasting value by prioritizing people, and it partners with companies across areas such as outsourced business services, packaging materials and converting, and engineered products and services. The firm supports growth through strategic acquisitions, geographic and service-line expansion, and organic initiatives, as reflected in its portfolio of investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 54 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathProvider of dry bulk transportation, packaging, distribution, and logistics solutions to chemical and plastic industry companies.
Manufacturer of custom folding cartons for private label and branded consumer goods, focused on food and beverage markets.
Provider of residential and commercial water treatment equipment including softening, purification, and disinfection systems.
Manufacturer of identification and serialization labeling solutions for regulated applications and harsh environments.
Converter of labels and flexible packaging for healthcare, food and beverage, personal care, and industrial markets.
Manufacturer and marketer of puzzles, board games, and indoor/outdoor games sold via retail and e-commerce.
Manufacturer of specialty process chemicals for metal pretreatment, cleaners, water treatment, and metalworking.
Manufacturer of custom single and barrier layer polyethylene films for flexible packaging applications.
Manufacturer of thermocouple products for high-temperature aerospace, defense, and power generation environments.
Converter of flexible packaging products for office, pet food, consumer staple, industrial, and specialty markets.
Designer, printer, and converter of paper partyware such as napkins, plates, bowls, and cups.
Manufacturer of custom thermoformed plastic packaging and extruder of plastic sheet for food and consumer markets.
Provider of embedded compute engines and lifecycle management services to OEMs and software vendors.
Designer and importer of branded and licensed home recreational sporting goods; later merged into Buffalo Games.
Processor of beef, pork, and poultry products including cooked, marinated, cured, and frozen meats.
Manufacturer of precision-machined components for diesel engines and fuel injection systems.
Provider of mortgage loan settlement services and mortgage fulfillment connectivity software.
Provider of T1-based broadband access equipment for last-mile telecommunications networks.
Provider of engineering, furnishment, and installation services to the telecommunications industry.
Label converter producing pressure-sensitive and specialty labels for beverage, food, and personal care markets.
National provider of forensic engineering and consulting services for insurers, law firms, and commercial clients.
Manufacturer and marketer of the Calypso brand of flavored lemonades and limeades.
Global supplier of injection molded plastic components, tooling, and equipment for the healthcare market.
Manufacturer of thermoformed packaging trays, clamshells, and cups for the food industry.
Provider of custom thermoformed packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
Business process outsourcing provider focused on accounts receivable management and collections.
Manufacturer of fluid power components, hydraulic pumps, valves, motors, and meters.
Provider of medical packaging, foodservice meal packaging, and niche food processing equipment.
Designer, marketer, and manufacturer of branded health, beauty, and personal care products.
Manufacturer of K-6 educational arts and crafts and fine art products, with brands including Tru-Ray and Fadeless.
IT integrator providing hardware, software, and services to healthcare, government, education, and corporate sectors.
Designer and developer of branded beauty and bath accessories for mass, drug store, and specialty beauty channels.
Manufacturer of thermoset composite molding compounds and custom molded composite parts.
Non-asset-based third-party logistics provider specializing in warehousing and multi-vendor consolidation.
Provider of outsourced electrical power engineering, testing, and maintenance services to utility and industrial clients.
Designer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging including blow molded containers and injection molded closures.
Provider of retail logistics for consumer packaged goods companies supplying traditional and e-commerce retailers.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Wells IIILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2010 | — | 20.6% | 3.02x | 3.02x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Mason Wells invest at?
- Mason Wells invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Mason Wells focus on?
- Mason Wells focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials.
- Where is Mason Wells located?
- Mason Wells is headquartered in Milwaukee, US.
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