Rock Island Capital LLC

About The Fund

Rock Island Capital LLC is a private equity firm that specializes in partnerering with exceptional management teams across various industries, aiming to facilitate ownership transition and growth through their investments. They focus on middle market companies with a strong track record and potential for growth. As a firm, they provide flexible private capital solutions, having raised over $550 million in committed capital to support their initiatives. Their investment criteria offer a range of possibilities tailored to the middle market's unique needs. Rock Island Capital engages in various types of investments, including expansion, management buyouts (MBO), leveraged buyouts (LBO), recapitalization, and ownership transition. They work with businesses in sectors such as Business Solutions, Hardware, Manufacturing, Web Security, Privacy, Logistics, and Distribution. With assets under management of $150 million, they target investment opportunities ranging from a minimum of $2 million to a maximum of $12 million. Their operational expertise, primarily in equity and mezzanine, is derived from the principals' and operating advisors' substantial experience in the industry, aggregating approximately 200 completed transactions. The team at Rock Island Capital includes individuals like Alfred M. Mattaliano, Michael E. Nugent, and Brian E. Bastedo, among others, who leverage their insights and experience to provide strategic solutions to business owners and entrepreneurs. With headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, they maintain a hands-on approach, partnering closely with their portfolio companies to drive success and value creation.