Vincent Thao represented Tonka Bay Equity Partners as a panelist at the MBBI Cross Currents in Manufacturing M&A event last week. Vince shared his expertise on strategic funding alternatives along with other local investors in the lower middle market.
Tonka Bay Equity Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Minnetonka, MN 2,192 followers
Building Bigger, Better Businesses
About us
Tonka Bay Equity Partners is a leading lower middle market private equity firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 1998, Tonka Bay has raised more than $560 million of committed capital in four funds representing contributions from institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Our patient, creative and personalized approach has yielded superior investment returns. Beyond our financial knowledge, we bring relentless curiosity and a collaborative spirit to every partnership — and we pride ourselves on being easy to get along with. We work hard to earn the trust of those we have the privilege to serve. Fit the profile? We'd love to talk. OUR APPROACH: INDUSTRIES • Highly engineered manufacturing • Business services • Value-added distribution TRANSACTIONS • Buyouts • Shareholder liquidity events • Recapitalizations • Growth and acquisitions CRITERIA • EBITDA > $3.0 million
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Minnetonka, MN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1998
Locations
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Primary
301 Carlson Parkway
Suite 325
Minnetonka, MN 55305, US
Employees at Tonka Bay Equity Partners
Updates
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Shane Slominski shared insights on how to build trust and rapport during the pre-close process with Smart Business Dealmakers: "We really don't want to change what's been working. And so, a lot of the discussion is, we're not going to get in the way and screw it up. We're hoping to bring resources to bear that are going to help to accelerate a lot of the initiatives that you might not be tackling on your own.” #buildingbiggerbetterbusinesses #smallbusiness #privateequity #privateequityfunding #privateequityfirms
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Zachary Huston will participate in a #privateequity panel discussion at the True North Mergers & Acquisitions Summit in just two weeks, on Wednesday, September 4th! The event takes place at the JW Marriott in Bloomington, MN with a full day of break-out sessions, panels, speakers and networking! Register for this FREE event today at: https://lnkd.in/gdTnSfHx
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Vincent Thao will be representing Tonka Bay Equity Partners on September 12 at MBBI Minnesota's annual manufacturing event. Early Bird Pricing available until July 31! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gZZs3NcQ
MBBI MN is hosting our annual manufacturing-focused event which includes the latest on Strategic Funding Alternatives. Hear from Michael Healy, Ryan McKinney, Gary O'Brien, Caleb Schmidt and Vince Thao. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gZZs3NcQ #manufacturing #mezzaninelending #lowermiddlemarket #privateequity #investmentbanking
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Tonka Bay partner company Standard Locknut has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Doug Payne. Doug brings a wealth of experience and a visionary leadership style that aligns perfectly with Standard Locknut's mission and values. Doug is an accomplished manufacturing leader with experience across all areas including site leadership, 10+ years leading operations/engineering, and another 10 years leading commercial activities. Doug’s drive to build high performance cultures will be a key focus at Standard Locknut, taking the next step in execution and customer relationships. Doug has an impressive track record in Manufacturing, having served most recently as General Manager at Paragon Medical. His past includes Power Transmission experience with Rexnord Industries, where he served various roles over 11 years. His strategic insights and passion for innovation will undoubtedly drive Standard Locknut to new heights. Join us in welcoming Doug!
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RIPE FOR SUCCESS! Tonka Bay Equity Partners announces the sale of Orange Tree Employment Screening to Accurate Background. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Orange Tree is a technology-enabled provider of employee background screening services to the middle market. During Tonka Bay's ownership, Orange Tree built out a strong leadership team, expanded its service offering, and completed 3 add-on acquisitions. #buildingbiggerbetterbusinesses #smallbusiness #privateequity #privateequityfunding #privateequityfirms
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Stay ahead of the curve and join Shawn Cappello at the Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota (ACGMN) May Luncheon. Shawn will provide perspective on current trends in today's acquisition market. Secure your spot: Tuesday, May 21, 11:30am at the Minneapolis Club. #buildingbiggerbetterbusinesses #smallbusiness #privateequity #privateequityfunding #privateequityfirms
Join ACG Minnesota for our May Luncheon: Trends on the Buy-Side of M&A on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Minneapolis Club Discover the pulse of mergers and acquisitions from the buy-side perspective. Our panel discussion on "Trends on the Buy-side of M&A" offers insights and strategies designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of acquisitions. Join industry experts as they unveil the intricacies of buy-side dynamics, sharing invaluable lessons and trend analyses providing insight into successful acquisitions. Moderator: Daniel Stolfa, JD, LLM, CFP®, AIF®, Managing Director, Evercore Wealth Management, LLC Panelists: Nathan Annis, VP of Corporate Development, Hormel Foods Shailesh Bhat, VP Strategy & Corporate Development, RPM International Inc. Shawn Cappello, Director, Tonka Bay Equity Partners Frank Mortari, Consultant, Former VP of Corporate Development, Bio-Techne Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic realm of M&A. Secure your spot today and unlock the keys to strategic deal-making success! Click here to register: https://cvent.me/AYqlNb And as always to our Annual Sponsors: Diamond Sponsor: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Platinum Sponsors: Ballard Spahr LLP BDO Bridgewater Bank CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Evercore Wealth Management, LLC Highland Bank Oxbow Industries, LLC PNC Business Banking Wipfli Twin Cities Business Gold Sponsors: Bremer Bank Old National Bank RSM US LLP Stinson LLP Wintrust Financial Corporation Passkey Technology
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Steve Soderling looks forward to sharing real-world anecdotes and insights as a panelist at the upcoming Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota (ACGMN) Upper Midwest Capital Connection event, June 10-11 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Register today and let us know if you're coming to town! #buildingbiggerbetterbusinesses #smallbusiness #privateequity #privateequityfunding #privateequityfirms
We curated Special Panel Discussions to help you make the most of your time at ACG Minnesota’s Upper Midwest Capital Connection. In between your 1:1 meetings, make sure to catch some incredibly relevant and insightful sessions from industry experts. On Tuesday, June 11, experts take the stage to discuss current trends in the M&A and Private Equity industries. They will provide insights and anecdotes on deal volume, valuation, inflation, deal structuring, availability of leverage and more. Moderator: Sean Kearney, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Panelists: Eric Nicholson, Northborne Partners David Santoni, Audax Group Brian Schneider, Northstar Capital Steve Soderling, Tonka Bay Equity Partners Hannah Craven, Stone-Goff Partners If you haven’t secured your spot, get registered today: https://cvent.me/qL11OL Panel is sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. #MiddleMarket #Growth #Network #Networking #Deals #Dealmaking #Dealmakers #InvestmentBank #InvestmentBanking #Invest #PrivateEquity #PE #Advisors
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There's still time to watch Craig Bunker make a splash at the State of M&A 2024 Conference hosted by Cornerstone Business Services, Inc.. Event takes place this Thursday, April 25 in Green Bay, WI! 🦈🌊Craig will take the plunge as a panelist in the "Lower Middle Market Shark Tank" event at 3:00pm. What ideas will sink or swim? Hope to see you there!
The 2024 State of M&A Conference is just around the corner (April 25th 📆) and it’s gearing up to be our most action-packed one yet! You won’t want to miss our Keynote Speakers: Terry Fulwiler, Past-Owner of WS Packaging Group, will be with us unpacking growth through acquisition. Venkatesh Balasubramanian, economist and analyst at Goldman Sachs, will be filling attendees in on all the need-to-know updates in the M&A marketplace. Join us for these great keynote presentations, in addition to multiple breakout sessions, a lower middle market shark tank session 🦈 and plenty of networking over lunch and cocktail hour! 🍸 Save your spot! Register now. 👇 https://lnkd.in/g7DauEij
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Tonka Bay Equity Partners is pleased to announce its newest partner company, Image Audiovisuals, a leading audiovisual production services company. Tonka Bay has partnered with Image AV owners Dave Mueller and Diana Mueller to accelerate a national growth plan of the company. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Image AV offers a full suite of event production and equipment rental services for meeting planners and venue partners, including design, programming, and support services for live, virtual, and hybrid events. The company is actively seeking to expand their footprint in the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest. The Muellers, who founded the business in 1988, said, “We have fostered a strong employee culture focused on our customers, and expanded our service offerings through the years to meet their needs. We feel Tonka Bay is the right partner with the right culture and resources to help us continue growing the business and serving our customers.” Shawn Cappello, Director at Tonka Bay, stated, “We were actively searching for a partner in this industry to leverage our past special events experience, and Image AV rose to the top of the list. Image AV’s talented team and customer service focus shows through in their impressive roster of high-quality customers. We are excited to partner with Dave, Diana, and team to unlock the next stage of growth.”
Tonka Bay Invests in Image AV
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