A permanent home for Upper Midwest businesses

Highgate Lane is a Minneapolis-based holding company looking to acquire and operate a great business in the Upper Midwest for the long-term.

What we look for

  • B2B services or niche manufacturing companies based in the Upper Midwest

  • $10–25 million in revenue with durable customer relationships

  • Long track record of profitability

  • Strong reputation and company culture

What makes us different

We know we’re not for everyone. We’re specifically built for owners who want a permanent home for what they’ve built.

  • Highgate Lane has no fund lifecycle and no requirement to sell. When we buy a business, we intend to own it for decades and make decisions with that intention in mind.

  • We are highly concentrated by design. We’re not managing a diversified portfolio of companies competing for our attention. We’re on the ground, in the business, every day.

  • Every owner’s situation is different. Some want a clean break; others want to stay involved for years. We have no standard template, and we’ll structure a deal and transition plan around what matters most to you.

  • You can’t cut your way to success. We’re looking to invest in your business and the people who make it great.

How it works

We keep things simple and move at your pace.

  • Week 1: A 30-minute call to get acquainted and see if there’s a fit.

  • Week 2: We meet in person and request some basic information.

  • Week 3: If there is mutual excitement to work together, we provide a term sheet.

  • Weeks 4 - 12: Review your business operations and finances and finalize documentation.

  • Close: We wire funds and get to work.