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LongWater Announces Final Closing of Inaugural SBIC Fund

LongWater, a private markets investment firm focused on the LMM, announced the final closing of its inaugural SBIC fund (the “Fund”). The Fund exceeded its target of $262.5MM inclusive of private capital commitments and leverage provided through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) program.

Jun 2026

Diversifying Away from Private Credit Noise Market Insight

With uncertainty continuing to swirl around upper middle market private credit, the LongWater team wanted to share this overview highlighting how the lower middle market provides meaningful structural advantages to investors.

Apr 2026

LongWater Private Equity Announces Acquisition of Americh

Jetta Corporation, a portfolio company of LongWater, an operationally-focused private equity firm located in Dallas, Texas, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Americh, a premier manufacturer of luxury bathtubs and shower bases, known for timeless design and European-influenced elegance.

Aug 2025

Completes First SBIC Fund Investment with Valley Lighting

LongWater is pleased to announce its investment in Valley Lighting, a provider of commercial lighting and shading solutions based in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The investment marks the first deployment of capital from LongWater’s inaugural SBIC (Small Business Investment Company) fund.

Jul 2025

LongWater Capital Solutions announces an investment in Valley Lighting

LongWater Capital Solutions announces a direct debt and minority equity investment in Valley Lighting.

May 2025

LongWater Partners with Industry Executives to Form Cypress Rail Solutions

LongWater today announced the formation of Cypress Rail Solutions (“Cypress”), a new railcar services company that it formed in partnership with longtime industry executives Randy Meyer and Brian Trammell.

Oct 2024

Launch of Capital Solutions Strategy

LongWater announces the launch of a new dedicated private credit and capital solutions strategy focused on the lower-middle market. To drive the strategy, LongWater has hired a team of eight seasoned and highly successful private investment professionals.

Oct 2023

LongWater Announces Investment In Midland Garage Door

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Midland Garage Door, a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential garage doors, through a strategic investment in the Company.

Jul 2023

LongWater Announces Acquisition of Interia, Studio E/L

LongWater Opportunities, a private equity firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Fargo, ND, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Interia Hospitality and Studio E/L, two leading art consultants, publishers, and manufacturers of customized art packages.

Aug 2022

LongWater Acquires Thermotec Glass

LongWater Opportunities, a private equity firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Fargo, ND, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Thermotec Glass, a leading fabricator of custom glass products in Central and South Texas.

Jul 2022

LongWater Announces Acquisition of Pistil Designs

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pistil Designs, a leading designer of premium headwear, bags, and related outdoor apparel and accessories. Founded in 2003, Pistil has grown to become a highly recognized brand name in the outdoor apparel space.

May 2022

LongWater Closes $100M Institutional Fund

LongWater Opportunities, a private equity firm based in Dallas, TX and Fargo, ND, announced the closing of its third fund, LWO Fund III, LP, an institutional fund. LongWater exceeded its $100 million target, receiving strong support from both new and existing investors.

Feb 2022

LongWater sells portfolio companies San Benito Shutter and Lewis Cabinet Specialties

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the sale of two of its portfolio companies, San Benito Shutter and Lewis Cabinet Specialties, to Monument Microcap Partners.

Nov 2021

LongWater Announces Acquisition of XCaliber Container

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the acquisition of XCaliber Container, a leading provider of shipping containers and custom-fabricated container structures across the greater Midwest.

Oct 2021

LongWater Announces First Close of LWO Fund III, LP

LongWater Opportunities announced the first closing of its third fund, LWO Fund III, LP, a $100 million fund. With $53 million committed in the first closing, LWO has received strong support from existing and new investors.

Jul 2021

LongWater Announces Acquisition of Soho Myriad

LongWater Opportunities, an operationally-focused private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Soho Myriad, a consultant, curator, and manufacturer of custom art packages, from Janie Stanfield, who co-founded the business in 1995.

Mar 2019

LongWater Announces Acquisition of Lewis Cabinet Specialties

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lewis Cabinet Specialties Group, LLC, a manufacturer of custom cabinets, from the Lewis family, who founded and have managed the business since its inception in 1990.

Oct 2018

LongWater Announces Acquisition of Kalisher

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kalisher from the founders. Kalisher is one of the world’s leading creators, curators, and manufacturers of art for the commercial hospitality industry.

Feb 2018

Why One CEO Put His Faith in Private Equity

When Jeff Forbus, the CEO and owner of Circuitronics, a 37-year-old electronic manufacturing services company, decided his business was ready for outside capital, he wasn’t sure that private equity was the right fit. But after meeting with two young investors, he put his uncertainty aside and decided to take a big leap.

Nov 2016

LongWater Closes Second Fund Oversubscribed

LongWater Opportunities announced today that it has closed on its second equity fund, LWO Fund II, LP, a vehicle focused on control investments in lower middle market U.S. based manufacturing companies. LongWater completed its fundraising process in just under nine months and was oversubscribed on its $50 million target.

Apr 2016

LongWater Announces Acquisition of San Benito Shutter Company

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the acquisition of San Benito Shutter Company in partnership with Bill and Michele Lee, who have led the business since its inception 26 years ago.

Apr 2016

LongWater Announces Acquisition of Standard Merchandising Co.

LongWater Opportunities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Standard Merchandising Co. (“SMC”) from Jeff and Lee Tarnoff, third-generation proprietors who have been leading the 93-year-old family business for the past 40 years.

Dec 2015

LongWater Announces Acquisition of M3 Glass Technologies

LongWater Opportunities, an operationally‐focused private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of M3 Glass Technologies in partnership with the Mammen family.

Nov 2015

LongWater is a Finalist for D CEO's 2015 M&A Awards

In the world of Dallas-Fort Worth mergers and acquisitions call 2014 the year of the energy deal. Some 26 M&A energy transactions involving at least one North Texas party and worth at least $120 million closed last year, according to a D CEO analysis of Thomson Reuters data.

Jun 2015

LongWater Sells Circuitronics; Successfully Closes First Fund

LongWater Opportunities has sold Circuitronics, Inc., which provides specialized circuit board assembly and related electronic manufacturing services, to Corridor Capital.

Jan 2015