Lower-Middle Market Investment Fund

Capital and discipline for businesses built to last.

NIGMA Industries partners with founder-led companies at an inflection point, providing the resources and operating rigor to grow with intention.

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We back operators, not just balance sheets.

NIGMA Industries is a lower-middle market investment fund. We believe that with the right capital and the right partner at the table, well-run small businesses can scale without losing what made them work in the first place.

We invest alongside management teams, bringing operating discipline, governance, and patient capital — not a playbook borrowed from larger, less personal deals.

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$10M–$75MEnterprise Value Range
12Active Portfolio Companies
15+ YrsOperating Experience
3Core Industries
Our Approach

Three principles guide every investment.

Criteria

Disciplined Selection

We evaluate enterprise value, revenue durability, industry position, and management depth before any capital moves.

Investment Criteria
Model

Hands-On Operating Support

From deal sourcing through ongoing management, our process is built to professionalize, not just finance, a business.

Operating Model
Outcomes

Returns That Compound Locally

We measure success by financial return alongside jobs created and communities strengthened where our companies operate.

Our Impact

Latest News

June 2026

NIGMA Industries closes acquisition of a Midwest precision manufacturer

April 2026

Managing Partner named to regional business leadership council

January 2026

NIGMA Industries raises new fund focused on lower-middle market buyouts

November 2025

Portfolio company expands operations, adding 40 local jobs

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