MPE Partners, also known as Morgenthaler Private Equity, is a private equity firm that specializes in lower middle market leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and build-up investments. Founded in 2012 by Peter Taft, Karen Tuleta, and Joe Machado, the firm operates independently from its predecessor, Morgenthaler, and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts. MPE Partners focuses on partnering with entrepreneur- and family-owned businesses, as well as corporate divestitures, primarily within the high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services sectors. The firm’s investment criteria target companies with EBITDA between $8 million and $40 million, and it actively seeks add-on acquisitions globally to complement its platform investments. MPE Partners is committed to providing strategic, operational, and financial support to its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and resources to drive long-term shareholder value.