PROFILE OF PREFERRED INVESTMENTS

	Private companies headquartered in the Midwest
	Transactions involving management buy-outs, management buy-ins, ownership liquidity or generational transfers
	Transactions requiring equity investments between $1 million and $10 million
	Companies with a leading and defendable position, or the potential to secure a leading and defendable position, in their respective markets
	Companies in the niche manufacturing, distribution, logistics, media or health care industries