Bertram Capital Makes Platform Investment in STARC Systems

Bertram Capital Makes Strategic Investment in STARC Systems

September 14, 2026

Building Products

Bertram Capital made a strategic investment in STARC Systems, a Maine-based manufacturer of reusable temporary construction wall systems. The investment is intended to support the company’s expansion, technology infrastructure, market reach, and customer experience; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bertram Capital Invests in MSE Supplies

September 25, 2024

Industrial Services

Bertram Capital has made an investment in MSE Supplies, a Tucson-based supplier of advanced materials, laboratory equipment, lab supplies and analytical services. Bertram plans to leverage its in-house technology team, Bertram Labs, to accelerate MSE's growth and digital capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

North Branch Capital Acquires STARC Systems

September 12, 2023

Manufacturing

North Branch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired a majority ownership stake in STARC Systems, a Brunswick, Maine-based manufacturer of reusable temporary modular wall containment solutions. The investment will fund product innovation and expansion into new end markets including data centers, airports and life science labs.

Bertram Capital Invests in NEFCO to Create Industrial Distribution Platform

August 10, 2022

Building Products

Bertram Capital has made an investment in Hartford, Connecticut-based NEFCO Holding Company LLC, a family-owned value-added distributor of specialty construction (SHARP) products. The capital will support NEFCO's growth and buy-and-build strategy — leveraging Bertram's operating resources (including Bertram Labs) to accelerate organic growth and acquisitions across the East Coast and Midwest.

Bertram Capital Acquires AFC Industries from Incline Equity Partners

April 20, 2021

Industrial Services

Bertram Capital announced the acquisition of Fairfield, Ohio-based AFC Industries, a distributor of fasteners and C-parts and provider of vendor-managed inventory and value-added kitting/assembly services. AFC was sold by Incline Equity Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Bertram said it will leverage its Bertram Labs technology and operational playbook to accelerate AFC's organic and acquisitive growth across its North American footprint.

Bertram Capital Acquires BearCom from LKCM Headwater Investments

July 10, 2018

Telecommunications

Bertram Capital partnered with BearCom's executive management team to acquire Garland, Texas-based BearCom from LKCM Headwater Investments. The private equity firm positioned the deal as a new platform investment to support a buy-and-build strategy, accelerate organic growth and enhance capabilities via Bertram Labs; BearCom operates dozens of branches across North America and serves thousands of commercial, industrial and government customers.