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QUETICO CAPITAL PARTNERS

About 
Us

Get to Know Our Firm

Quetico Capital Partners is a lower-middle market private equity firm dedicated to fueling growth in differentiated micro-cap companies across and compelling industry segments. Our approach extends beyond capital investment; we are committed to preserving the legacy of each business we partner with, respecting its unique history and values. By fostering deep partnerships with all stakeholders and leveraging our expertise in operational excellence, we work collaboratively to unlock sustainable growth and long-term value. Our mission is to empower small enterprises while driving impactful transformation in the businesses we own and the partners we serve.

What We Look For

We build enduring legacies through deep partnership with businesses we acquire and the operators we empower

Acquisition Targets

We Partner with Best-In-Class Companies, Capable of Market Leadership

Large, Growing Industry with Compelling Tailwinds

High Quality, Recurring Revenue

Attractive, Stable Margins 

Scalable Business Model 

Recession Resistant

Differentiated Product or Service   ​

Operating Partners

We Recruit Entrepreneurial Leaders to Drive Value Creation and Build Legacy

Entrepreneurial Spirit 

Driven, Ambitious, and Motivated

High Integrity Approach to Partnership

Track Record of Personal and Professional Success

Collaborative Approach to Value Creation 

Commitment to Long-Term Vision

Our Team.

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Birk Mitau

Founding Partner

Birk is a trained consultant, investment banker, and private equity investor with an entrepreneurial bend, motivated by innovative solutions to challenging business questions. Prior to founding Quetico Capital Partners, Birk worked at Fidelity Investments, Piper Sandler, and Insignia Capital Group. Through these experiences, Birk has developed a deep skill set focused on operational excellence, rigorous analysis, and strategic foresight. Birk earned a B.A. with honors from Amherst College and an MBA from Kellogg Northwestern School of Management where he was a Zell Fellow. 

Portfolio Investments

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