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.
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.