High Street Capital
VC Fund
Chicago, United States
High Street Capital is a VC fund in Chicago focused on Manufacturing and Information Technology. High Street Capital are business builders. They are dedicated to, and passionate about, finding differentiated companies and fundamentally improving them. They back this strategy with their own personal capital.Their approach starts with seeking opportunities to improve selected businesses within the lower middle market. It includes awillingness and ability to offer flexible and creative solutions to business owners looking for liquidity.Their process continues with due diligence focused on crafting tailored strategies to build winning businesses with strong growth prospects. They begin with an end in mind and exit when others wish to buy. Their strategy is anchored by valuation discipline and prudent use of leverage in their investments.HSC’s process is at the heart of their ability to build value consistently for their investors. It is a process that involves experience, expertise, relationships, creativity and the capacity for complexity. They work hard and demonstrate focus and commitment to their investments throughout their ownership.As a team they are results-oriented, creative, and tenacious problem-solvers. The right price is situational and depends more upon industry trends and the opportunities to improve the business model than the strength of the existing management team. There is no standard pricing model used. Their orientation is conservative and they mitigate downside risk in their investments.They are committed to excellence and honesty in their dealings. They operate with high ethical standards and respect. They are a trusted and known name in the lower middle market segment in the Central U.S. as they have consistently focused on this space. They offer equity, experience and ideas to businesses competing in the lower middle market.Their stewardship of limited partners’ capital, as well as their own capital, is founded on a simple philosophy: know what you own, avoid businesses and markets you do not understand and maintain an intense focus on business fundamentals. The success of their portfolio throughout the 2009 recession demonstrates their resolve to stick to their discipline in selecting investments and using prudent leverage.
- Total investments:
- 10
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 70%
Last updated:
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Industries High Street Capital invests in
Stages High Street Capital invests in
Countries High Street Capital invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Manufacturing 2 (20%)
- Information Technology 2 (20%)
- Sales 1 (10%)
- Video 1 (10%)
- Cannabis 1 (10%)
Stage
- Private Equity 5 (50%)
- Seed 1 (10%)
- Series A 1 (10%)
- Series D 1 (10%)
- Post-IPO Debt 1 (10%)
Country
- United States 7 (70%)
- China 1 (10%)
- Taiwan 1 (10%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Joseph R. Katcha
Founder and Principal
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Founder and Principal | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Kent C. Haeger
Co-Founding Partner
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Co-Founding Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Shane Hvizdzak
Co-Manager / Principal Trader
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Co-Manager / Principal Trader | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
AHI Supply
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AHI Supply is a manufacturing firm that supplies cast stone, structural steel, myriad stone, masonry and building materials. | Private Equity / Dec 18, 2024 | |
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AHI Supply
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AHI Supply is a manufacturing firm that supplies cast stone, structural steel, myriad stone, masonry and building materials. | Private Equity / Dec 18, 2024 | |
BellRock Brands
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BellRock Brands is a multi-state house of brands and intellectual property focused CPG company operating one of the industry broadest branded product portfolios. BellRock is anchored by two iconic cannabis brands, Mary’s Medicinals (a pioneer in the Health & Wellness segment since 2013) and Dixie (a market-leading cannabis-infused edibles brandsince 2010). BellRock also includes two growing California-based brands, Rebel Coast and Défoncé. BellRock’s CBD portfolio includes the brands Mary’s Nutritionals and Mary’s Tails. From adult-use confections and beverages to tinctures, transdermal patches and pet-focused balms, the BellRock family of brands is diverse and comprehensive. | $861.8K / Post-IPO Debt / Apr 11, 2023 | |
Nuovo Film
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Nuovo Film Inc is a nanotechnology company focuses on developing next-generation core materials for the renewable energy and display industries. It also manufactures and markets transparent conductive electrode materials and solutions for the renewable energy and display industries. Its products are used for touch screen, thin-film solar,functional film/conductive ink, LED lighting, flexible display (e-paper), and LCD display applications. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge technology and high-performance products to global companies to improve their value chains. The company is integrating its printed touch sensors based on proprietary Crystode film into Intel-architecture (IA) mobile and computing devices to bring value to both end-users and OEM customers. Nuova Film was founded in 2012 and is based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China and has an office in Palo Alto, CA, USA. | $1.9M / Series D / May 12, 2022 | |
OurSong
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OurSong is creating and fostering the next-generation digital communities platform that allows users to easily discover, create, and trade. | $7.5M / Seed / Apr 28, 2022 | |
BCDVideo
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It’s no longer enough to place your trust in a white box video surveillance solution. IP video surveillance systems are placed under increasingly strict video retention mandates, loaded with high-definition megapixel cameras, and relied upon to secure some of the most sensitive security environments. Every byte matters.BCDVideo’s focus onproactive response and personal service has allowed us to become the most trusted source for security integrators to find innovative, purpose-built IP video storage solutions. Our award-winning products cover video surveillance storage servers, access control servers, industrialized servers and switches, client viewing stations, networking, and professional on-site services.We proudly work with the world’s top security integrators implementing security solutions certified by the top Video Management Software (VMS) and digital camera manufacturers. This allows us to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions built with the future in mind. Our global footprint includes 60,000+ installed systems, spanning 57 countries and countless verticals. | Private Equity / Jun 25, 2021 | |
Commodity Blenders
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Commodity Blenders is an independent feed mill producing and delivering custom dairy, poultry and swine feeds directly to farm operations. | Private Equity / Mar 01, 2019 | |
Claims Recovery Financial Services, LLC
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Claims Recovery Financial Services offers services for post-default claims management. The company helps investors and servicers of FHA, VA, and other mortgages boost recovery and operational productivity by providing post-default mortgage insurance claims services, investor claims, as well as due diligence, loss analysis, and deadline oversight.They improve the total value received from a community investment by providing a varied mix of goods and services that may be used either alone or as part of a package. | Private Equity / Jan 27, 2015 | |
TLC Companies
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TLC Companies is a trusted transportation specific Professional Employer Organization (PEO) in the United States. | Private Equity / Apr 01, 2012 | |
SourceGate Systems
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SourceGate Systems, developers of a managed service which enables ISPs to create new advertising-based revenue streams. | $8.8M / Series A / Jun 19, 2000 |
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What does High Street Capital invest in?
High Street Capital invests primarily in Manufacturing, Information Technology and Sales startups, most often at Private Equity and Seed stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at High Street Capital?
The team at High Street Capital includes Joseph R. Katcha (Founder and Principal), Kent C. Haeger (Co-Founding Partner) and Shane Hvizdzak (Co-Manager / Principal Trader). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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